Features
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”
Ingrid Z: Serious Fun
A feature from the Summer 2012 issue of Canadian Art
All Our Relations: The 18th Biennale of Sydney
This week, the 18th Biennale of Sydney, co-curated by Canadian Gerald McMaster and American Catherine de Zegher, opened to acclaim. In this feature from our current issue, McMaster shares his thoughts on the event and other biennials around the globe.
Toronto Curating Itself: An Unhistory
For many years, difficult questions have haunted the Toronto art scene: Why is Toronto unable to make an account of itself? When will a strong regional survey be mounted? In this provocative essay, Sholem Krishtalka examines these ongoing problems.
Jeff Wall: A Pilgrim’s Notebook
Critic Sarah Milroy’s thoughtful cover story for our Summer 2012 issue focuses on Jeff Wall’s “The Crooked Path” show in Spain, where Wall paired his own works with those of some 60 historical and contemporary artists.
dOCUMENTA (13): Siege + Hope
This lively feature by Daniel Baird, printed in the Summer 2012 issue of Canadian Art, looks at dOCUMENTA (13) artistic director Carolyn Christov-Bakargiev, who has brought an unconventional approach to this major quinquennial art event.
Heavy Industries: Big Art Business
Some of Canada's best known pieces of public art have come from one facility: the 36,000-square-foot shop of Calgary's Heavy Industries, which has carved an unusual niche in the field. In this article from our current issue, Leah Sandals finds out more.
Oh, Canada: National Dreams
The survey “Oh, Canada,” billed as the largest-ever exhibition of contemporary Canadian art abroad, opened last week in Massachusetts. Nancy Tousley reviews the show and its nation-sized ambitions.
Tim Gardner: Studio Lives
B.C. artist Tim Gardner has had exhibitions at venues ranging from New York’s 303 Gallery to London’s National Gallery. In this feature from our spring issue, Noah Becker looks at Gardner’s studio spaces, which are considerably more quiet and modest.