Illustrated Journalism
Illustrated Journalism
The IJ Podcast: Jo Mora - Chronicler of the Hopi
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The IJ Podcast: Jo Mora - Chronicler of the Hopi

A discussion about an extraordinary artist with a curiosity for the American West

In this Illustrated Journalism episode Annie and Ira discuss Jo Mora, a versatile artist of the American West, who immersed himself in the culture of the Hopi and Navajo peoples of Arizona, documenting their traditions through art and photography. While he found commercial success with his illustrated maps and depictions of cowboy life, his detailed portrayals of Hopi culture are considered a significant ethnological record.

Hopi Indian Woman, Walpi, 1905, watercolor on paper © Jo Mora Collection

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Oraibi is a Hopi village in Navajo County, Arizona © Jo Mora Collection

  • Read more about Jo Mora here.

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