Cape Dorset

Blodgett, Jean; Houston, James; Houston, Alma; Eber, Dorothy; Pootoogook, Kananginak. Cape Dorset. Winnipeg, Man.: The Winnipeg Art Gallery, 1979.

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Abstract (English)

The Houstons describe their experiences at Cape Dorset in 1951; Eber relates events from the history of Cape Dorset; Ryan documents the history of the West Baffin Co-operative; Inuit artist Pootoogook describes the situation of the carver; and Blodgett discusses characteristics particular to Cape Dorset sculpture. Brief biographical notes on 40 artists. 40 bibl. ref.

Types: Catalogues > Exhibition catalogues
All Contributors: Blodgett, Jean (Curator); Blodgett, Jean (Author); Houston, James (Author); Houston, Alma (Author); Eber, Dorothy (Author); Pootoogook, Kananginak (Artist); Pootoogook, Kananginak (Author)
Dossier: 354 - WINNIPEG ART GALLERY (Winnipeg)
Collation: 114 p. : 117 ill. (1 col.) ; 21 x 14 cm
ISBN: 0889150788
Language of Publication: English
Publishers: Winnipeg, Man.: The Winnipeg Art Gallery
Artists: Adla, Kalai; Akesuk, Lachaulassie; Alariaq, Adamie; Ashoona, Kiugak; Ashoona, Koomoratuk; Ashoona, Ottochie; Ashoona, Qaqaq; Etidlui; Etungat, Abraham; Joanassie, Egeyuk; Kingwatsiak, Iola; Kingwatsiak, Mikigak; Mangitak, Kellypalik; Mannumi, Davidee; Niviaksiak; OSUITOK, IPEELEE (OSHOOWEETOK "B"); Parr, Nuna; Pee, Aoudla; Petaulassie, Aggeak; Petaulassie, Etidlui; Petaulassie, Qatsiya; Peter, Eyeesiak; Pitseolak, Peter; Pootoogook, Egevadluq; Pootoogook, Kananginak; Pootoogook, Napatchie; Pootoogook, Tukakikalook; Pudlat, Ningeosak; Pudlat, Padluq; Qinnuayuak, Tikituq; Ragee, Kuppapik; Saggiak; Sagiak, Kumukulu; Saila, Pauta; Shaa, Aqjangajuk; Simeonie, Simigak; Teevee, Jamasie; Toonoo; Tudlik; Tunnillie, Qavaroak
Critics / Curators / Historians: Blodgett, Jean
Art Organizations: Exhibition Centres > Canada > Manitoba > Winnipeg Art Gallery (Winnipeg)
Event Statement: Published on the occasion of the fourth of a "series of shows giving a historical survey of contemporary Eskimo art from the late 1940's to the mid-70's." - Exhibition dates: 12 Jan. - 2 Mar. 1980, Winnipeg Art Gallery.
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Date Deposited: 21 Sep 1993
Last Modified: 25 Oct 2012 13:39
URI: http://e-artexte.ca/id/eprint/5445
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