Group of Seven: Painting Canada
The Group of Seven, a collective of Canadian landscape painters from 1920 to 1933, captured the raw beauty of the Canadian wilderness. ๐จ Their bold brushstrokes and vibrant colors defined a distinctly Canadian artistic identity. Explore their iconic works and celebrate Canada's natural splendor! ๐ฒ๐ ๐จ๐ฆ #Canada #CanadianArt #GroupofSeven #LandscapePainting
Reimagining Canadian Art History ๐จโจ
Kent Monkman is an acclaimed contemporary artist renowned for his provocative and powerful paintings, films, and installations. His work often reinterprets historical narratives, challenging conventional views of Canadian and European art. Through his unique artistic vision, he offers fresh perspectives that enrich Canada's cultural landscape. #Canada #CanadianArt #ContemporaryArt #Culture
https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/kent-monkman
very pleased with these texts I wrote for Heffel's catalogues accompanying its forthcoming live auctions in May; you can read my descriptions of Alex Colville's "Cattle Show" (1995) and A.J. Casson's "Autumn on the York River" (1959) at the links below, or look for them in hard copy ๐ผ๏ธ ๐ โจ
https://www.heffel.com/Auction/A2026s_PWC_27.pdf
Franklin Carmichael: Capturing Ontario's North in Watercolour ๐ง๐จ๐ฆ
The youngest original member of the Group of Seven, Franklin Carmichael was a painter, industrial designer and teacher. Carmichael co-founded the Canadian Society of Painters in Water Colour in 1925 and later taught at the Ontario College of Art. ๐จ๐ฆ #Canada #FranklinCarmichael #GroupOfSeven #CanadianArt
https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/franklin-carmichael
J.E.H. MacDonald: Poet-Painter of the Group of Seven ๐๐จ๐ฆ
James Edward Hervey (J.E.H.) MacDonald was a founding member of the Group of Seven and one of its most eloquent spokesmen. His rich, decorative paintings reflect a deep connection to nature. Also a talented poet and designer, he contributed significantly to the Group's intellectual and artistic vision. ๐จ๐ฆ #Canada #JEHMacDonald #GroupOfSeven #CanadianArt
https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/james-edward-hervey-macdonald
Franklin Carmichael: Capturing Ontario's North in Watercolour ๐ง๐จ๐ฆ
The youngest original member of the Group of Seven, Franklin Carmichael was a painter, industrial designer and teacher. Carmichael co-founded the Canadian Society of Painters in Water Colour in 1925 and later taught at the Ontario College of Art. ๐จ๐ฆ #Canada #FranklinCarmichael #GroupOfSeven #CanadianArt
https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/franklin-carmichael
Franklin Carmichael: Capturing Ontario's North in Watercolour ๐ง๐จ๐ฆ
The youngest original member of the Group of Seven, Franklin Carmichael was a painter, industrial designer and teacher. Carmichael co-founded the Canadian Society of Painters in Water Colour in 1925 and later taught at the Ontario College of Art. ๐จ๐ฆ #Canada #FranklinCarmichael #GroupOfSeven #CanadianArt
https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/franklin-carmichael
Chris Mackay ๐จ๐ฆ
Sharing bits of Canada 'eh๐จ๐ฆ
Adam Lauder
Art History Animalia
Don Curren ๐จ๐ฆ๐บ๐ฆ