About Jim Breukelman
Born 1941. Jim Breukelman is a photographer.
Jim Breukelman (born 1941) is a Canadian artist and photographer.
Life Breukelman was born in Pointe-Ã -Pierre, Trinidad and Tobago on September 19, 1941. he went on to found the Fine Art Photography program at the Vancouver School of Art (now Emily Carr University of Art and Design) in 1967. Breukelman taught at the school from 1967 until his retirement in 2000.
Work Breukelman is known for his photographic landscapes of urban scenes. His 1980s series Hot properties documented small houses in Vancouver, Canada that were at risk of demolition due to the real estate market. In 2013, Canada Post released a postage stamp depicting his photograph Hot Properties #1.
Awards In 2012, Breukelman received the Vancouver Mayor's Arts award in the visual arts category.
Collections Breukelman's work is included in the collection of the National Gallery of Canada.
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