It’s not every day that you wake up to the front page of the Arts section of the Globe & Mail and come upon a three-page feature story on the resurgence of Inuit art. Clearly, we’re at a crossroads in the history of Inuit, with a new generation of artists, new approaches and subject matter that distinguishes it from the … Read More
Art Toronto – New Art. New Collectors. New Vibe.
The art community comes together. This year’s installment of Art Toronto had a very different vibe. If you attend the show year after year, as we all do, it’s such a whirl that the years tend to blur together. That’s partly because of the sheer work involved in installing and reinstalling the booth every day. One look at the … Read More
Quvianaqtuk Pudlat – An Emerging Talent
His story is almost as compelling as his art. Quvianaqtuk Pudlat – Quvi to his friends – has broken through with his drawings and prints. And Inuit art lovers have certainly taken notice. Quvi’s talent and craft are on display in his striking compositions and impeccable drawing skills. What’s equally remarkable for a new graphic artist is that he’s only … Read More
Art Toronto – 2018
Contemporary art or Inuit art? As Canada’s premier international contemporary and modern art fair, Art Toronto has become appointment viewing for art enthusiasts since its inception in the year 2000. With more than 100 exhibitors, the show offers up a diverse range of styles from galleries, cultural institutions and individual artists around the world. Most notably, this is the art … Read More
2018 Cape Dorset Annual Print Collection
The 59th iteration of this landmark release arrives this month. Take a trip back in time to the late 1950s and you’ll find a very different perspective. Prior to the 1950s, the primary avenue for artistic expression among the Inuit was found in its decorative carvings and appliquéd designs on clothing and bags. Experimentation with printmaking began in the late … Read More
Annie Pootoogook’s Legacy: Her Truth
Feheley’s own Elyse Jacobson had a homecoming of sorts while visiting the Liverpool Biennial. Elyse was retracing her own journey into Inuit art, originally inspired by Annie’s work. It is stunning to watch the rest of the world marvel at the raw expression of reality that’s at the root of all of Annie’s drawings – work that has been celebrated … Read More
Convergence North/South
An inspirational cross-cultural collaboration. Feheley Fine Arts was the host of its own North/South convergence on September 6th as the four artistic collaborators arrived from Ivujivik, Nunavik (Arctic Quebec) for the opening of this landmark exhibition. “This is the most unique collaboration I’ve ever seen.” – Pat Feheley The power of the exhibition comes not just from the bold, graphical … Read More