Indigenous Artists

Raven Travelling: Two Centuries of Haida Art 

Call Number: 709.71101 R253a
Publication Date: 2006

Documents an exhibition of Haida art celebrating Vancouver Art Gallery's 75th Anniversary. The exhibition brought together art works from collections in Canada, US and Europe. Rarely seen nineteenth century materials are given vital social and historical context by juxtaposition with contemporary photographs. The wide-ranging survey includes works by more recent masters such as Jim Hart and Robert Davidson.

Seekers and Travellers: Contemporary Art of the Pacific Northwest by Gary Wyatt

Call Number: 709.71101 W97s
Publication Date: 2012

Traditional, cross-cultural and contemporary art are all explored in this beautiful book which covers a range of media, from glass work to weaving, wood carving to metal jewelry and highlights 36 of the most acclaimed artists on both sides of the Canada-U.S. border.

Understanding Northwest Coast Art: A Guide to Crests, Beings, and Symbols by Cheryl Shearar

Call Number: 709.7110103 S53u
Publication Date: 1999

Identifies the various crests and figures appearing in Northwest Coast art and the associated myths as well as the different artistic styles that proliferate in this region.

Challenging Traditions: Contemporary First Nations Art of the Northwest Coast by Ian M. Thom

Call Number: 709.71101 T45c 
Publication Date: 2009

Looks at the work of 40 active artists from various First Nations including Haida, Coast Salish and Tlingit peoples who work in a variety of media and styles from wood carving to manga.

Indigenous Women and Feminism: Politics, Activism, Culture

Call Number: 305.4097 I39s
Publication Date: 2010

There are many questions at the heart of the essays featured in this collection. What is at stake in conceptualizing Indigenous feminism? How does feminism relate to Indigenous claims to land and sovereignty? What lessons can we learn from the past? How do Indigenous women engage ongoing violence and social and political marginalization?

Sonny Assu: A Selective History

Call Number: 709.71101 A85s
Publication Date: 2018

Through large-scale installation, sculpture, photography, printmaking, and painting, Sonny Assu merges the aesthetics of Indigenous iconography with a pop-art sensibility. This stunning retrospective spans over a decade of Assu's career, highlighting more than 120 full-color works, including several never-before-exhibited pieces.

Dana Claxton: Fringing the Cube

Call Number: 709.71101 C61a
Publication Date: 2018

Vancouver-based Dana Claxton, who is Hunkpapa Lakota (Sioux), has investigated notions of Indigenous identity, beauty, gender and the body, as well as broader social and political issues through a practice which encompasses photography, film, video and performance. Rooted in contemporary art strategies, her practice critiques the representations of Indigenous people that circulate in art.

Learning by Designing: Pacific Northwest Coast Native Indian Art by Jim Gilbert & Karen Clark

Call Number: 709.71101 C59Ld
Publication Date: 2001-10-01

This reference and instructional manual contains a detailed thoroughly analysed, well-supported comparisons of the four Pacific Northwest First Nations art styles. There are 800 clear, detailed illustrations accompanied by straightforward written description.

A Sense of Place: Art at Vancouver International Airport by Robin Laurence

Call Number: 709.71101 V22L 
Publication Date: 2015

A spectacular overview of one of the most highly acclaimed art collections on the West Coast, which greets travellers at YVR as they journey between land, sea, and sky. Vancouver International Airport, known for its modern design and expansive topography, offers an impressive visual display of award-winning art and architecture.

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