Stories from the Print Study Centre

Society and Culture

Art in Focus: "Model for Canadian Indian Homes" by Frank Shebageget

For Anishnabeg artist Frank Shebageget, his personal experiences growing up in the small town of Upsala in Northwestern Ontario have been one of the driving inspirations behind his art.

June 11, 2024

Nadia Kurd, Curator of the University of Alberta Museums Art Collection

Society and Culture

Art in Focus: "Two Women Making Throat Music" by Lucassie Echalook

Katajjaq is practiced almost exclusively by Inuit women and is usually viewed as a game or entertaining pastime.

November 27, 2023

Joanne Gruenberg, Curator University of Alberta Museums Art Collection

Society and Culture

Art in Focus: Trip to Toodja by Pitseolak Ashoona

In "Trip to Toodja" (2008.1.29), the rich heritage of traditional Inuit culture is explored by artist Pitseolak Ashoona.

September 26, 2023

Joanne Gruenberg, Curator University of Alberta Museums Art Collection

Society and Culture

Art in Focus: “The Observer” by Charles Pachter

"The Observer" (2019.5.32), housed in the University of Alberta Museums Art Collection, is a lithograph that serves as a tool to unravel the profound connections between Pachter's early expressionist works and his later transition to pop art.

August 1, 2023

Craig Neaves - UAM Collections Assistant

Society and Culture

Art In Focus: Cherry Blossoms in Ueno Tōshōgō by Kasamatsu Shiro

In Cherry Blossoms in Ueno Tōshōgō (2001.6.8), a print from the University of Alberta Museums Art Collection, artist Kasamatsu Shiro (1898-1991) showers us with an abundance of springtime blossoms.

May 23, 2023

Joanne Gruenberg, Curator University of Alberta Museums Art Collection

Society and Culture

Art in Focus: Little Schwitters Suite (Simple) by J.C. (Carl) Heywood

Long inspired by his travels across the globe, Carl (J.C.) Heywood would incorporate snippets of what he saw and experienced into his prints by layering images of patterns, landscapes, and symbols.

March 28, 2023

Nadia Kurd, Curator, University of Alberta Museums Art Collection

Society and Culture

Art in Focus: To Liz Ingram “You are my Valentine” by Gordon W. Gilkey

This minimalist work of art in red and white is an ode to fellow artist and University of Alberta professor emeritus Liz Ingram.

February 14, 2023

Nadia Kurd, Curator, University of Alberta Museums Art Collection

Society and Culture

Art in Focus: “Gateway to the Interior” by Lyndal Osborne

A mentor to many students and artists beyond the university, Lyndal Osborne's work navigates the material nature of our world.

September 21, 2022

Nadia Kurd - Curator, University of Alberta Museums Art Collection

Society and Culture

Art in Focus: “Mother’s Day” by Takeshi Takano

During the fall of 2021, Japanese artist Takeshi Takano was a visiting artist in the Department of Art and Design at the University of Alberta where he shared his unique approach to printmaking.

August 24, 2022

Nadia Kurd - Curator, University of Alberta Museums Art Collection