Inuit Modern: The Samuel and Esther Sarick Collection

Gerald McMaster
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A broad-ranging retrospective on the transformation of Inuit art in the twentieth century, Inuit Modern features more than 175 works by seventy-five Inuit artists from one of the world's most comprehensive privately held collections of Inuit art: the Samuel and Esther Sarick Collection.
In response to new thinking about the North, Inuit Modern
Five leading experts on Inuit art have contributed essays and Ingo Hessel, the co-curator, introduces each full-colour plate section, providing a lively and insightful context for the artwork.
The Inuit voice is a critical component of Inuit Modern, complementing the scholarly essays. In their interviews, artists Zacharias Kunuk and David Ruben Piqtoukun offer the perspective of Inuit in the twenty-first century. Poems by the beloved writer Alootook Ipellie and quotes from Inuit artists appear throughout the book.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Douglas & McIntyre
Published: 07/26/2011
ISBN: 9781553657781
Pages: 271
Weight: 3.40lbs
Size: 10.90h x 9.90w x 1.00d

Review Citations: Choice 12/01/2011
Shelf Awareness 12/02/2011