In MOA’s Drawers: Amiri (Robe)
You might be surprised to learn what this robe from Siberia is made out of.
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In Her Words: Meet the Artists of Marking the Infinite
In this second of three posts, learn more about the artists featured in the exhibition Marking the Infinite: Contemporary Women Artists from Aboriginal Australia as she reflects on her work: how she learned to paint, what subjects she has painted, and why.
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Making Her Mark: Bringing Australian Aboriginal Art to New Audiences
Arkeria Rose Armstrong is a Gamilaraay painter connecting traditional Aboriginal art with her own contemporary style. Jewellery featuring her work is now available at the MOA Shop.
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On the Artful Path: Be a Good Girl
Discover MOA’s extensive contemporary art collection displayed in the Multiversity Galleries, starting with Tania Willard’s woodblock print that depicts the gendered labour symptomatic of Canada’s colonial history.
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In Her Words: Meet the Artists of Marking the Infinite
Learn more about each of the artists featured in the exhibition Marking the Infinite: Contemporary Women Artists from Aboriginal Australia as she reflects on her work: how she learned to paint, what subjects she has painted, and why.
Please Touch Gently: Inshore Canoe
The best logs for large canoes have a fine grain, no twist, and few knots, and the tree that produced Bill Reid’s inshore canoe was no exception.
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Please Touch Gently: Shaking the Crown Bone
When asked to make a new work for MOA, Gitxsan artist Eric Robertson sought to create something that linked all of the coastal nations.
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From the Ground Up: The Digital Rebuilding of the National Museum of Brazil
Last month the National Museum of Brazil was destroyed by fire. Read about MOA’s connection to the institution, the devastating cultural loss and the digital rebuilding already underway.
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Please Touch Gently: Kentongan Wood Drums
We’re drumming up excitement for objects you can touch at MOA! A favourite among visitors of all ages, these 13 carved Indonesian drums produce a beautiful depth of tones.
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In MOA’s Drawers: Wall Hanging
Deer, turtles and bears, oh my! Painted on hide, this whimsical wall hanging was made by a boy who attended an Indian Residential School between 1932 and 1942.
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