{"title":"Drawings","description":"\u003cp\u003eDo you love drawings as much as we do?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/click-618378.icptrack.com\/icp\/relay.php?r=74677704\u0026amp;msgid=2204003\u0026amp;act=JDCP\u0026amp;c=618378\u0026amp;pid=6903744\u0026amp;destination=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.caviar20.com%2F\u0026amp;cf=13362\u0026amp;v=02df27809e3bd627a4dcd0e177f674fdb1038108974fe693461e83ee588ff453\"\u003eCaviar20\u003c\/a\u003e specializes in works on paper from the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere, we offer you a curated selection of some of the finest and most compelling artworks currently available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/click-618378.icptrack.com\/icp\/relay.php?r=74677704\u0026amp;msgid=2204003\u0026amp;act=JDCP\u0026amp;c=618378\u0026amp;pid=6903744\u0026amp;destination=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.caviar20.com%2Fcollections%2Fharold-town%2Fproducts%2Fharold-town-vale-variations-193-ink-drawing-1977\u0026amp;cf=13362\u0026amp;v=d2981b1d801a00429d3ec47d66f649bebd1c5bc999104dbbd47708a35056d91f\"\u003eHarold Town\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/click-618378.icptrack.com\/icp\/relay.php?r=74677704\u0026amp;msgid=2204003\u0026amp;act=JDCP\u0026amp;c=618378\u0026amp;pid=6903744\u0026amp;destination=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.caviar20.com%2Fproducts%2Fannie-pootoogook-blue-room-2003%3F_pos%3D1%26_sid%3D6ce19c6ad%26_ss%3Dr\u0026amp;cf=13362\u0026amp;v=98db5f85f8edc148c7c7583b365bb12d26625d8cb0faafaeef04e9c18496dc75\"\u003eAnnie Pootoogook\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/click-618378.icptrack.com\/icp\/relay.php?r=74677704\u0026amp;msgid=2204003\u0026amp;act=JDCP\u0026amp;c=618378\u0026amp;pid=6903744\u0026amp;destination=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.caviar20.com%2Fproducts%2Fjoyce-wieland-untitled-red-bulge-drawing-1961%3F_pos%3D1%26_sid%3D26d0da0a6%26_ss%3Dr\u0026amp;cf=13362\u0026amp;v=6b4a492ecd6e689737abf1a3641093ca1ba668751510f2afc2e4fa548c9d7f99\"\u003eJoyce Wieland\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/click-618378.icptrack.com\/icp\/relay.php?r=74677704\u0026amp;msgid=2204003\u0026amp;act=JDCP\u0026amp;c=618378\u0026amp;pid=6903744\u0026amp;destination=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.caviar20.com%2Fcollections%2Fandy-warhol%2Fproducts%2Fandy-warhol-matthew-xl-drawing-c-1955\u0026amp;cf=13362\u0026amp;v=ab67ff5f9ed33119885c9bf76a7cd6539384936ab9e1c8ef5fac183277b2efcc\"\u003eAndy Warhol\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/click-618378.icptrack.com\/icp\/relay.php?r=74677704\u0026amp;msgid=2204003\u0026amp;act=JDCP\u0026amp;c=618378\u0026amp;pid=6903744\u0026amp;destination=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.caviar20.com%2Fcollections%2Fdorothy-dehner\u0026amp;cf=13362\u0026amp;v=7744d7cef9370f16925d1efb3d5c768fe429faabad1232dafd4ce92596644b05\"\u003eDorothy Dehner\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/click-618378.icptrack.com\/icp\/relay.php?r=74677704\u0026amp;msgid=2204003\u0026amp;act=JDCP\u0026amp;c=618378\u0026amp;pid=6903744\u0026amp;destination=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.caviar20.com%2Fcollections%2Fgeneral-idea\u0026amp;cf=13362\u0026amp;v=7d31d8bda4995c1762c40ab3d06342a3936b71513fbfaaee76e333f98218dcb8\"\u003eGeneral Idea\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/click-618378.icptrack.com\/icp\/relay.php?r=74677704\u0026amp;msgid=2204003\u0026amp;act=JDCP\u0026amp;c=618378\u0026amp;pid=6903744\u0026amp;destination=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.caviar20.com%2Fcollections%2Fjim-dine\u0026amp;cf=13362\u0026amp;v=f54e87a108db637cd702902d2f11aea204ae88e9a2300c85d4577e0471507234\"\u003eJim Dine\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/click-618378.icptrack.com\/icp\/relay.php?r=74677704\u0026amp;msgid=2204003\u0026amp;act=JDCP\u0026amp;c=618378\u0026amp;pid=6903744\u0026amp;destination=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.caviar20.com%2Fproducts%2Fjean-dubuffet-situation-xxviii-collage-1978%3F_pos%3D1%26_sid%3Dd640d3933%26_ss%3Dr\u0026amp;cf=13362\u0026amp;v=28c52e0bc9c9f7eccf3e1027765a0bf3a846187b220d6f2655e82b497fac2781\"\u003eJean Dubuffet\u003c\/a\u003e and more!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"general-idea-east-wall-mixed-media-1983","title":"GENERAL IDEA \"EAST WALL\" DRAWING, 1983","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn 1967, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/general-idea\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/general-idea\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGeneral Idea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e was founded in Toronto by AA Bronson (b. 1946), Felix Partz (1945-1994), and Jorge Zontal (1944-1994). Over 25 years, they made a significant contribution to postmodern and conceptual art in Canada and beyond.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe group was both prolific and multi-disciplinary long before it became de rigueur. They worked across various media including photography, sculpture, painting, mail art, video, installations, multiples, and performance.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn the early 1980s, General Idea was commissioned by the Toronto Stock Exchange to create a mural.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\"East Wall of the Main Floor Stairwell\" is one of the final preparatory drawings for the installation. The work features General Idea's hand-written inscriptions which detail the anticipated location for the mural's components. The mural merges two very distinct concepts; the notion of a \"bull\" and \"bear\" market, relating to the stock exchange, and the constellations of Ursa Major (Great Bear) and Taurus (Bull) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe mural's existence has attained an almost mythic status among General Idea fans in Toronto. When the stock exchange closed its trading floor, the building was renovated and the mural vanished. Today the mural's fate remains shrouded in mystery, with speculations on whether it was destroyed or was lost in storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eQuestions about this piece? Contact us or call +1.416.704.1720.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eVisit our Toronto gallery on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThursdays or by appointment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\"East Wall of the Main Floor Stairwell\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCanada, 1983\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePencil, gouache, and gold leaves on paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSigned, titled, and dated by the artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e31\"W 22.75\"H (work)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e35.5\"W 27.5\"H (framed)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFramed with museum glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"General Idea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44000436584684,"sku":"10-23","price":6500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Caviar20_GeneralIdea-East-Wall-of-the-Main-Floor-Stairwell_large_b83f73fc-8202-4d73-9f2b-c67891fa50d4.jpg?v=1754516481"},{"product_id":"tony-scherman-head-encaustic-on-paper-1996","title":"TONY SCHERMAN \"HEAD\" ENCAUSTIC ON PAPER, 1996","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Tony Scherman Caviar20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/tony-scherman\"\u003eTony Scherman\u003c\/a\u003e (1950 - 2023) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists. He is renowned internationally for his work, typically executed in encaustic, a mix of wax and oil (one of the most difficult mediums to work in).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScherman frequently alludes to the grandeur of past centuries, both in his subject matter and his technique of painting with encaustic. The artist continues a tradition of working with this material, a practice advanced through art history by diverse canonical artists such as Pieter Claesz, Caravaggio, and Cézanne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThroughout his illustrious and dynamic career, Scherman created striking portraits portraying heroes from history and culture. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Head\" serves as an evocative and pared-back example of Scherman's signature aesthetic and subject matter. It is a striking work for it's ambiguity; is this character in torment or ecstasy? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRendered in rich shades of umber and sienna, Scherman depicts the profile of his subject through a series of expressive, layered brushstrokes. The vigorous brushwork muse with their head emphatically thrown back, evoking an ambiguous sense of impassioned dynamism. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScherman’s work can be found in nearly every public collection in Canada, as well as many international museums including LACMA (Los Angeles) and Centre Pompidou (Paris).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"tel:4167041720\"\u003e+1.416.704.1720\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisit our Toronto gallery on \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact information for Caviar20, Toronto fine art gallery\"\u003eThursdays or by appointment\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUntitled (\"Head\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanada, 1996\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEncaustic on paper \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned and dated by the artist, bottom right\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e22.25”H 29.75\"W (work) \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e29.5\"H 36\"W (framed) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinor wear to frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tony Scherman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45288575533292,"sku":"06-24","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Caviar20_Tony-Sherman-Head-1996W_icon_07d51117-86b1-4c5e-8e04-61651e2149aa.jpg?v=1717971713"},{"product_id":"annie-pootoogook-blue-room-2003","title":"ANNIE POOTOOGOOK \"BLUE ROOM\" DRAWING, 2003","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/annie-pootoogook\"\u003eAnnie Pootoogook\u003c\/a\u003e (1969–2016) was an Inuit artist renowned for her drawings depicting contemporary Inuit life in Northern Canada. A pioneering visual storyteller, her work marked an important shift in national consciousness towards contemporary Inuit art and life. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 15\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer distinctive drawings portrayed her experiences of domestic life, gender roles and hardships living in Kinngait (formerly Cape Dorset), as well as the impact of consumerism and technology in her community, offering an unfiltered glimpse into a world rarely depicted in contemporary art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA third generation female artist – \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eher grandmother Pitseolak Ashoona\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eand mother Napachie \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePootoogook both being prolific and highly respected artists – she worked in the Inuit tradition of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003esulijuk\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(translated as “true”), which emphasizes honest or lived depictions rather than trends or the avant-garde. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 15\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditionally, indigenous art portrayed nomadic ways of life, with hunting and fishing as common motifs. Pootoogook transcended cultural expectations by presenting a more personal expression, rooted in the shifting cultural identity and social forces surrounding her. In this drawing, a man is seated at the kitchen table enjoying a snack. Intimate details including contemporary housewares and modern day junk food illustrate the increasing consumerism infiltrating the Kinngait communities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout her career, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePootoogook was the recipient of numerous awards and honors. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2006, she became the first Inuit artist to win the Sobey Art Award, and in the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003efollowing year her work was shown at the Montreal Biennale and \u003cem\u003edocumenta 12\u003c\/em\u003e in Kassel, Germany. \u003c\/span\u003eHer works are highly sought after by collectors and are in the permanent collections of the National Gallery and the Art Gallery of Ontario. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or call +1.416.704.1720\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eVisit our Toronto gallery on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThursdays or by appointment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUntitled \"Blue Room\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanada, circa 2002-2003\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColored pencil and ink on paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned in syllabics and stamped with the Dorset Fine Arts blindstamp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20\"H 26\"W (work)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e27.75\"H 33.25\"W (Framed with museum glass)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiterature: Nancy Campbell, Annie Pootoogook: Cutting Ice, 2017, pg. 80 and 84\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gmail_default\"\u003eNote:  The embossed logo in the right corner is the Dorset Fine Arts \/ West Baffin Eskimo Co-operative (WBEC) chop. 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Attracted to the magnificent physicality and texture of the medium, she went on to create hundreds of drawings before the end of the decade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis untitled work exemplifies Sullivan's exceptional command of pastels, showcasing her dynamic, rapid line work and the intensity of her colors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe composition is divided into vertical cobalt planes that pulse with frenetic, back-and-forth strokes, evoking a sense of movement and energy. A crimson crack cuts through the center of the work, introducing a striking contrast and palpable tension that ripples through the sheet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2023, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts hosted, \"I Let Rhythms Flow,\" a major exhibition celebrating Sullivan's 100th birthday. Today, her work is featured in museums across Canada including the Art Gallery of Ontario, the National Gallery of Canada (Ottawa), and the Museum of Contemporary Art (Montreal).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions about this piece? Contact us or call;+1.416.704.1720.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisit our Toronto gallery on Thursdays or by appointment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Untitled\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanada, circa 2000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePastel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSigned by artist, lower left\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e51.5\"H 45.75\"W (work)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e54.25\"H 47.25\"W (framed)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: the price is $18,500 CAD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Françoise Sullivan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45794244002028,"sku":"10-24","price":18500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Francoise-Sullivan-Untitled-Pastel_fulledge.jpg?v=1729022129"},{"product_id":"harold-town-vale-variations-193-ink-drawing-1977","title":"HAROLD TOWN \"VALE VARIATIONS #193\" INK DRAWING, 1977","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/harold-town\" title=\"Harold Town Caviar20\"\u003eHarold Town\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(1924-1990) is renowned across Canada for his eclectic and dynamic body of work. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIn the 1950s, Town established his reputation with a series of abstract monotypes (called\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Harold Town Single Autographic Prints\" href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/collections\/all\/products\/harold-town-before-harvest-single-autographic-print\"\u003e\"Single Autographic Prints\"\u003c\/a\u003e). He would exhibit these works at the Venice Biennale to great fanfare in Europe and at home. By the 1960s, he was considered the most famous artist in Canada. One of the most remarkable characteristics of his career is his alternating between working in figuration and abstraction. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFrom 1972 through 1977, Town created his \"Vale Variations\" series, a body of work that drew inspiration from a single pen and ink drawing by his friend, Florence Vale. These drawings typically have three key representational elements; nude silhouettes (often evocative of Matisse), angels, and a mountain. While the color and details varied, there was consistently a playful exploration of form and line work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Vale Variations #193\" is a paradigm from this body of work, completed in the last leg of the series. Rendered in dramatic washes of India ink, this drawing reimagines Vale's original work, \"\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artory.com\/artists\/florence-gertrude-vale-1909\/pyramid-of-roses-WH5K7Z3H\/\" title=\"Florence Gertrude Vale Pyramid of Roses\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePyramid of Roses\u003c\/a\u003e,\" infusing it with a remarkable dynamism. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this iteration, stylized figures emerge as negative space, their forms stretched, elongated, and exaggerated through the surrounding black ink. Town introduced this bold and silhouetted style in the late 1970s, \u003ca title='Harold Town \"Toy Horse\" (Friesian) Canada, 1979' href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/products\/harold-town-blue-toy-friesian?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=64f5daa36\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eanother example here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBound by the subject matter, \"Vale Variations\" offered the artist an avenue to challenge his expansive imagination and unwavering commitment to his artistic evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eToday, Town's work is represented in prestigious collections across North America including the Art Gallery of Ontario, the Museum of Modern Art (New York), and the Guggenheim (New York).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or call +1.416.704.1720\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eVisit our Toronto gallery on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThursdays or by appointment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\"Vale Variations #193\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePen and ink on paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanada, 1977\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned and dated by the artist, lower left\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e28\"H 22.5\"W (visible)    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e35\"H 28.75\"W (framed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: The Estate of Harold Town\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harold Town","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46138374848748,"sku":"01-25","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Harold-Town-Vale-Variation-_193-August-1977_thumbnail.jpg?v=1740159764"},{"product_id":"dorothy-dehner-three-figures-ink-and-watercolor-1953","title":"DOROTHY DEHNER “THREE FIGURES” INK AND WATERCOLOR, 1953","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Dorothy Dehner work on paper Caviar20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/dorothy-dehner\"\u003eDorothy Dehner\u003c\/a\u003e (1901–1994) was an influential American multidisciplinary artist who worked with drawing, painting, printmaking, and most notably sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDehner's legacy has been overshadowed for many years by her ex-husband, the acclaimed sculptor David Smith. Stifled by their tumultuous relationship, Dehner only fully committed to her practice after divorcing him in 1951. This break was highly fruitful for her artistic output and reputation in the following years.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the divorce, Dehner refined her artistic voice and expanded her practice to include printmaking and sculpture. Her new-found independence and renewed ambition led to a pivotal relationship with the esteemed printmaking studio \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Atelier_17\" title=\"Atelier 17\"\u003eAtelier 17\u003c\/a\u003e. Working there she formed a close and enduring friendship with \u003ca title=\"Louise Nevelson sculpture\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/louise-nevelson\/louise-nevelson\"\u003eLouise Nevelson\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn recent years Dehner has been re-embraced and repositioned in the American art canon. Her work is best understood and appreciated in the context of not only David Smith but other artists dedicated to sculpture including Lee Bontecou, Louise Bourgeois, and of course Louise Nevelson. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis energetic and hypnotic work on paper is evocative of Denher's approach that is both structured and spontaneous. Lithe, fluid strokes of ink loop vertically across the center of the composition, giving way to bold, fiercely executed linear elements. The drawing itself seems to revel in a sense of fluid dynamism that is in contrast with the artist's architectural arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile it is notably looser than some of the drawings we expect from this era, we find the artist creating forms that are a harbinger of the muscular sculpture she would create in the following decade. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wright20.com\/auctions\/2007\/05\/important-20th-century-design-session-2\/506\" title=\"Dorothy Dehner at Wright in Chicago\"\u003eClick here to see an example of a bronze sculpture from 1966 sold at Wright auction house.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere, Dehner is leaning into the gestural and subconscious actions that defined abstract expressionism. It is an excellent example of her work from the 1950's.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom 1948 until her passing in 1994, Dehner had over 50 solo exhibitions and completed numerous public commissions for prestigious organizations such as New York Medical College, Rockefeller Center, and the American Telephone and Telegraph Corporation. \u003cspan class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gmail_default\"\u003eT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eo learn more about Dorothy Dehner's works on paper, we recommend exploring the online holdings of her work at the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nga.gov\/collection\/artist-info.15238.html?artobj_artistId=15238\u0026amp;pageSize=30\u0026amp;pageNumber=1\" title=\"Dorothy Dehner at the National Gallery of Art\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.nga.gov\/collection\/artist-info.15238.html?artobj_artistId%3D15238%26pageSize%3D30%26pageNumber%3D1\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1739039710307000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw006OiqxsvO1T-l78BYQ-EO\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNational Gallery of Art (Washington D.C.)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.moma.org\/artists\/1467#works\" title=\"Dorothy Dehner at the MoMA\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.moma.org\/artists\/1467%23works\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1739039710307000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw2SUOUzthjwWPiWtqqu0OO8\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMoMA (NYC)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or call +1.416.704.1720\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eVisit our Toronto gallery on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThursdays or by appointment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Untitled (Three Figures)” \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSA, 1953\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInk and watercolor on paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned and dated lower left\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e21\"H 16\"W (work)  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e32\"H 26.25\"W (framed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed with museum glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorothy Dehner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46264438882540,"sku":"08-25","price":7500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Caviar20_Dorothy-Dehner-Untitled-_Three-Figures_-1953_Thumbnail.jpg?v=1741955629"},{"product_id":"jim-dine-foot-watercolour-1978","title":"JIM DINE \"FOOT\" WATERCOLOR, 1978","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/jim-dine\" title=\"Jim Dine works on paper Caviar20\"\u003eJim Dine\u003c\/a\u003e (b. 1935) was one of the key artists that shaped American Pop art in the 1960s. Like Jasper Johns and Andy Warhol, Dine appropriated quintessential American images  in his work, experimenting with modes of reproduction and representation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDine's work was included in many pivotal early and established Pop Art exhibitions, including \"\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artforum.com\/features\/the-new-paintings-of-common-objects-212213\/\"\u003eNew Paintings of Common Objects\u003c\/a\u003e\" at the Pasadena Art Museum (now the Norton Simon Museum), a show curated by Walter Hopps that would later be cited as the first institutional survey of American Pop Art. However, during its heyday, Dine remained on the periphery of the Pop Art movement. Instead, he spent most of his energy pioneering the Neo-Dada “Happenings” movement alongside Claes Oldenburg and John Cage. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eJim Dine is an exacting observer. He is enthralled not only by how something looks, but also by how it exists, functions, and interacts with itself and the world around it. In this work, Dine offers viewers a soft, emphatic foot, depicted with care and precision. Using a pencil and watercolour, he applies, erases, smudges, scrapes, and wipes his markmaking, these after-effects and alterations just as much weight as the original applications. This active observing offers viewers dimensionality and candidness, and is a result of Dine's dedication to production. As a whole, his work ascribes warmth and curiosity to everyday objects--or in this case, appendages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOver the succeeding decades, Dine has become most well-known for his painting and printmaking of objects like bathrobes, neckties, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/collections\/all\/products\/jim-dine-red-piano-lithograph-from-the-picture-of-dorian-gray-1968\"\u003ehearts\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/collections\/all\/products\/jim-dine-tool-box-1-1966\"\u003etools,\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ereducing them to their essence or transforming them into abstract allusions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDine's work can be found in important public collections around the world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Musée des Beaux Arts de Montreal and MoMA have particularly important collections of his work. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.tate.org.uk\/art\/artworks\/dine-tool-box-1-p04216\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or call +1.416.704.1720.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVisit our Toronto gallery \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003eon Thursdays or by appointment.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Foot\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSA, 1978\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned and dated by artist, lower centre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePencil and watercolor on paper\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e14\"H 14\"W (work)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e23.5\"H 23.5\"W (framed)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eVery good condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB.C. Holland Inc., Chicago, Illinois\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrivate Collection Chicago, Illinois\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jim Dine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46314617438444,"sku":"05-25","price":6000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Caviar20_Jim-Dine-Foot-1978_Thumbnail.jpg?v=1743267918"},{"product_id":"joyce-wieland-isle-of-the-blessed","title":"JOYCE WIELAND \"ISLE OF THE BLESSED\" 1987","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Joyce Wieland works on paper Caviar20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/joyce-wieland\"\u003eJoyce Wieland\u003c\/a\u003e (1931-1998) was one of the most accomplished and versatile Canadian artists of the 20th century. \u003cspan\u003eEmerging on the Toronto art scene at the beginning of the 1960s, over the course of her career Wieland explored the role of women, the body, nationalism, and intimacy using a variety of mediums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile she experienced several professional \"peaks and valleys\", Wieland established new benchmarks for what was possible for a female artist to achieve. Notably, she was the first female artist to have a solo exhibition at the National Gallery (Ottawa) in 1971.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the 1970's Wieland was consumed by creating a feature-length film entitled \"The Far Shore\" about Tom Thompson and a love triangle. For better or worse, Wieland's production of art was greatly reduced during the era because of her focus on the project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 80's Wieland recommitted to her art practice, and explored mythology, feminist discourse, ecology and themes of sexuality and intimacy. Her palette becomes notably vibrant and juicy during the final years of her output. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis untitled work is evocative of Wieland in the 1980's. It is richly colored and dynamic and conveys elements of fantasy and magic. While we are not certain of what is being depicted, we suspect that this is alluding to Greek mythology; small boats, a waterscape evocative of the Greek islands, a profile sculpture on a plinth, etc. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Wieland's works can be found in numerous public collections across Canada including the \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gallery.ca\/collection\/artist\/joyce-wieland\"\u003eNational Gallery,\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMuseum London and the Art Gallery of Ontario (Toronto). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, call +1.416.704.1720, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evisit our Toronto gallery\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatercolor and mixed media on paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned and dated 87 by the artist \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10\"H 13.5\"W (work)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14\"H 17\"W (framed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed with plexiglass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Joyce Wieland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46478962196716,"sku":"05-25","price":2750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Caviar20_Joyce-Wieland-Untitled-_Isle-of-the-blessed__Thumbnail.jpg?v=1748110573"},{"product_id":"joyce-wieland-untitled-red-bulge-drawing-1961","title":"JOYCE WIELAND \"UNTITLED (RED BULGE)\" DRAWING, 1961","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca title=\"Joyce Wieland Caviar20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/joyce-wieland\"\u003eJoyce Wieland\u003c\/a\u003e (1931-1998) was one of the most accomplished and versatile Canadian artists of the 20th century. Emerging on the Toronto art scene at the beginning of the 1960s, throughout her career Wieland would explore the role of women, the body, nationalism, and the environment using a variety of mediums - yet illustration was always the bedrock of her practice.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerhaps one of the bravest and memorable elements in her oeuvre is her willing to explore and depict sexuality in a manner that is not pandering to the male gaze. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParallel to North American feminist activity in the 60s, this work distorts and subverts shapes that allude to genitals and sexuality. A similar approach was found in the works of Wieland’s contemporaries, such as Louise Bourgeois, Judy Chicago, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYayoi Kusama \u003c\/span\u003eand Lynda Benglis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile these choices in subject matter were derided by critics at the time, Wieland’s depictions of female sexual imagery are now appreciated for their ground-breaking place on the frontier of abstract and figurative forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Untitled” (which we've nicknamed \"Red Bulge\")  is exemplary of Wieland’s style of playful surrealistic sexual imagery. At first glance this composition appears to be a gestural and automatic drawing realized in red ink. However on closer inspection the random shapes appear to be distorted and exaggerated phalluses, breasts and buttocks. Or so it seems...  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWieland's works can be found in numerous public collections across Canada including the \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gallery.ca\/collection\/artist\/joyce-wieland\"\u003eNational Gallery,\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMuseum London and the Art Gallery of Ontario (Toronto).  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call +1.416.704.1720\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInitialed and dated 61 by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanada 1961\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed ink on paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8\"H 10\"W (work)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e16\"H 17\"W (framed) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Joyce Wieland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46527472304364,"sku":"06-25","price":2450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Caviar20_Joyce-Wieland-Untitled-_Red-Pen-Drawing__Thumbnail.jpg?v=1749154150"},{"product_id":"jean-dubuffet-situation-xxviii-collage-1978","title":"JEAN DUBUFFET \"SITUATION XXVIII\" COLLAGE, 1978","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ePRICE ON REQUEST\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJean Dubuffet (1901-1985) took inspiration from the margins of society throughout his career. He coined the term \"art brut,\" and pursued artistic authenticity outside of established conventions, forging a humanistic approach to image-making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDubuffet built a dialogue between his past and future selves, creating work that was both novel and self-referential. He was interested in the tactile possibilities of abstraction through texture and materiality, shaped by the Art Informel movement of the 1940s and 50s. He maintained an \"anticultural position,\" valuing and advocating for passion, mood, and madness rather than analysis and reason in his art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1977, Dubuffet began working on his \u003cem\u003eThéâtres de Mémoire\u003c\/em\u003e series which he would continue for the duration of his life. The paintings and works on paper made during this time were composed of smaller painted elements which were collaged onto a larger surfaces. The resulting imagery was dreamily fragmented, Dubuffet's final scenes reconceptualizing their individual components. The series is considered as one of Dubuffet's most important, and admired because of the innovative technique of repurposing and collaging fragments of his own ouput.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuzzing with energy, \"Situation XXVIII\" is a masterfully layered composition and a paradigm of the era. Amongst crosshatched lines and gestural marks, a friendly figure in Dubuffet's signature style stands in a black bubble, waving out from the chaos. While at a distance the work appears to be one-dimensional, upon closer investigation layers of cut and pasted paper emerge, adding to the fray. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJean Dubuffet's work is held in over 60 public collections worldwide including The Art Institute of Chicago; Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris; Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Smithsonian Institute, Washington, DC; The Met \u0026amp; Guggenheim, New York; and Tate, London; among many others. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, call +1.416.704.1720, or \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evisit our Toronto gallery\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Situation XXVIII\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1978\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInk and paper collage on paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSigned and dated \"J.D. 78\" lower right\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14\"H 10\"W (work)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e21.25\"H 17.5\"W (framed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiterature: M. Loreau (ed.), \u003cem\u003eCatalogue des travaux de Jean Dubuffet, Théâtres de mémoire,\u003c\/em\u003e fascicule. XXXII, Paris 1982, no. 137 (illustrated, p. 104).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExhibited: New York, Pace Gallery, \u003cem\u003eDubuffet, Théâtres de mémoire, Scènes champêtres, Paintings and Drawings\u003c\/em\u003e, March-April 1979.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance:\u003cbr\u003ePace Galery, New York (D55)\u003cbr\u003ePrivate Collection, New York\u003cbr\u003eAnon. sale, Christie's New York, 13 November 1991, lot 174\u003cbr\u003eAnon. sale, Christie's New York, 21 June 2007, lot 208\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Caviar20","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46529687978220,"sku":"05-25","price":55000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Caviar20_Jean-Dubuffet-Situation-XXVII_Thumbnail.jpg?v=1749236370"},{"product_id":"andy-warhol-matthew-xl-drawing-c-1955","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"ALEXANDER WITH FLOWER XL\" DRAWING, 1955","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/andy-warhol\" title=\"Toronto art gallery collection featuring work by Andy Warhol, iconic Pop artist\"\u003eAndy Warhol\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (1928-1987) is the most influential and valuable American artist of the 20th century. While he is renowned for his signature Pop art creations, Caviar20 has been championing his works on paper from the 1950s. We believe this is an important, and for the time being, accessible and under-appreciated part of his legacy.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the 1950's Warhol established his reputation in New York City as an illustrator for numerous fashion publications and businesses. His succinct line drawings were modern and gentle, realized with a brave yet delicate gay sensibility. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe drawings he created \"off the clock\" from his fashion commissions were romantic sketches, daydreams of crushes, hunks, and friends. His 1956 solo exhibition, \"Studies for a Boy Book\", failed commercially because of the queer and erotic subject matter. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis oversized portrait\u003cspan\u003e is masterfully drafted, representing a figure with ideal features and a simple elegance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA man's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e profile \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecommands the composition as he gazes into the distance. A curved vase holding a single stylized flower sits on a table just behind the man's shoulder. The intentionality of each line paired with the sizeable scale of the paper makes this portrait an exceptional example of Warhol's early work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarhol drawings from the 1950s are marked by a gentle whimsy that embodies his vivid imagination. With evocative details such as wavy hair and an exacting chin, \"Matthew XL\" is an exceptional example from this important early period.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn recent years there has been a new wave of scholarship and commercial interest in the early work created prior to Pop Art. Taschen, the legendary art book publisher, released \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Taschen Andy Warhol Love Sex \u0026amp; Desire Drawings\" href=\"https:\/\/www.taschen.com\/pages\/en\/catalogue\/art\/all\/05345\/facts.andy_warhol_love_sex_and_desire_drawings_19501962.htm\"\u003eAndy Warhol: Love, Sex \u0026amp; Desire\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e which celebrates his drawings of the male form - and inspired a new generation of collectors and curators to re-examine this material. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the Warhol market continues to accelerate, there are fewer examples of these unique original drawings in circulation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, call +1.416.704.1720, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evisit our Toronto gallery\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eUntitled (\"Alexander with Flower XL\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eUSA, circa 1955\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eBlack ballpoint pen on tan paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e23\"H 17\"W \u003c\/span\u003e(sheet)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e29.25\"H 23.5\"W (framed) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eFramed with museum glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts inventory number TOP200.369\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: this work is designated as an XL drawing because of the approximate 23\" x 17\" sized sheet. Most Warhol drawings from this era measure 16\" x 14\" or less.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46561453834476,"sku":"08-25","price":29500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Caviar20_Andy-Warhol-Matthew-XL_Thumbnail.jpg?v=1750355471"},{"product_id":"andy-warhol-right-hand-drawing-c-1956","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"HER RIGHT HAND\" DRAWING, 1956","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Toronto art gallery collection featuring work by Andy Warhol, iconic Pop artist\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/andy-warhol\"\u003eAndy Warhol\u003c\/a\u003e (1928-1987) is arguably the most important American artist of the 20th century. He not only defined Pop Art but had an unparalleled influence on both visual art and culture in general. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDuring the 1950's Warhol established his reputation as an illustrator for many fashion businesses, especially advertisements and images for shoes and accessories. This period was characterized by his continued fascination with representing the body – both nude and adorned. The former, were his private drawings that he longed to exhibit in a gallery setting. The latter was the commissioned work that appeared in publications or in signage.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMost of the female imagery he created was for commissions, while his male imagery was the artwork he created \"off the clock\". This elegant drawing of a woman's hand was likely intended for a magazine or advertisement. This outstretched hand is waiting to be held or kissed or adorned with jewellery. Or perhaps it is demonstrating a new creme or nail polish. While it's intention remains a mystery and requires further scholarship, the result is another reminder that Warhol was a master draftsman. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTo learn more about this era and these drawings, Caviar20 recommends Paul Marechal's \u003ca title=\"Andy Warhol the Complete Commissioned Magazine work book Caviar20\" href=\"https:\/\/prestelpublishing.penguinrandomhouse.de\/book\/Andy-Warhol\/Paul-Marechal\/Prestel-com\/e465400.rhd\"\u003e\"Andy Warhol: The Complete Commissioned Magazine Work\"\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAs the Warhol market continues to accelerate, there are fewer examples of unique, original works in circulation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, call +1.416.704.1720, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evisit our Toronto gallery\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eUntitled (Right Hand)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eUSA, c. 1956\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBlack ballpoint pen on paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStamped verso by the estate of Andy Warhol and the Andy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWarhol Art Authentication Board, Inc. , with archive no. TOP 210.008\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e17\"H 14”W (work)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e27.25\"H 24.25\"W (framed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eVery good condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eProvenance:\u003cbr\u003eThe Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, New York\u003cbr\u003eDaniel Blau, Munich\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eExhibited: Pinakothek der Moderne, Munich, Warhol, 2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46561501806828,"sku":"08-25","price":18500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Caviar20_Andy-Warhol-Hand_Thumbnail.jpg?v=1750358600"},{"product_id":"andy-warhol-john-butler-sunning-drawing-c-1950","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"JOHN BUTLER SUNNING\" DRAWING, 1954","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/andy-warhol\" title=\"Toronto art gallery collection featuring work by Andy Warhol, iconic Pop artist\"\u003eAndy Warhol\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (1928-1987) is the most influential and valuable American artist of the 20th century. Caviar20 has been long championing his works on paper from the 1950s. We believe this is an important, and for the time being, accessible and under-appreciated part of his legacy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the 1950s, Warhol established his reputation in New York City as an illustrator for numerous fashion publications and businesses. The images he created \"off the clock\" from his advertising commissions were romantic sketches, daydreams of crushes, hunks, and friends. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarhol spent a great deal of time among dancers when he first arrived in New York in the early 1950s. His depictions of these young men allowed him to refine his individualistic style. While Warhol's career as a commercial illustrator quickly gained momentum, he struggled to find success as an artist. His first solo exhibition (at the Loft Gallery) opened on October 10, 1954, and featured drawings of the dancer and choreographer, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ailey.org\/people\/john-butler\" title=\"Choreographer John Butler\"\u003eJohn Butler\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"John Buter Sunning\" is a whimsical profile of the dancer. Warhol captures Butler's relaxed expression as he soaks up the sun. Warhol is able to create an evocative image with the simplest arrangement of lines. The figure's eyelashes and eyebrows are luscious, each hair meticulously presented. His hair is equally as defined, the ink variations creating the hairstyle. Behind Butler stands a busy New York City skyline, with buildings, antennas, hotel signs, and a planter pot. Warhol offers a unique perspective in this sweet drawing, making Butler appear larger than life. The drawing is also notable for the inclusion of text throughout the image, both the title and the hotel signs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarhol's early portraits largely feature young men, often nude and always playful. Sometimes embellished with decorative flourishes, Warhol's depictions celebrate male beauty. Rarely acknowledging their observer, Warhol's models remain subjects of his fascination. If they revel in their beauty, so too does Warhol. With confident lines, he captures not only a vibrant cast of characters but also something of his own enigmatic self.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaschen, the legendary publisher, released \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.taschen.com\/pages\/en\/catalogue\/art\/all\/05345\/facts.andy_warhol_love_sex_and_desire_drawings_19501962.htm\" title=\"Andy Warhol Love Sex Desire 1950-1962\"\u003eAndy Warhol: Love, Sex and Desire 1950-1962\u003c\/a\u003e which celebrates his drawings of the male form, and has encouraged a new generation of collectors and curators to re-examine this material. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn recent years, there has been a new wave of scholarship and commercial interest in the early work created prior to Pop Art. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the Warhol market continues to accelerate, there are fewer examples of these unique original drawings in circulation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, call +1.416.704.1720, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evisit our Toronto gallery\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\"John Butler Sunning\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eUSA, circa 1954\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eInk on paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11.75\"H 17.75\"W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eOverall good condition. Full report available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStamped on verso by the Estate of Andy Warhol and the Andy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWarhol Art Authentication Board, Inc. and numbered 221.001\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46796566266092,"sku":"09-25","price":19500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Caviar20_Andy-Warhol-John-Butler-Sunning-Drawing_01.jpg?v=1757615816"},{"product_id":"harold-town-vale-variation-ink-drawing-1977","title":"HAROLD TOWN \"VALE VARIATION\" INK DRAWING, 1977","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Harold Town Caviar20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/harold-town\"\u003eHarold Town\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(1924-1990) is renowned across Canada for his eclectic and dynamic body of work. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIn the 1950s, Town established his reputation with a series of abstract monotypes (called\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/caviar20.com\/collections\/all\/products\/harold-town-before-harvest-single-autographic-print\" title=\"Harold Town Single Autographic Prints\"\u003e\"Single Autographic Prints\"\u003c\/a\u003e). He would exhibit these works at the Venice Biennale to great fanfare in Europe and at home. By the 1960s, he was considered the most famous artist in Canada. One of the most remarkable characteristics of his career is his alternating between working in figuration and abstraction. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFrom 1972 through 1977, Town created \"Vale Variations\", a series of work that drew inspiration from a single pen and ink drawing by his friend, Florence Vale. These drawings typically have three key representational elements; nude silhouettes (often evocative of Matisse), angels, and a mountain. While the color and details varied, there was consistently a playful exploration of form and line work. The series is easily recognizable for its graphic forms and allusions to mythology. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Vale Variation is a dynamic paradigm from the series, completed during the tail end of the era. Rendered in dramatic washes of India ink, this drawing reimagines Vale's original work, \"\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Florence Gertrude Vale Pyramid of Roses\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artory.com\/artists\/florence-gertrude-vale-1909\/pyramid-of-roses-WH5K7Z3H\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePyramid of Roses\u003c\/a\u003e,\" infusing it with a remarkable motion and mystery. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere stylized figures emerge as negative space, their forms stretched, elongated, and exaggerated through the surrounding black ink. Town introduced this bold and silhouetted style in the late 1970s, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/products\/harold-town-blue-toy-friesian?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=64f5daa36\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title='Harold Town \"Toy Horse\" (Friesian) Canada, 1979'\u003eanother example here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBound by the subject matter, \"Vale Variations\" offered the artist an avenue to challenge his expansive imagination and unwavering commitment to his artistic evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eToday, Town's work is represented in prestigious collections across North America including the Art Gallery of Ontario, the Museum of Modern Art (New York), and the Guggenheim (New York).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, call +1.416.704.1720, or \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evisit our Toronto gallery\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\"Vale Variation\" (aka. 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For better or worse, Wieland's production of art was greatly reduced during the era because of her focus on the project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 80's Wieland recommitted to her art practice, and explored mythology, feminist discourse, ecology and themes of sexuality and intimacy. Her palette becomes notably vibrant and juicy during the final years of her output. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Wieland's works can be found in numerous public collections across Canada including the \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gallery.ca\/collection\/artist\/joyce-wieland\"\u003eNational Gallery,\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMuseum London and the Art Gallery of Ontario (Toronto). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, call +1.416.704.1720, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evisit our Toronto gallery\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUntitled \"Fuchsia Dream\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanada, 1988\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned and dated by the artist, lower right\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Joyce Wieland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46962398986476,"sku":"10-25","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Caviar20_Joyce-Wieland-Fuscha-Dream_01.jpg?v=1762616795"},{"product_id":"annie-pootoogook-footprints-drawing","title":"ANNIE POOTOOGOOK \"FOOTPRINTS\" DRAWING, c. 2003","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/annie-pootoogook\"\u003eAnnie Pootoogook\u003c\/a\u003e (1969–2016) was an Inuit artist renowned for her drawings depicting contemporary Inuit life in Northern Canada. A pioneering visual storyteller, her work marked an important shift in national consciousness towards contemporary Inuit art and life. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 15\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer distinctive drawings portrayed her experiences of domestic life, gender roles and hardships living in Kinngait (formerly Cape Dorset), as well as the impact of consumerism and technology in her community, offering an unfiltered glimpse into a world rarely depicted in contemporary art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA third generation female artist – \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eher grandmother Pitseolak Ashoona\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eand mother Napachie \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePootoogook both being prolific and highly respected artists – she worked in the Inuit tradition of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003esulijuk\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(translated as “true”), which emphasizes honest or lived depictions rather than trends or the avant-garde. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 15\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditionally, indigenous art portrayed nomadic ways of life, with hunting and fishing as common motifs. Pootoogook transcended cultural expectations by presenting a more personal expression, rooted in the shifting cultural identity and social forces surrounding her. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis drawing is action-packed: From the delicate footprints in the snow to Lipton soup in a transparent grocery bag, one can't help but be drawn into this captivating composition. 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