All Things Become Alive by the Touch of the Parabola: Wolfgang Paalen's Northwest Passage

The narrative intertwines the travels of surrealist artist Wolfgang Paalen and poet Alice Rahon along the Northwest Coast, offering a rich tapestry of experiences. It combines elements of travelogue and biography while delving into the region's Indigenous cultures, art histories, and anthropological insights. Additionally, it provides a critical look at the practices of museum collecting from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, highlighting the intersection of art and cultural heritage.