Is The Ice Storm under copyright?

Yes, this artwork is still under copyright.

The Ice StormDouglas CouplandNone

Contemporary Minimalism
548.0 x 304.0 cm
Vancouver Art Gallery

In January 1998 a massive ice storm struck eastern Canada and the United States, causing extensive damage to electrical infrastructure as well as widespread, long-term power outages. Many transmission towers collapsed under the weight of the ice; these massive, crumpled towers—which were part of an essential network holding this vast country together—were a testament to the crushing force of the elements. Coupland has recreated a tower that fell victim to the ice storm, a strangely elegant and biomorphic form that serves as a metaphor for the frailty that characterizes some of the national systems that bind us together. Through a wide range of media including assemblage, installation, painting, photography, sculpture and quilts, Coupland has persistently investigated Canadian cultural identity, both benign and menacing. Using imagery and objects latent with symbolic meaning for Canadians, he delineates what it means to be Canadian, offering a “secret handshake” not easily understood by others.

Douglas Coupland (1961 –)

Douglas Coupland: Canadian novelist & visual artist exploring Gen X, digital culture & modern life. Known for QR code art, sculptures & thought-provoking pieces exhibited globally.

Vancouver Art Gallery (Vancouver, Canada)

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About this artwork

Title: The Ice Storm
Artist: Douglas Coupland
Original dimensions: 548.0 x 304.0 cm
Format: Landscape
Copyright status: Under copyright
Where to see it: Vancouver Art Gallery
Movement: Contemporary Minimalism
Main color: Phthalo Green
Keywords: minimalist art, large scale art, metal sculpture”
Color hue: Ochre to Sepia

Questions & Answers

How do the colors of "The Ice Storm" relate to each other?

The colors of "The Ice Storm" by Douglas Coupland show a unified palette harmony. Harmony describes how the colors relate to each other.

What size is "The Ice Storm" by Douglas Coupland in real life?

"The Ice Storm" measures 548 x 304 cm in its original form. Original dimensions are a useful reference when choosing a reproduction size.

In which movement and which era is "The Ice Storm" by Douglas Coupland placed?

In "The Ice Storm" by Douglas Coupland, the Contemporary Minimalism movement meets the Contemporary era.