Museum of Inuit Art, Art museum at Queen's Quay Terminal, Harbourfront Centre in Toronto, Canada.
The Museum of Inuit Art was an art museum located at Queens Quay Terminal in the Harbourfront Centre in Toronto, displaying over 3,000 original works across seven galleries. The minimalist white space was specifically designed to highlight artworks from the north.
The museum was founded in June 2007 by David Harris, a former teacher from Nunavut who wanted to bring Arctic art to Toronto. Between 2007 and 2016, it showcased works from artists across Arctic regions before closing when nearby construction began.
The collection showcased regional differences in Inuit art through sculptures crafted from stone, antler, ivory, and bone, with each area developing its own styles and techniques. The works came directly from artists across the far north and told stories of their ways of life.
The museum was situated on the waterfront in a modern facility, making it easy to visit while exploring the area. An adjacent sales gallery allowed visitors to purchase authentic artworks directly sourced from Arctic artist networks.
The interior design used irregular metal walls and drywall structures to echo the jagged forms of Arctic landscapes. This creative approach created an environment where the architecture itself reflected the raw character of northern terrain.
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