Portage la Prairie Art Centre Mail Art Project, 1996

A rare and collectible piece of Canadian art history — this original mail art card was created by artist Karen Braden as part of the Portage la Prairie Art Centre Mail Art Project in 1996.

Mail art, also known as postal art, was a vibrant international movement that used the postal system as a medium for artistic exchange. This card is a tangible artifact of that tradition, bearing the marks of its journey through the mail.

• Artist: Karen Braden
• Project: Portage la Prairie Art Centre Mail Art Project
• Year: 1996
• Includes: Original envelope and postage stamps
• Condition: Vintage — please see photos for details
• Origin: Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Canada

A wonderful addition to any collection of Canadian ephemera, postal art, or outsider/folk art. One-of-a-kind provenance makes this a standout piece for collectors and art enthusiasts alike.