Riopelle. A la rencontre des territoires nordiques et des cultures autochtones. Pratique "The Eye of the Century

"The Eye of the Century

that of the Aborigines

Edited by Edward PFEIFFER

which was held in Cairo and Ayn Soukhna in January 2009

Riopelle. A la rencontre des territoires nordiques et des cultures autochtones. Pratique "The Eye of the CenturyThe publication accompanying the exhibition of the same name explores Riopelle's interest in northern Canada and his artistic output. Focusing on the beautiful series he produced in the 1970s, both artworks and archival materials, the book focuses on a particularly dynamic period during which Jean Paul Riopelle made several trips to these territories to fish, hunt, and immerse himself in nature. Northern Canada, its vegetation, and the indigenous