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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”
Pulp Frictions: 5 Artists’ Takes on the Forestry Industry
In BC, as in many other regions of Canada, forestry acts as creator of livelihoods and destroyer of landscape. Artists help nuance this relationship.
Art as Child’s Play: Recent Projects with Kids in Vancouver
We live in an adult-centric world, not to mention an adult-centric artworld. So it's worth reflecting on what it means to produce art with children.
5 Editors’ Picks for the Images Festival
North America's largest festival for experimental and independent film has a lot to offer, including one of the best works of last year's Venice Biennale.
Beyond Press Releases: 5 Questions About Art Institutions
How does the “if you build it, they will come” syndrome persist? When will everyday citizens get their due in the naming-rights game? Questions abound.
How a Cartoonist Can Change an Art Gallery
In the past few months, cartoonist Eric Dyck has held live drawing sessions in and around the University of Lethbridge Art Gallery. Here's what he found.
New ROM Director: Art as Well as Dinosaurs
The Royal Ontario Museum is not known as an art-focused organization, but this is poised to change with new director Josh Basseches.
Meet Chantal Pontbriand, New CEO Leading the MOCA
Murray Whyte interviews the new CEO of the Museum of Contemporary Art, Toronto-Canada, Chantal Pontbriand, whose ambitious plans were revealed yesterday.
Georgia O’Keeffe Loved Canada, “A Grand Place to Paint”
In 1932, Georgia O'Keeffe made two trips to Canada, praising the landscape in letters home. Some of her canvases made here also prefigure later work.
Curating Ottawa: The Best Places to Shop, Dine and Explore
Top Ottawa curators, artists and critics share their views on the best places to browse, nosh and stroll—from L.A. Pai Gallery to the Arboretum.
An Insider’s Ottawa: Top Tips from Bear Witness
Artist Bear Witness, member of the Juno-winning group A Tribe Called Red, picks Ottawa's best record store, coffee shop, selfie spot and more.