Jenny Holzer to Pay Tribute to Leonard Cohen in Giant Projection

A giant grain elevator in Montreal's Old Port will be the site for Holzer's large-scale tribute to Leonard Cohen this November.

News in Brief: Joyce Yahouda Gallery Closes, Art and Health in Focus at Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, National Gallery of Canada Acquires Famed Scandinavian Work

This week, Montreal’s Joyce Yahouda Gallery announced its physical closure and the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts furthered research on art and health.

Artists and Allies Resist #Canada150 Push on Social Media

It’s just a couple of weeks into 2017, but Indigenous artists and their allies have already generated cogent critiques of the official #Canada150 hashtag.

by Leah Sandals

News in Brief: Remembering Laurel Woodcock, Peter Doig Honoured at Art Icon Event, Kim Nguyen Joins CCA Wattis

This week, the art community mourned the loss of influential conceptual artist and educator Laurel Woodcock.

Community Concerned After Toronto Gallery Co-Owner Tasered by Police

On New Year's Eve, Blank Canvas Gallery's co-owner was tasered by police—raising questions about racial bias in policing, and in the Canadian art scene.

by Leah Sandals

Canadian Art Appoints Indigenous Editor-at-Large, and Staff Writer

Lindsay Nixon is our new Indigenous Editor-at-Large, and Merray Gerges is our new staff writer.

Study: Canadians Spending Less Time on Arts and Culture

Canadians are spending less time and money on arts, culture and social leisure than they did before the recession. And art orgs need to take action.

by Leah Sandals

News in Brief: Tim Pitsiulak Remembered, Takao Tanabe Creates New Prize for BC Painters, Artists Appointed to Order of Canada

This week, renowned Inuit artist Tim Pitsiulak was remembered, and several artists were appointed to the Order of Canada.

News in Brief: Van Gogh Dispute Continues, Canadian Artists Issue Copyright Complaints, MacKenzie Gallery to Renovate

This week, there were updates in the authenticity debate over Van Gogh sketches, and a donation that will help the MacKenzie Art Gallery in Regina renovate.

News in Brief: Annie Pootoogook Honoured With Donation, 401 Richmond Under Threat, Art Gallery of Alberta Gets Funding Boost

This week, $100,000 was donated towards the Kenojuak Cultural Centre and Print Shop in honour of the late artist Annie Pootoogook.