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Carl Beam was born in M'Chigeeng (West Bay) on Manioulin Island. Of Ojibway heritage, the artist has exerted a strong influence on a whole generation of Aboriginal artists and has been instrumental in the development of the art of Canada's First Nations.
His work, executed in diverse media such as drawing, watercolour, etching, non-silver photography, photo transfer, installation and ceramics, has been exhibited throughout North America as well a in Italy, Denmark, Germany and China, It is found in major Canadian and International collections including the National Gallery of Canada, the Art Gallery of Ontario, the Vancouver At Gallery and the Albright-Know Gallery in Buffalo NY. In 2000, Carl Beam was inducted into the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts. He lives in M'Chigeeng.
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