Avataq Cultural Institute
360-4150 Ste-Catherine O.
Westmount, Montreal, QC H3Z2Y5
Canada
Westmount, Montreal, QC H3Z2Y5
Canada
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Museums page for James Archibald Houston ((1921 - 2005)), known for Inuit culture drawing, glass design, printmaking. Showing 4 museum collections and exhibitions.
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1921 Toronto, Canada - 2005 New London, Connecticut. Known for: Inuit culture drawing, glass design, printmaking.
James Houston is credited as the person who brought Inuit artwork, particularly their ancient art of stone carving, to the attention of collectors and museums, and it was Houston who introduced Inuit... Read full biography
James Houston is credited as the person who brought Inuit artwork, particularly their ancient art of stone carving, to the attention of collectors and museums, and it was Houston who introduced Inuit to the art of printmaking. Because of his efforts, the Inuits had prosperity and the outside world... Read full biography
James Houston is credited as the person who brought Inuit artwork, particularly their ancient art of stone carving, to the attention of collectors and museums, and it was Houston who introduced Inuit to the art of printmaking. Because of his efforts, the Inuits had prosperity and the outside world had new forms of art. He was also an author, film maker, designer, painter, and for 40 years, a designer for Steuben Glass for whom he created more than 120 pieces. Born in Toronto, Canada, Houston... Read full biography
James Houston is credited as the person who brought Inuit artwork, particularly their ancient art of stone carving, to the attention of collectors and museums, and it was Houston who introduced Inuit to the art of printmaking. Because of his efforts, the Inuits had prosperity and the outside world had new forms of art. He was also an author, film maker, designer, painter, and for 40 years, a designer for Steuben Glass for whom he created more than 120 pieces. Born in Toronto, Canada, Houston studied art at age 11 with Arthur Lismer and later at the Ontario College of Art. After World War II, he studied life drawing in Paris at the Academie de la Grande Chaumiere and engraving at Atelier 17 with William Hayter. In 1958-59, he studied... Read full biography
James Houston is credited as the person who brought Inuit artwork, particularly their ancient art of stone carving, to the attention of collectors and museums, and it was Houston who introduced Inuit to the art of printmaking. Because of his efforts, the Inuits had prosperity and the outside world had new forms of art. He was also an author, film maker, designer, painter, and for 40 years, a designer for Steuben Glass for whom he created more than 120 pieces. Born in Toronto, Canada, Houston studied art at age 11 with Arthur Lismer and later at the Ontario College of Art. After World War II, he studied life drawing in Paris at the Academie de la Grande Chaumiere and engraving at Atelier 17 with William Hayter. In 1958-59, he studied printmaking with Unichi Hiratsuka in Tokyo. He spent five years with the Toronto Scottish Regiment (Canadian Active Service Medal '40-'45), an... Read full biography
James Archibald Houston - Artist Info
About James Archibald Houston: Museums & Collections
Museums & Collections (4)
All MuseumsDennos Museum Center, Northwestern Michigan College
1701 East Front Street
Traverse City, MI 49686Glenbow Museum
130 9th Avenue S.E., Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Calgary, AB T2G 0P3
CanadaSouthern Alleghenies Museum of Art (SAMA)
Altoona Facility (Brett Building)
1210 11th Ave
Altoona, PA 16601