TUNIQTAVINIIT (ARTIFACTS) 10/50 11.00 1 1/2” deep gallery board

1 1/2” deep gallery board

the human form

based in Kelowna

making them highly sought-after by collectors who value craftsmanship and unique pieces that celebrate our environment

Inuit printmaking quickly became a vital form of cultural expression

TUNIQTAVINIIT (ARTIFACTS) 10/50 11.00 1 1/2” deep gallery boardInuit graphics, including drawings and prints, represent a relatively recent but highly significant development in Arctic Indigenous art. Emerging in the mid 20th century with the establishment of the first print studio in Kinngait (Cape Dorset) in 1957, Inuit printmaking quickly became a vital form of cultural expression. Since then, annual print collections have showcased the creativity of Inuit artists, supported by galleries such as Canada House