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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260418
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260420
DTSTAMP:20260423T141732
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SUMMARY:Arteast Fine Art Show
DESCRIPTION:Arteast’s first annual Fine Art Show will take place on Saturday\, April 18 and Sunday\, April 19\, 2026 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the beautiful Pine View Golf Club\, 1471 Blair Road\, Ottawa. This art show celebrates the richness of our local arts community and will offer artwork of various mediums\, something for the home\, or a thoughtful gift for someone’s special day.  Admission is free and there is plenty of free parking available.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/arteast-fine-art-show/
LOCATION:Pine View Golf Club\, 1471 Blair Rd\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1B 4S3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition,Art Show
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arteast Ottawa":MAILTO:contactus@arteastottawa.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260316
DTSTAMP:20260423T141732
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T043431Z
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SUMMARY:Joanne Gauthier - Mesclun d'égarement
DESCRIPTION:En explorant la porcelaine et d’autres matériaux\, Joanne Gauthier construit une forme d’archéologie intime :\nune archive sensible\, à la fois vivante et vulnérable. Dans un mode où la transformation de notre environnement efface peu\nà peu le sacré\, Mesclun d’égarement déploie un corpus d’œuvres marqué par un contraste fort entre la densité de la matière et l’élan spirituel qu’elle évoque. Ce mélange sensoriel\, volontairement déroutant\, invite à perdre ses repères pour\nmieux interroger la nature sacrée des choses et leur inscription dans l’espace et le temps.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/joanne-gauthier-mesclun-degarement/
LOCATION:Espace Pierre-Debain\, 120 Principale St\, Gatineau\, QC\, J9H 3M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260216
DTSTAMP:20260423T141732
CREATED:20260203T231426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T231426Z
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SUMMARY:Shifting Perspectives
DESCRIPTION:Stop in between now and February 15 to see the show\, Shifting Perspectives.The Art Hub cooperative gallery is staffed by the artists themselves and you can stop in any time to meet them and get to know their work!Open 10-5 daily\, 7 days a week\, at 127 Bridge St.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/shifting-perspectives/
LOCATION:Art Hub (127 Bridge St.)\, 127 Bridge Street\, Carleton Place\, ON\, K7C 2V6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260323
DTSTAMP:20260423T141732
CREATED:20251103T003148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T003148Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Count: Embracing the Cold
DESCRIPTION:Featuring more than 150 works from the early 19th century to the present\, this exhibition brings together Indigenous\, Canadian settler and European perspectives on the subject. \nWinter Count delves into concepts of tradition\, identity and heritage as it explores how individual artists engage with winter motifs through objects\, paintings\, sculpture and works on paper. Historic Indigenous belongings are juxtaposed with works by contemporary artists like Inuit printmaker Pitseolak Ashoona and Cree artists Duane Linklater and Kent Monkman\, highlighting ancestral knowledge\, storytelling and contemporary critique. The exhibition then draws comparisons between Canadian painters such as Maurice Cullen and Clarence Gagnon and French Impressionists Claude Monet and Camille Pissarro\, focusing on their distinct approaches to capturing the effects of light on snow. Finally\, it reveals a shared visual language among Canadian artists like J.E.H. MacDonald and Lawren S. Harris and their Canadian and Scandinavian counterparts through the lens of winter. \nNamed for the pictorial records used by Indigenous nations from the Plains like the Lakota\, Winter Countreflects on themes of survival\, adaptation and kinship\, portraying winter as a transformative force that shapes human experience. \nThis exhibition is a collaboration between the departments of Indigenous Ways and Decolonization\, Canadian Art and European\, American and Asian art.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/winter-count-embracing-the-cold/
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:20251003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260209
DTSTAMP:20260423T141732
CREATED:20250917T141907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T141907Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Sobey Art Award exhibition
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with the Sobey Art Foundation\, the National Gallery of Canada is proud to present works by six artists from across the country who have been shortlisted for the 2025 Sobey Art Award. \nThrough paintings\, drawings\, textiles\, videos\, sculptures\, multidisciplinary installations and more\, the finalists capture the vitality of artmaking in this country while engaging with subjects pertinent to contemporary identity and experience. Their artworks reflect both global and local perspectives\, considering themes such as memory\, history\, community and belonging. \nA special complimentary publication on the finalists will be available to all on-site visitors. \nOrganized by the National Gallery of Canada and the Sobey Art Foundation
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/2025-sobey-art-award-exhibition/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250618
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251014
DTSTAMP:20260423T141732
CREATED:20250619T034701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T034701Z
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SUMMARY:Erica Rutherford: Her Lives and Works
DESCRIPTION:This exhibition surveys the fascinating and multifaceted career of Erica Rutherford (b. Edinburgh\, 1923 – d. Charlottetown\, 2008)\, whose work explores themes of persona and gender\, home and landscape\, and whose life was shaped by the search for identity and community. \nThe show includes over 100 works\, accompanied by memorabilia and photographs that support the stories told by the work itself. Erica Rutherford was the first Prince Edward Island artist to be featured at the prestigious La Biennale di Venezia. The 60th edition of the international art exhibition\, on view from April to November 2024\, showcased five paintings by Rutherford. \nCurated by Pan Wendt. Organized by Confederation Centre Art Gallery in collaboration with the National Gallery of Canada.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/erica-rutherford-her-lives-and-works/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250719
DTSTAMP:20260423T141732
CREATED:20250611T210905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T210905Z
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SUMMARY:Pierre Debain: The Journey of a Dedicated Artist
DESCRIPTION:The exhibition Pierre Debain: The Journey of a Dedicated Artist\, curated by Kali Kim\, Lindsay Sabourin\, and Philippe Bourdau\, will be on view at Espace Pierre-Debain from June 18 to August 17\, 2025. \nCelebrating a milestone\, L’Imagier traces its roots back to 1975\, when it began as a vibrant community space for friends\, family\, and rising artistic talents. Fifty years later\, curator Simon Debain revisits this rich history in a two-part exhibition—presented simultaneously at Espace Pierre-Debain and the L’Imagier Exhibition Center. \nFollowing the municipal merger\, the newly formed City of Gatineau undertook the renovation of the former courthouse—a heritage building located in the Aylmer sector—and transformed it into a cultural center. It established its craft gallery within this space\, which will carry the name Espace Pierre-Debain\, in tribute to the artist who\, together with his partner Yvette Bond\, has profoundly shaped the cultural landscape of the region since their arrival. \nEspace Pierre-Debain offers visitors a unique opportunity to delve into the creative world of Pierre Debain through a curated selection of works that highlight the richness of his mediums and artistic practice. \nThe second part of the exhibition will be presented at L’Imagier in the fall of 2025. This continuation will revisit the center’s origins\, celebrate its artistic and community impact\, and showcase the unique space that Pierre and Yvette Debain envisioned and brought to life. \nFurther details will be available soon at limagier.qc.ca.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/pierre-debain-the-journey-of-a-dedicated-artist/
LOCATION:Espace Pierre-Debain\, 120 Principale St\, Gatineau\, QC\, J9H 3M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250902
DTSTAMP:20260423T141732
CREATED:20250504T000507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250504T000507Z
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SUMMARY:Nadia Myre: Waves of Want and Skawennati: Welcome to the Dreamhouse
DESCRIPTION:In Waves of Want\, interdisciplinary artist Nadia Myre weaves personal and political narratives around Indigenous identity\, both current and historical. \nWelcome to the Dreamhouse tells the story of Skawennati’s dynamic artistic trajectory as she envisions Indigenous people in the future.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/nadia-myre-waves-of-want-and-skawennati-welcome-to-the-dreamhouse/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250325
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250901
DTSTAMP:20260423T141732
CREATED:20250307T231454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T231454Z
UID:3569-1742860800-1756684799@artinottawa.org
SUMMARY:Radioactive: a selection of nuclear ephemera and records from john o’brian’s atomic collection
DESCRIPTION:Over the course of twenty years\, art historian John O’Brian curated a collection of atomic era ephemera that provides deep insight into the cultural landscape of the nuclear age. This exhibition showcases a carefully chosen selection of O’Brian’s atomic artifacts\, including photographs\, postcards\, scientific reports\, and children’s games. These objects serve as tangible reminders of humanity’s complex relationship with nuclear power\, reflecting both its fascination and its fear.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/radioactive-a-selection-of-nuclear-ephemera-and-records-from-john-obrians-atomic-collection/
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
DTSTAMP:20260423T141732
CREATED:20250131T224422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T224422Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250414
DTSTAMP:20260423T141732
CREATED:20250102T215102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T215102Z
UID:77-1735776000-1744588799@artinottawa.org
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:20250102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250407
DTSTAMP:20260423T141732
CREATED:20250102T214813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T214813Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="National Gallery of Canada":MAILTO:info@gallery.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250324
DTSTAMP:20260423T141732
CREATED:20250102T214452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T214452Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250303
DTSTAMP:20260423T141732
CREATED:20241231T054253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241231T054253Z
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SUMMARY:Woven Histories: Textiles and Modern Abstraction
DESCRIPTION:In the 20th century\, textiles were often regarded as secondary—viewed as applied art\, women’s work\, or domestic craft. Woven Histories challenges these hierarchies by highlighting the vital role textiles have played in shaping fine art\, particularly in the realm of abstraction. The exhibition brings together over 130 works by more than 45 artists from diverse backgrounds and generations\, offering a rich exploration of weaving and related techniques within modernism\, one of the 20th century’s defining art movements. \nVisitors will encounter a range of textile techniques\, including weaving\, knitting\, netting\, knotting\, and felting\, while learning about the diverse motivations that have driven artists from Anni Albers to Rosemarie Trockel and Jeffrey Gibson (Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians/Cherokee Nation). Some artists use textiles to promote social change; others address pressing political issues. For many\, textiles serve as both subject and material to critique or reinvigorate abstraction’s formal language\, challenging its patriarchal history and gendered identity. \nWoven Histories traces the often-overlooked thread of art history\, uncovering the work of creators who have been marginalized due to their gender\, race\, or class. \nThe exhibition is organized by the National Gallery of Art\, Washington\, in collaboration with the National Gallery of Canada\, Ottawa\, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art\, and The Museum of Modern Art\, New York.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/woven-histories-textiles-and-modern-abstraction/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250317
DTSTAMP:20260423T141732
CREATED:20250103T040820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T040820Z
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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:20240921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250609
DTSTAMP:20260423T141732
CREATED:20250103T041158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T041158Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Art Gallery":MAILTO:info@oaggao.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250210
DTSTAMP:20260423T141732
CREATED:20250103T041504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T041504Z
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SUMMARY:Through the Ground Glass: Reframing William James Topley
DESCRIPTION:Through the Ground Glass explores a dialogue between the historical work of Ottawa photographer William James Topley and the practices of six contemporary artists: Lori Blondeau\, Chun Hua Catherine Dong\, Anique Jordan\, Neeko Paluzzi\, Adrian Stimson\, and Geneviève Thauvette. These artists engage with image manipulation\, hauntology\, costumes\, and theatricality to challenge established narratives and reclaim agency through portraiture. \nTopley’s innovative use of the composite technique\, similar to cut-and-paste collage\, highlights photography’s power to construct compelling stories. In parallel\, the contemporary artists in this exhibition draw on this principle to resist\, deconstruct\, and critique existing frameworks\, creating works that envision and catalyze new possibilities for identity and representation.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/through-the-ground-glass-reframing-william-james-topley/
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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