Inuit Modern: The Samuel and Esther Sarick Collection (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781553657781)

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.

Author: Gerald McMaster
ISBN-10: 1553657780
ISBN-13: 9781553657781
Publisher: Douglas & McIntyre
Language: English
Published: 07/26/2011
Pages: 271
Format: Paperback
Weight: 3.40lbs
Size: 10.90h x 9.90w x 1.00d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 12/01/2011
Shelf Awareness 12/02/2011