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SUMMARY:Rachel Kalpana JAMES Bright Oriental Star
DESCRIPTION:Dialogue between contemporary and historical art offers fresh perspectives on the past\, and in this exhibition\, South-Asian Canadian artist Rachel Kalpana James creates an immersive installation that illuminates a pivotal moment of East-West interaction in the early 20th century. Her work centers on Rabindranath Tagore’s 1929 visit to Canada. A renowned Indian poet and philosopher\, Tagore’s ideas on spirituality and nature resonated deeply with audiences worldwide. While the impact of his visit on Canadian artists\, particularly members of the Group of Seven such as Lawren S. Harris and Frederick Varley\, has been largely overlooked\, James’ installation offers a space to reconsider this overlooked influence. \nThrough a dynamic interplay of media\, James pairs stylized footage of foliage with text from Tagore’s poetry and newspaper clippings documenting his Canadian visit. The pulsating words on screen\, evocative of a heartbeat or a newsreel\, create a sense of urgency and immediacy. Distorted images of iconic Canadian landscapes—reminiscent of Group of Seven works—subtly challenge the established artistic narrative. Projected onto a chalked background\, the installation navigates the space between documentary and imagination\, blurring the boundaries between history and fiction. By inviting viewers to question how history is shaped and perceived\, James’ work encourages a critical re-examination of the complex relationship between colonial and national narratives in Canadian art.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/rachel-kalpana-james-bright-oriental-star/
LOCATION:Ottawa Art Gallery\, 50 Mackenzie King Bridge\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Stories My Father Couldn’t Tell Me: Jeff Thomas Origin
DESCRIPTION:This exhibition delves into the critical and creative practices of Jeff Thomas\, an Urban-Iroquois photographer\, curator\, activist\, and cultural theorist. Through his work\, we explore how Thomas’ artistic process—highlighted by artist proofs\, archival materials\, and a new series titled Dream Panels—reflects his authorship of his lived experience on this land. His work resists government designations and engages in activism and reflection\, asserting Indigenous presence and sovereignty. \nSince 1980\, Thomas has challenged the exclusion of Indigenous histories\, experiences\, and sovereignties in urban environments\, particularly in his hometown of Buffalo\, NY. His early works\, including street photography and portraits of his son\, Bear\, marked the beginning of his efforts to map the erasures and continuities of Indigenous knowledge. By recontextualizing archival images by colonial photographers like Edward S. Curtis and William James Topley\, Thomas crafted complex narratives that countered historical misrepresentations. \nThe breadth of Thomas’ oeuvre reflects his expansive curiosity and the deep connections he sees between place and time. In Dream Panels\, he revisits four decades of art-making\, focusing on themes that have remained central to his practice: Indigenous masculinity\, disability\, fatherhood\, and the intricate relationships between land\, ancestors\, and family. These panels underscore how these concerns have shaped his ongoing\, rigorous exploration of identity and community. \nThis exhibition is part of a unique partnership between the National Gallery of Canada (NGC) and the Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG)\, committed to supporting the agency\, self-determination\, and cultural sovereignty of Indigenous artists\, cultural producers\, and communities.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/stories-my-father-couldnt-tell-me-jeff-thomas-origin/
LOCATION:Ottawa Art Gallery\, 50 Mackenzie King Bridge\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Art Gallery":MAILTO:info@oaggao.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250324
DTSTAMP:20260424T235822
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SUMMARY:The Governor General’s Awards in Visual and Media Arts 2024
DESCRIPTION:Founded in 1999\, the Governor General’s Awards in Visual and Media Arts (GGArts) honor the exceptional careers of Canadian artists. Administered by the Canada Council for the Arts\, these prestigious awards recognize the achievements of artists\, curators\, and craftspeople who contribute to Canada’s dynamic visual and media arts community. \nEach year\, up to eight awards are presented: six for artistic achievement\, one for excellence in fine crafts (the Saidye Bronfman Award)\, and one for significant contributions to contemporary visual arts\, media arts\, or fine crafts. \nTo celebrate this year’s honorees\, the winners will showcase their work throughout the National Gallery’s contemporary and historical collections. From immersive installations in public spaces to interventions that challenge existing narratives within the permanent collection\, the eight laureates present a fresh\, thought-provoking perspective on the art of today. \nThis exhibition is organized by the National Gallery of Canada in collaboration with the Canada Council for the Arts.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/the-governor-generals-awards-in-visual-and-media-arts-2024/
LOCATION:National Gallery of Canada\, 380 Sussex Drive\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 9N4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Gallery of Canada":MAILTO:info@gallery.ca
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SUMMARY:2024 Sobey Art Award Exhibition
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nA special complimentary publication featuring the six finalists will be available to all on-site visitors. \nThis exhibition is organized by the National Gallery of Canada in collaboration with the Sobey Art Foundation.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/2024-sobey-art-award-exhibition/
LOCATION:National Gallery of Canada\, 380 Sussex Drive\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 9N4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Gathered Leaves: Discoveries from the Drawings Vault
DESCRIPTION:A Collection Over a Century in the Making \nExplore Canada’s premier collection of international drawings and experience never-before-seen artworks pulled directly from the vault. Established in 1921\, the National Gallery of Canada’s Department of Prints and Drawings is the first of its kind in the country\, with a renowned and constantly growing collection of historical drawings spanning the 15th to the 20th centuries. Featuring works in every medium—from graphite and ink to pastel and watercolour—this extraordinary collection offers a rare chance to view pieces by celebrated artists such as Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun\, Théodore Géricault\, Gustav Klimt\, Edvard Munch\, Wassily Kandinsky\, and many more. Among these are newly acquired works and lesser-known but historically significant drawings that are typically kept out of public view for conservation reasons. The diverse selection includes preparatory studies for paintings\, explorations of history and mythology\, portraits\, landscapes\, abstract experiments\, and poignant reflections on the human condition.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/gathered-leaves-discoveries-from-the-drawings-vault/
LOCATION:National Gallery of Canada\, 380 Sussex Drive\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 9N4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Gallery of Canada":MAILTO:info@gallery.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250331
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SUMMARY:Heavy silence by the Suzanne FerlandL
DESCRIPTION:The exhibition Lourd silence by artist Suzanne Ferland will be on display at Espace Pierre-Debain from January 29 to March 30\, 2025. \nLourd silence brings together a variety of installations that blend sculpture\, printmaking\, drawing\, sewing\, and collage with the more ethereal element of a floor projection. The materials—bronze\, paper\, and wax—interact in a quiet\, contemplative atmosphere\, reflecting the stillness that can mask deeper\, hidden violence. The exhibition addresses the issue of violence endured by women in silence\, from childhood onwards\, often occurring behind closed doors. \nWe warmly invite you to join us for the opening reception on Wednesday\, January 29\, 2025\, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Espace Pierre-Debain\, located at the Centre culturel du Vieux-Aylmer\, 120 Rue Principale\, Gatineau. We look forward to seeing you there.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/heavy-silence-by-the-suzanne-ferlandl/
LOCATION:Espace Pierre-Debain\, 120 Principale St\, Gatineau\, QC\, J9H 3M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition,Art Show
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