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May 7, 2021
Mother and Muse: Eleven Canadian Works
Reflecting on the theme of motherhood, artists from across the country capture the joys, struggles, and wide-ranging experiences of being a mother.
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April 30, 2021
The Art of Money: Colville’s Centennial Coins
Fifty-four years ago Expo 67 opened in Montreal—and the coins created by revered Canadian painter Alex Colville were a part of the world fair festivities. On the anniversary of the event ACI is launching a new online exhibition about the famed currency that marked the country’s 100-year celebration of Confederation.
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April 23, 2021
Our Earth, Our Art: Eleven Canadian Works
In recognition of this week’s Earth Day, we’re looking at artists who highlight not only the planet’s beauty but also its role as the very foundation of life and culture.
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April 16, 2021
Qaumajuq’s Bright Northern Light: Forging the Future of Inuit Art
Dr. Stephen Borys, director and CEO of the Winnipeg Art Gallery, on the making of the world’s largest museum of Inuit art.
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April 9, 2021
Master of the Monument: The Genius of Walter S. Allward
The Battle of Vimy Ridge not only defined a key military moment for Canada, it marked a turning point in the nation’s art history.
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April 2, 2021
Wishing You a Safe and Happy Long Weekend
Over the break, explore our collection of newsletters, featuring curated selections of groundbreaking historical and contemporary Canadian art.
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March 26, 2021
Sensations of Spring: Twelve Canadian Works
Captivated by the optimistic spirit of the new season, these pieces explore nature’s magnificent reawakening and the continuity of cultural traditions.
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March 19, 2021
Courting Controversy: 10 Canadian Art Provocations
Disrupting public expectations of art, these polarizing works sparked passionate debates among critics and everyday citizens across the country.
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March 12, 2021
William Notman: Then and Now
Canada’s first internationally famed photographer, Montreal-based William Notman was a pioneer of Canadian image making whose iconic works continue to inspire artists today.
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March 5, 2021
Choose to Challenge: Twelve Visionary Women Artists
Forging their own paths in a male-dominated art world, these distinguished women have transformed Canadian art through their unique vision, talent, and leadership.
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February 26, 2021
Role Play: The Many Faces of Suzy Lake
Decades before “the selfie” sparked a cultural revolution, Suzy Lake altered the course of art history by making herself the subject of her photographs. Today the Art Canada Institute proudly publishes “Suzy Lake: Life & Work” by Erin Silver, which explores how throughout Lake’s celebrated career she used her camera to push the boundaries of photography and inspire a new generation of artists.
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February 19, 2021
Living in Colour: Canadian Chroma
Beat the winter blues with these bright works. Here are twelve artists drawn to sumptuous hues and the splendour of colour.
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February 12, 2021
The Look of Love: The Art of Affection
How do Canadian artists depict devotion and adoration? Here’s a showcase of ten works.
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February 5, 2021
Artist and Abolitionist: Edward Mitchell Bannister
ACI’s new online exhibition explores the life and work of this Canadian-born Black painter, who achieved international recognition while fighting against slavery and racial segregation.
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January 29, 2021
Commemorating, Remembering, and Bearing Witness
International Holocaust Day through the works of Canada’s artists
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January 22, 2021
Art, Activism, Politics: A Canadian Commentary
Works by those who have waded into the sociopolitical discourse, using their creativity as a force for change.
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January 15, 2021
Brave New Worlds: Shuvinai Ashoona’s Art
Shuvinai Ashoona has forged a fantastical, elaborate style of drawing by fusing Inuit tradition and Western popular culture with her extraordinary imagination. ACI’s new online exhibition explores how her astonishing images of surreal settings and otherworldly creatures have made this Nunavut-based artist an internationally celebrated name.
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January 8, 2021
Fresh Starts: Eleven Canadian Artistic Reinventions
Galvanized by inspiration and creative transformation, these visual artists steered their practice in dramatically different directions.
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December 18, 2020
Eight Great Holiday Works: Some Favourites from Us to You
For our last newsletter of 2020, the ACI team presents some of our favourite winter scenes that celebrate the season.
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December 11, 2020
Catalyst for Change: Iljuwas Bill Reid
Few twentieth-century artists have been catalysts for the reclamation of a culture. In the ACI’s new art book Iljuwas Bill Reid: Life & Work, the celebrated curator and scholar Gerald McMaster makes it clear that the iconic Northwest Coast creator was one of them [en anglais seulement].
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December 4, 2020
On the Money: Pitseolak Ashoona
Ten reasons why the great Kinngait artist deserves to be on our next five-dollar bill.
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November 27, 2020
Michael Snow: This and That
A new exhibition reveals the path that led the artist to his internationally renowned Walking Woman series—and far beyond.
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November 20, 2020
American Beauty: Canadian Artists in the USA
As American Thanksgiving approaches, and as we watch historic events unfold south of the border, this week we are looking at ten Canadian artists who have made an indelible mark on American art with work that transcends geographical borders.
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November 13, 2020
William Brymner: Putting Canada on the Map
ACI's new book reveals the story of how one artist managed to inspire generations of students to embrace innovation.
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November 13, 2020
Honour and Sacrifice: The Art of Remembrance
Explore artists’ images of war with works that pay homage to our country’s armed forces and all those who served.
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October 30, 2020
Terrible Beauties: Haunting Canadian Art
Subtly eerie and downright terrifying, in this week’s showcase of works, artists bring the fearsome and the fantastical to life.
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October 23, 2020
Kent Monkman Matters
Why mistikôsiwak (Wooden Boat People) is more resonant than ever
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October 21, 2020
Join Us In Celebrating Canadian Art & Artists at Art Toronto 2020
Canada’s largest and most celebrated art fair goes digital and cross-country for the first time in 21 years. We are honoured to be hosting two talks.
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October 16, 2020
Art For Social Change
Striving for equality and social justice, these artists have dedicated their work to forging meaningful change.
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October 9, 2020
Falling into Canadian Fall
Harvesting, migration, colours, and celebration: enjoy the season through these 12 works.
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October 2, 2020
Creativity in the Time of COVID
Commenting on fear, comfort, healing, and change, artists are marking history with these works.
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September 25, 2020
New Books on Five Trailblazing Artists
Five additions to ACI’s Canadian Online Art Book Project spotlight some of the country’s foremost visionaries.
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September 18, 2020
On William Kurelek: Painter and Prophet
While popularizing Prairie life, he expounded humanity’s limitations.
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September 11, 2020
Famous Canadian Art Educators and Their Students
A look at who taught who.
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September 4, 2020
Make It Work: 13 Canadian Artists on Labour
Art that brings the meaning of industry, employment, toil, and effort into focus.
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August 28, 2020
Helen McNicoll’s Radical Light
An insightful commentary on the famed Canadian Impressionist.
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August 21, 2020
Summer Highlights Part II
Back by popular demand: 10 more Canadian works celebrating the season.
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August 14, 2020
Saskatchewan’s Famed Emma Lake Artists
Summer Workshops that Changed Canada.
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August 7, 2020
Robert Houle: Rebel and Iconoclast
A look at Houle’s transformative role in First Nations art.
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July 31, 2020
Canadian Summer Scenes Part I
Iconic depictions of the best of the season.
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July 24, 2020
Go West: Celebrating the Work of Lionel LeMoine FitzGerald
Why He Was Much More Than the Group of Seven’s Only Prairies-Based ember.
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July 17, 2020
Get Outside: Canadian Public Art Encounters
Some of our favourite public art installations from across the country.
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July 10, 2020
Re-Joyce! Wieland!
Joyce Wieland: Remembering Canada's first living woman artist to have a solo exhibition at the National Gallery of Canada.
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July 3, 2020
Looking at Me: 10 Canadian Self-Portraits
Studies of the self that offer insight into this country and its creators.
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June 26, 2020
Annie Pootoogook’s Northern Revolution
ACI’s newly released Annie Pootoogook: Life & Work reveals how one artist transformed the world’s understanding of Inuit art.
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June 20, 2020
Our Fathers, Our Art: Great Canadian Works
Ten artworks we love that celebrate all aspects of the paternal.
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June 12, 2020
Seeing the Future with General Idea
What the art of AA Bronson, Felix Partz, and Jorge Zontal can teach us about tomorrow.
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May 29, 2020
Tranquil Beauty: 10 Canadian Still Lifes
Enjoy this week’s selection of works illustrating the extraordinary range of still lifes in Canadian art.
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May 22, 2020
Why We Love Greg Curnoe’s Art — Especially now
This formidable multidisciplinary artist changed our country with his technicolour anti-establishment output, his nationalist politics, and his passionate belief in regionalism.
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May 15, 2020
Ten Canadian Art Escapes
Take a trip to these destinations presented by some of our most celebrated artists.
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May 8, 2020
Our Mothers, Our Art: Canadian Works We Love
Ten artists and ten art historians celebrate all aspects of the maternal.
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May 1, 2020
Watch 5 Favourite Canadian Art Talks
Five great Canadian art historians on five remarkable artists.
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April 24, 2020
The Magic of Mary Pratt: New ACI Book
ACI’s latest book, Mary Pratt: Life & Work by Ray Cronin, reveals the story of this iconic Newfoundland artist.
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April 16, 2020
The Joy of Canadian Art: 10 Works You Want to Know
Our round-up of some of the country’s most engaging works held in public galleries across the nation and abroad.
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April 9, 2020
The Comfort of Colville: Inspiration in an uncertain time from an iconic Canadian artist
How the beloved East Coast artist Alex Colville forged order through chaos in his paintings of everyday life.
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April 2, 2020
Stay Home with Kent Monkman
Now available-online (free) and in print-the book about the groundbreaking art event at The Met.
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March 18, 2020
ACI March Newsletter
Discover new Canadian art history articles, videos, and features, available online at the Art Canada Institute!
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March 18, 2020
The Comfort of Canadian Art During Social Distancing
ACI is committed to bringing the world stories about Canadian art and artists at a time when they are needed more than ever.
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February 11, 2020
ACI February Newsletter
Discover new Canadian art history articles, videos, and features, available online at the Art Canada Institute!
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January 14, 2020
ACI January Newsletter
Discover new Canadian art history articles, videos, and features, available online at the Art Canada Institute!
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