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  1. Robert Davidson is a master sculptor of totem poles and masks, and a printmaker, painter and jeweler. He is known for his creative and personal interpretation of traditional Haida form, and his works are sought by collectors internationally.

    • Biography

      Davidson was born November 4, 1946 to a particularly notable...

    • Artist Statement

      When I look down the gunnel of a finely crafted dugout canoe...

    • Awards & Honorary Degrees

      Robert Davidson receives his Order of Canada in 1996. AWARDS...

    • Family

      Robert Davidson Sr. was a respected man of the Eagle lineage...

  2. Robert Davidson (18 April 1804 – 16 November 1894) was a Scottish inventor who built the first known electric locomotive in 1837. He was a lifelong resident of Aberdeen, northeast Scotland, where he was a prosperous chemist and dyer, amongst other ventures.

  3. Robert Charles Davidson OC OBC RCA (born 4 November 1946), is a Canadian artist of Haida heritage. Davidson's Haida name is G̲uud San Glans , which means "Eagle of the Dawn". He is a leading figure in the renaissance of Haida art and culture.

  4. Oct 25, 2010 · Robert Charles Davidson, CM (also called Guud San Glans, meaning “Eagle of the Dawn" in the Haida language), artist (born on 4 November 1946 in Hydaburg, Alaska). Of Haida and Tlingit descent, Robert Davidson is a highly respected painter, master carver and printmaker.

  5. Sep 14, 2022 · Haida Modern tells the story of one of the foremost Haida artists, Robert Davidson. Coming from a family of well—known Haida and Tlingit artists, he has been instrumental in the revival of coastal indigenous art and the revitalization of Haida culture.

  6. Nov 28, 2022 · Learn about the life and work of Robert Davidson, a renowned Haida painter, printmaker, and carver who revived his cultural heritage. See his artworks spanning decades and explore his influences, innovations, and meanings in this major exhibition.

  7. Jun 11, 2019 · Learn about Robert Davidson, a contemporary Haida artist who reaffirms his culture and challenges colonialism through his work. He explores abstraction, formalism, and political statements in various mediums, and has influenced many artists and leaders.