2024 Sobey Art Award Exhibition
January 2 - April 6
$17
In partnership with the Sobey Art Foundation, the National Gallery of Canada is proud to present the works of six artists from across the country, each shortlisted for the 2024 Sobey Art Award.
The dynamic practices of these artists offer profound insights into themes of place, identity, community, and belonging. Taqralik Partridge (Inuk, Scottish) creates an installation that reflects the intergenerational significance of caribou for Inuit and Arctic Indigenous peoples, using an amautik (child-carrying garment) and video. Judy Chartrand (Cree) uses mixed media to challenge colonial narratives, racism, and stereotypes. Métis filmmaker Rhayne Vermette crafts poetic, multi-layered stories centered on family, home, distance, and identity. June Clark’s multidisciplinary approach explores the intersections of personal and family histories, memory, and identity. Nico Williams (Anishinaabe) reimagines everyday objects through collaborative beadwork sculptures, drawing on rich intergenerational practices. Mathieu Léger examines his Acadian heritage in a global context, exploring how ancestry shapes present experiences through physical actions.
A special complimentary publication featuring the six finalists will be available to all on-site visitors.
This exhibition is organized by the National Gallery of Canada in collaboration with the Sobey Art Foundation.