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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”
The Diaspora That Never Happened
Searching for portraiture in the archives of the Komagata Maru.
A Soldier Turned Photographer Remembers War
Philip Cheung joined the military at 16, and soon embarked on a NATO mission. He knew he had begun a career—but he didn't realize it was as a photographer.
Spectres of René Payant
Remembering an influential Quebec critic and art historian—who died of AIDS-related causes in 1987—through the marginalia he left in his books.
The Lotus in Spite of the Swamp
Prospect.4 New Orleans gathers work by 73 artists (including some Canadians) to examine history and art, race and colonialism.
Unmasking Rape Culture
The exhibition “20 Minutes of Action,” and a related conference, shed light on sexual violence within and beyond the white cube.
Picturing Black Masculinity
A compelling photo-based exhibition in Toronto gathers works that tackle representation and Black masculinity.
Remembering Teto Elsiddique
Friends and colleagues remember a talented artist who died suddenly this fall, just as his work was garnering increasing acclaim.
Set and Match
Simon Grenier-Poirier and Dorian Nuskind-Oder’s Speed Glue turns table tennis into performance art.
Deuxième Déportation
Five decades after Kouchibouguac, Acadian artists bring attention to an ongoing story of expropriation ignored by most of Canada.
Reimagining the Art Symposium
Aliya Pabani reflects on the recent Primary Colours gathering, which brought together artists, academics and critics of colour from across the country.