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”
Robert Linsley: 1952–2017
Rodney Graham, Kelly Jazvac, Mohammad Salemy and other artists remember Robert Linsley, whose passion for art infused his work and life.
5 Ways to Succeed as an Art Dealer in a Smaller City
It's difficult to operate a commercial gallery anywhere in Canada, and many challenges are larger in smaller markets—here’s what some gallerists are doing.
The Carbon Footprint of Art
Are the creative industries the world’s most hypocritical polluters?
Kathy Goes to Toronto
In 1979, the post-punk literary legend Kathy Acker visited Toronto. She found a spirited art scene, a publisher and, for a while at least, new love.
Kent Monkman: History Painting for a Colonized Canada
Kent Monkman knew that, for Canada 150, he had to speak directly to the colonial, genocidal policies that have marked the country’s history.
Jennifer Bélanger: Self Becomes Art
Art doesn’t need to be serious, beautiful or overly complex, says this Moncton artist. “I think art can and should be many other things, too.”
Art at Women’s Marches Across Canada, and Beyond
From Vancouver to Halifax—and beyond—a roundup of Women’s March signs, symbols and performances that made an impression on us.
When Your Art Is in Trump Tower
Trump may have only licensed his name for use on Canada's Trump Towers, but artists still find it unsettling to have art on display there.
Police Repression and Black Activism Highlighted in New Exhibitions
From 1963 to 1971 to 2017, from Birmingham to Attica to Toronto, new shows from the Ryerson Image Centre are tackling police repression and black protest.
Margaret Haines: The Stars Down to Earth
Artist Margaret Haines presents a picture of Los Angeles as its own universe, studded with stars, gods and prophets—and a little astrology, too.