presented by the Print and Drawing Council of Canada in conjunction with The Edmonton Art Gallery, September 5 - October 19, 1980, The Edmonton Art Gallery
"Engravings, etchings and stonecuts from the West-Baffin Eskimo Co-operative in Cape Dorset and the Povungnituk Co-operative Society, Povungnituk, P.Q."
Text in English and French
Call Number
NE542 C32 E8
Location
Art Library is located in Curatorial Department - Please contact Curatorial Department for access
Pertains to the art and inspiration of Canadian artist, James Houston. Houston was an acclaimed designer, educator, filmmaker, children’s author and artist prior to his passing in 2005. He helped to encourage the recognition of Inuit art, as well as introduced printmaking to the Inuit community. The publication covers the journey to printmaking, and the ways he helped encourage a new form of creative expression in various Inuit communities.
Notes
English and French text on same pages in 2 columns.
Accession Number
3069 a
Call Number
06.1 H81e
Collection
Archives Library
URL Notes
URL provides more information on the Houston families collaborative efforts with Inuit Peoples.
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