"Arctic Journeys Ancient Memories"

The Art Gallery of Algoma is the first Canadian venue to host the exhibition "Arctic Journeys Ancient Memories" by renowned contemporary Inuit sculptor Abraham Anghik Ruben. He invites viewers to explore his historical narrative on the cultural, social and spiritual life of two Arctic peoples: the Inuvialuit (Inuit) and the Norse. The exhibition is organized by The Arctic Studies Center, National Museum of Natural History and the National Museum of the American Indian, Smithsonian Institution, in association with the Kipling Gallery and will run until September 8. "Arctic Journeys Ancient Memories" will feature some 20 masterfully carved sculptures in bone, stone, ivory and bronze from private and public collections. For more information, call 705-949-9067, or visit www.artgalleryofalgoma.com. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday to Saturday; Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.