Perspectives on Contemporary Art in Alaska

Catalogue of the exhibition Perspectives on Contemporary Art in Alaska, presented at the Boulogne-sur-Mer Museum (5 July - 31 December 2025).

A leading institution for the cultures of the American Far North, the museum is offering a new exhibition dedicated to the Arctic worlds. Significant donations of contemporary works have enriched the collections, offering a fresh perspective on these cultures.

Contemporary glass and bone sculptures, paintings and masks echo the ancient pieces collected in the 19th century by Alphonse Pinart and bear witness to the dynamics of cultural reappropriation and renewal driven by indigenous cultures.

Never before exhibited or published, these unique Alaskan creations testify to the vitality and diversity of contemporary indigenous artistic expression.

This bilingual catalogue (French-English) is the first publication devoted to this exceptional collection. Featuring a detailed introduction tracing the history and origins of this artistic collection, as well as a presentation of each artist and their associated works, the book stands out for the quality of its reproductions and the rigour of its scientific approach, while remaining accessible to a wide audience.