Art From the Arctic: Inuit Prints and Sculpture January 20, 2010

With its stark simplicity and strong form, the art of the Inuit people of Canada is sought by collectors all over the world. Acting as a record of the "old ways," Inuit sculptures and prints often depict Arctic animals or activities such as seal hunting and fishing which were once critical to survival. While ivory and stone carvings have been traded with Europeans for centuries, prints have been a major source of livelihood only since the mid-20th century, when the Inuit began resettling in government communities. This exhibition of 11 prints and 15 sculptures from the Gallery's collection is offered in conjunction with the opening of the new Traditions and Encounters gallery