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In the Atmosphere
On January 20, 2021, Jill Biden highlighted a Robert S. Duncanson painting at the US inauguration reception. Find out about Duncanson’s years in Montreal and connections with Canadian artists in this story from our Fall 2020 issue, “Chroma”
In the Atmosphere
On January 20, 2021, Jill Biden highlighted a Robert S. Duncanson painting at the US inauguration reception. Find out about Duncanson’s years in Montreal and connections with Canadian artists in this story from our Fall 2020 issue, “Chroma”
Richard Rhodes’ Top 3: Love, Actually
A passion for art and ideas weaves through editor Richard Rhodes’ best-of-2010 list, kicking off part one of our year-end picks, which are selected by Canadian Art staff. Stay tuned next week for part two, when coast-to-coast critics share their favourites.
Old School, Cool School
Heather Nicol finds the future on Shaw Street
Northern Light
Charles Stankievech shapes his Ghost Rockets World Tour from Dawson City
Thick as a Brick
The Endless Art of Calgary’s Eric Cameron
Are Curators Unprofessional?: Group Practices
The provocatively titled Are Curators Unprofessional? conference, which took place this weekend in Banff, was filled with stimulating presentations—and some controversy. Nancy Tousley reports on the panels and lectures that made this event both sassy and serious.
My City’s Still Breathing: Collective Consciousness
Amy Fung reports on My City’s Still Breathing, a wide-ranging civic arts conference that took place in Winnipeg this past weekend. Highlights included a panel on community-based art, a lecture by John Waters and the opening of the new Plug In ICA.
New York Report: Photo Finishes
Canadian Art contributing editor Nancy Tousley kicks off a series of monthly reports for our website this week with a look at New York’s current photography obsession. From MOMA and the Met to Chelsea and the Whitney, cameras are king of the fall season.
Venice’s Architecture Biennale: From Lapping Waters to Hylozoic Grounds
The palazzos of Venice may be sinking, but its architecture biennale is still tops for spotting what’s next in the built environment. Noah Richler reports from the event, including a special video tour of Canadian architect Philip Beesley’s Hylozoic Ground.