Discover the artistic treasures of our North

For over 60 years, the Canadian Museum of Civilization has been collecting and exhibiting outstanding works created by Inuit artists. We are one of the country’s foremost venues for the study of Inuit art, with a collection of more than 10,000 works produced in the second half of the 20^th century. You will find many fascinating masterworks now on display in the First Peoples Hall by Inuit artists such as:

Jamasie Pitseolak (Cape Dorset), ACC: Arctic Coast Chopper—Winterlude, 2006, stone, mixed media

• Pitseolak’s innovative sculptures draw on his childhood memories and contemporary media with characteristic wit.

Annie Pootoogook (Cape Dorset/Ottawa), Composition (Family Watching TV), 2003, pen and pencil, crayon

• Pootoogook has made a tremendous impact in the international art world with her frank depictions of contemporary life in her home community of Cape Dorset, Nunavut.

William Noah (Baker Lake), Kiviuq Chooses a Bride, 2007, stone-block and stencil print

• The ancient legend of Kiviuq tells the story of a wandering hero who encounters many spirits and strange creatures on his adventures.   

In partnership with the National Arts Centre  http://nac-cna.ca/en/northernscene/event/5670 

Photo: ©CMCC, IMG2007-12482-Dm