Showing posts with label George Hunter. Show all posts
Showing posts with label George Hunter. Show all posts

Friday, 20 November 2009

Big Show for 88-year old George Hunter






He took pictures used on Canadian $5, $10 and $50 and now at the age of 88-year old George Hunter has a new exhibition of photographs that he took over 60 years ago!
A Canadian photography pioneer, George Hunter captured the disappearing nomadic Inuit way of life for the National Film Board in a series entitled, Canadian Inuit 1946. Print images taken from Mr. Hunter’s original negatives add visual clarity and cultural context to this exhibition. Mr. Hunter’s images capture and reflect Canada and its peoples. Many of his iconic photographs are on permanent display in museums and galleries across Canada. Now 88, Mr. Hunter resides in Mississauga.
George Hunter attended the opening of his exhibition at the Kipling Gallery on November 19th in Woodbridge,Ontario.
CUTLINES: George Hunter is interviewed at the Kipling Gallery by Zoomer TV.
Bottom Photo. George Hunter and his partner stand behind a Abraham Rueben carving at the Kipling Gallery opening of the two artists' work.

Monday, 2 November 2009

NEW INUIT ART EXHIBITION IN GTA: Abraham Anghik Ruben and introducing George Hunter



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Kipling Gallery
Abraham Anghik Ruben and introducing George Hunter


An exhibition of stone and bone carvings by famed Inuit master sculptor Abraham Anghik Rubin. Accompanied by photo series, “Canadian Inuit, 1946” from veteran Canadian photographer George Hunter. Artists will be in attendance at launch Thursday, November 19th from 5:30 to 10:00 pm. November 6th through December 5th. Kipling Gallery, 7938 Kipling Avenue, Woodbridge, ON. 905-265-2160, www.kiplinggallery.com


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