Many art experts are of the view that Putov was a Master expressionist painter and as such, deserves more international recognition than he has yet garnered.  We couldn't agree more.  

Alexandre Sacha Putov (1940-2008) was born near Rostov in the Soviet Union, became an Israeli citizen and spent the most productive years of his artistic career in Paris, France.  Although his work varied greatly over his 30-year career he is generally recognized as an expressionist painter.  Some of his work is figurative but many works are highly abstracted and impressionist representations of his subjects.

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Written by Jock Langford

There are contemporary indigenous artists in Canada who have been creating some of the most exciting and important works of art to come out of Canada since the year 2000.  Many of this new cache of leading artists have appropriated Western art theory, concepts and techniques while incorporating their traditional spiritual and cultural values.  Their art makes statements on a vast array of political, historical and social issues.  Read more....

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The Bourgault family of St.-Jean Port-Joli in the Province of Quebec is central to Quebecois art history of the 1900's.  The three brothers – Médard, André and Jean-Julien are known as “les trois bérets".  They were, and continue to be, the catalysts for the wood carving industry in St.-Jean Port Joli.  Read more...

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Read on for a crash course on who the market considers to be our premier Canadian Heritage or Vintage Inuit Artists....

The market value of heritage Inuit art varies greatly.  The price of works by the same artist alone may vary by up to 50 times depending on various factors (merits of work of art, size, subject, materials, age, the popularity of the artist, etc.)....

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Beauty feeds the Soul. Not everyone, but there are some people … that just love art.   

For some, art just has decorative purposes. But others need art in their daily lives because their art returns their love in many ways.  Beauty feeds the soul is something I believe in, have for years and now I can finally share that with you. Beautiful colours in an abstract calm or arouse. Expressive faces evoke emotions. Landscapes trigger memories. Images and symbols raise spirituality. History and theory enlighten. Talent and imagination inspires. Art gives lots of love, not to everyone, but there are some.....

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