Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Morrisseau Memorial at Glenbow Museum

Calgary, Alberta, CANADA

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-Memorial set up in February 2008 at Glenbow Museum

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"Norval Morrisseau was the key figure at the centre of an Indigenous art movement in Canada in the 1960s that broke through stereotypes, racism and discrimination in that era. He struggled to have his art shown in fine art galleries. And he succeeded."
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Assembly of First Nations National Chief Phil Fontaine-

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6 comments:

Anonymous said...

inkguy asks

very nice works in this picture.
where have all the posters gone?
I missed the last few weeks only to return yesterday to find things are "quiet" ?
SW, is there any further news on how to authenticate or document the works still in question?

08 April, 2008 09:46
Spirit Walker said...

Inkguy, due to the fact that I am a Blog Master and that I am the only one working on this Blog - every detail and proper presentation takes time. It seems to me that all of you have not much choice than to wait for my detailed explanations.

At the moment nobody on Mother Earth is authorized to authenticate Norval Morrisseau’s works and do not expect from me to do that so soon. I can only educate readers of this Blog what to look for when buying Norval Morrisseau art... unfortunately there are individuals that would like to discredit authentic pieces of Norval Morrisseau particularly from the 1970s for their personal financial goals. It is a shame that these people do not have any respect for the Legacy of Norval Morrissaeu and they only have their personal agenda based on greed. I am not in any ways associated with any commercial galleries that sell Norval Morrisseau art and if someone is willing to assist me to spread the “Gospel of Norval Morrisseau” to the World they are all welcome to join me.

Is there anyone else who would like to contribute? If not, just wait for me for the presentation in my own "timely" terms.

Is anybody there who can challenge/assist me with other means than just using words? Images... I want images to be presented to me? :-)

Meegwetch.

Note: For all of those that are constantly putting down images that Norval Morrisseau painted in the 1970s of the style that many of the paintings presented in this Blog represent know that Norval Morrisseau was a such genius and did not paint only a certain style in any period of his career. He painted many styles at any given moments. Just stay tuned to this Blog and allow me the time to prepare material for proper presentation… patience my friends… patience… as Norval Morrisseau said himself: "Patience is virtue to those who can wait."

Also, do not be surprised if your comment is not posted if you use disrespectful worlds towards legitimate artworks of Norval Morrisseau. If you would like me to prove that certain piece of art is authentic why don't you prove to me and others that certain piece of Norval Morrisseau is not authentic? So far nobody from the readers proved anything towards finding the answers on so-called "controversial issues" which in my opinion are not controversial at all.

10 April, 2008 04:04
Anonymous said...

Spirit Walker

Do you not realize that your constant behind the scenes deletion of peoples comments has discouraged many from continuing to participate in this blog?

Soon it will be you along...

3-0

10 April, 2008 13:01
Anonymous said...

to the anonymous poster,
Did you not realize that Spirit Walker has only deleted some of the comments on this site because they do not honour Mr. Norval Morrisseau in any way. This is not a site for trashing others or there individual paintings. I think SW is doing an excellent job at keeping Norval's legacy alive with this site. And as for him being alone on this site, I highly doubt that. The truth will prevail on this site, may take time but it will. SW will nevr walk alone on this site, as long as I am around. He will have a friend and a fan of the greatest Canadian artist of all time, Norval Morrisseau
Keep up your wonderful work SW

11 April, 2008 07:48
Anonymous said...

also to anyone out there that does not feel this site is in anyway honouring the legacy of Norval, should try Kinsman Robinson's blog. Its a wonderful site that will let you all fight with each other and trash paintings. Its one thing to have opinions. Its another thing to come on here and attack each other and the blog master here.

11 April, 2008 07:51
Anonymous said...

Thanks for pointing out that blog to me. It is good and informative. Fortunately I do not see a lot of trashing paintings on it - just facts being presented that can not be argued.

Oh ya SW --- keep doing your incredible job of keeping the legacy of Norval Morrisseau alive. No one has ever questioned you on that. But when you post paintings as authenticate you open the door to someone questioning you when there are facts to suggest that perhaps it is not. When you say you know they are authenticate and can show this - will this will only encourage more questions being asked of you. I am not sure if trashing these paintings is what has been happening but looking for answers has more been the focus. Remove the emotions and realize that nothing has been a personal attack against Spirit Walker. This site stands as a testiment of his convinction. Right or wrong - good for you.

BUT...good bye unless I see you on KRG's blog.

11 April, 2008 11:39

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