About the Collection
The MCCA collection features over 1,500 artworks from the 1960s to today, showcasing diverse artistic expressions from across the circumpolar North: Inuit Nunangat / Canada, Kalaallit Nunaat / Greenland, Sápmi / Northern Europe, Siberia / Russia, Alaska / USA.
Materials
- Stone, ceramics, antler, muskox horn, whale bone, walrus tusk, and mammoth tusk
- Rare batiks, lithographs, drawings, paintings
- Wall hangings, clothing, baskets
- Digital media and installations
Themes
- Arctic ecosystems
- Indigenous communities and traditions
- Spirituality
- Hunting and subsistence practices
- Colonial history and its lasting influence
- Environmental changes and climate crisis
- Resilience and empowerment of circumpolar cultures
- Pasts, Presents and Futures in dialogue
The Power of Art
- Transcends cultural and linguistic barriers
- Creates emotional connections fostering understanding
- Acts as a cultural bridge, promoting unity
- Empowers diverse communities
- Sparks dialogue on contemporary challenges
- Inspires action and shared responsibility for the future