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The Subway Group of Artists : Winnipeg's 1970s Underground Art Movement.
—Jenkyns, Mark.
2018

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This book is a tribute to The Subway Group of Artists (Winnipegs 1970s Underground Art Movement) and their continuous struggle to exhibit their work. They were one of Canadas Four Great Artist Coalitions of the 1900s- Group of Seven, Toronto Eleven, Regina Five and Subway.Included is the history of the group, biographies and examples of their works of art.In the early 70s there was not much of a contemporary gallery scene in Winnipeg where the Subway Group was formedthe underground art movement. Their work was not mainstream landscapes and flowers and they were bonded by their individual pursuits in creating their more contemporary passions. The core members were Robert Achtemichuk, Tony Allison, David Anderson, Noel Bebee, Ken Chernavitch, Arthur Horsfall MSA,RCA, E.J. (Ted) Howorth, Mark Jenkyns (Group leader), Wade Jones, Larry Kissick MSA, John Mair, Luther Pokrant RCA, Steve Prudente, Bill Putco, Stan Taniwa. Later additions were Adrienne Diner, Ted Godwin OC,LLD,RCA, Norval Morriseau OC, RCA and F.J. Visscher.This book pays homage to this talented group of artists.

Item Details

ISBN: 9780968911952

Description: 52 pages ; 15 cm

Notes: Library Bound Incorporated

Control Number: 2978496

Publisher: Canada : Coastline Publishing, 2018.
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