The Whyte is a cultural hub in the heart of the Canadian Rockies in Banff, Alberta, established in 1968 by local artists and philanthropists Peter Whyte and Catharine Robb Whyte. The Whyte is committed to representing and respecting the traditional values of Indigenous peoples; providing opportunities to connect to nature through history, art, and meaningful conversations; and serving as a collaborative leader in its diverse community. Through exhibitions, programming, publications, Digital Library, and expansive Archives and Special Collections, the Whyte Museum seeks to make the human and natural history of the Canadian Rocky Mountains accessible to and resonate with a multiplicity of audiences.
Bow Bridge was engaged by the Museum to raise awareness for the 2025 exhibition The Ancestors Are Talking – Paintings by the Indigenous Seven exploring the artistic practices of Jackson Beardy, Eddy Cobiness, Alex Janvier, Norval Morrisseau, Daphne Odjig, Carl Ray, and Joseph Sanchez. The presentation traced key developments in their careers—from early works and sketches to ambitious masterworks, public art commissions, and their significant contributions to Canadian art. The exhibition also provided an opportunity to acknowledge the lasting impact these artists have had on the generations of Indigenous artists who have followed them.
Top Photograph: THE WHYTE MUSEUM OF THE CANADIAN ROCKIES Inset Photograph: NORVAL MORRISSEAU, ATTITUDE AND ATTENTION, PUNK ROCKERS. CIRCA 1991. THE NORVAL MORRISSEAU ESTATE, OFFICIALMORRISSEAU.COM