PORTRAITS OF CANADA
Photography, Identity & the Art of
Hannah Maynard, Yousuf Karsh & Arnaud Maggs
Monday, September 29, 2025, 6:30 p.m.
Isabel Bader Theatre, 93 Charles St. W, Toronto, ON
Portraiture has a unique place in Canadian art. By looking at faces portrayed—why and when—we gain insights into social, cultural, and political history. This talk looks at the art of nineteenth-century portraitist Hannah Maynard (1834–1918), internationally acclaimed Yousuf Karsh (1908–2002), and contemporary master Arnaud Maggs (1926–2012) and how their work reveals a collective Canadian identity, from the inception of the camera’s use to the present day.
An art talk featuring
ELIZABETH ANNE CAVALIERE
Author of
Hannah Maynard: Life & Work
MELISSA ROMBOUT
Author of
Yousuf Karsh: Life & Work
ANNE CIBOLA
Author of
Arnaud Maggs: Life & Work
