John Little

The official page dedicated to the legacy of Canadian artist John Little (1928–2024)

A young man sitting on a sidewalk, leaning against a utility pole, holding a notebook and pen, in a residential neighborhood with trees and houses in the background.

Archive

Thousands of photographs, sketches, work logs, and documents from John Little’s studio are being digitized to reveal how one artist methodically recorded our disappearing cities.

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A cluttered artist's workspace with paintings and sketches of urban scenes, a blue chair with a red cushion, and various art supplies on wood tables and shelves.

Biography

An unwavering commitment to painting the city.

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John Little and Loraine Little

Art

Painted from firsthand observation, sketches, and photographs, Little’s works document the city before demolition, renewal, and erasure reshaped neighbourhoods forever.

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John Little painting of a winter city street scene with snow on the sidewalks and road, old buildings on both sides, and utility poles with wires overhead, with no people.

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Collectors are invited to share images, documents, and stories that expand and clarify John Little’s visual legacy.

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A painting of a snowy city street corner with brick buildings, a snack bar, a van, and a trolley track.

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