The Bob Carnie Legacy Project
Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of serving as a printmaker for countless photographers, galleries, estates, and private collectors. My approach has always been deeply collaborative—working closely with artists and clients to explore a wide range of creative possibilities. Whether through silver gelatin, inkjet, Cibachrome, C-prints, gum bichromate over palladium, or film development, my commitment remains the same: to craft prints that align with each client’s unique vision.
About The Bob Carnie Legacy Project
In collaboration with Silvershack, The Magenta Foundation is proud to present a landmark project celebrating Bob Carnie’s extraordinary nearly fifty-year career in printmaking. A master of his craft, Carnie’s dedication to darkroom techniques and traditional printing stands as a powerful testament to their enduring artistic and historical significance.
This Legacy project highlights the remarkable scope of his work, which has profoundly shaped Canada’s photographic landscape.
About the Project
This retrospective is a celebration of Bob’s lifelong dedication to photography and printmaking—an opportunity to honor the craft he’s devoted his career to mastering. More than just a look back, it’s a way to preserve and inspire a deeper appreciation for these enduring traditions.
Education has always been central to Bob’s work. He’s passionate about sharing his knowledge with emerging artists and curators, ensuring these techniques thrive for generations to come. This exhibition and publication will be a testament to the vitality of alternative photography, printmaking, and film. Despite changing times, these mediums are very much alive—and we hope to ignite curiosity that keeps them flourishing.
The upcoming exhibition and publication will showcase the breadth of work Bob has printed over the years, featuring pieces created for artists across genres, eras, and geographies. Each print reflects a distinct process, provenance, and collaborative journey—a testament to the enduring power of the craft.
We would like to thank the following Founding Sponsors for their early support of this project: Claus Anderson, Marc Audette, Jeannie Baxter, Robert Bradshaw, Skip Dean, Tyler De Witt, Christine Fitzgerald, Marie Heintzman, Marlene Hilton Moore, Michelle Leone Huisman and James Prescott, Rita Leistner, Mark Nowaczynski, Jesper Sorensen, Philip Jessup and Vik Tuli.
Expect future updates on this incredible project to be announced in our newsletter and on our website.
