Description

Inuit Art from the James Houston Collection presents the work of indigenous Canadian artists of the 1950s – 1970s, a transformative time in the development of Inuit artmaking traditions. Through dozens of prints, drawings and carvings, the exhibition celebrates the creative richness of these northern artists, acclaimed by major museums worldwide. Depicting traditional Inuit ways at a time of rapid cultural change, the artworks represented not only the main form of economic support for Inuit communities, but a flourishing of expression, both individual and communal. With biographical context and personal interviews, the exhibition highlights the artistry, resilience and cultural perspectives of the artists’ lives. Drawn from the collection of late Stonington resident James Houston, a life-long champion of Inuit art, the exhibition celebrates the skill, imagination and vital humanity of artworks that continue to captivate viewers around the world.