CHARLES PACHTER "CEREMONIAL" LITHOGRAPH, 1973 Canadian figurative art The sculpture was commissioned by

The sculpture was commissioned by the US government in celebration of the country's 200th birthday and the "Art in Architecture" program

half-red mylar balloons (a nod to the Catalan flag) in the form of a stylized capsule

He also mastered lithography

We reviewed never-seen-before works on paper spanning several decades

Charles Pachter holds the prestigious position of Officer of the Order of Canada and is also a recipient of the Queen’s Jubilee medal

CHARLES PACHTER "CEREMONIAL" LITHOGRAPH, 1973 Canadian figurative art The sculpture was commissioned byCharles Pachter is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists. His iconic, uplifting, and patriotic images have independently earned their place in the nation's museums. For the uninitiated, his work is accessible and beloved (notably his amazing hockey mural at Toronto's College Street subway station). While Pachters work shares some characteristics with Jim Dine and David Hockney, his style is resoundingly charming, singular, and