Summer 1988

On newsstands June 15 to September 14, 1988
Volume 5, Number 2
Features
Ottawa's Crystal Palace
The new National Gallery of Canada building is spectacular, but is it enduring architecture? A critical tour.
By Larry Richards
History in the Making
How the National Gallery came to be where—and what—it is today.
By Maria Tippett
Art's First Lady
As the NGC's new director, Dr. Shirley Thomson inherits a difficult job and a troubled institution.
By Peter Day
Degas: A Retrospective
Surprisingly little is known about Degas's large body of work, but one thing is certain: he has been an acknowledged master for the past century.
By Michael Pantazzi
The Rideau Street Chapel
Preserving a shard of our architectural past within the walls of our architectural future.
By Kay Kritzwiser
Painting the Town
During the Olympics, Calgary hosted not only sports events but a number of exhibitions. Nancy Tousley rates the players.