James Houston

James Houston

Deceased · Born: Jun 12, 1921 · Died: Apr 17, 2005

Personal Details

BornJun 12, 1921 Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Biography

James Archibald Houston was a Canadian creative force with a diverse range of skills and accomplishments, extending into the realms of visual art, design, children's literature, and film-making. His remarkable body of work had a profound impact on the recognition and appreciation of Inuit art, a previously underrepresented and often overlooked medium in the mainstream art world.

Career

2010