Reviews
On Charles Campbell and the Underrepresentation of Caribbean Art in Canada
The Jamaica-born, Victoria-based artist has shown at the Brooklyn Museum and Pérez Art Museum Miami—but only recently had his first Vancouver solo show
On Charles Campbell and the Underrepresentation of Caribbean Art in Canada
The Jamaica-born, Victoria-based artist has shown at the Brooklyn Museum and Pérez Art Museum Miami—but only recently had his first Vancouver solo show
Dreamland: Weaving the National Imagination
Textile Museum of Canada, Toronto May 23 to Sep 30 2012
Summer Special: A Sign of the Times
Koffler Gallery Off-Site at Honest Ed's, Toronto, June 21 to Nov 11 2012
Red Sky at Night: Atmospheric Pressures
Mercer Union, Toronto Jun 15 to Jul 29 2012
Dominique Rey
Lethbridge, Southern Alberta Art Gallery
An article from the Summer 2012 issue of Canadian Art
Balint Zsako: Demons and Ecstasy
The art of Ryerson University grad Balint Zsako is surging, with overlapping spring shows in New York, strong Ontario outings and a role in Sarah Polley’s latest film. Here, Daniel Baird considers how Zsako revamps ancient myth for the millennial generation.
60 Painters: A Class Act
The recent exhibition “60 Painters” took place in six Etobicoke classrooms, providing a unique frame for dozens of well-known Canadian painters. Barbara Hobot reviews, revealing how the show schooled viewers in alternative curatorial approaches.
Emily Carr and the Theatre of Transcendence: High Spirits
Emily Carr has been in the international spotlight this month with her paintings at dOCUMENTA (13). But there’s also a small, engaging show about her spiritual inspirations and contemporary influences now on in Vancouver. Robin Laurence reviews.
dOCUMENTA (13): Highlights from Kassel
In this review, Canadian artist Scott Rogers sifts through the sprawl of dOCUMENTA (13), which opened in Kassel last weekend, to identify six must-see projects. With inflections that range from science toys to Cézanne paintings, it’s still an all-encompassing array.