Especially early in her career, critics dismissed Mary Pratt’s work as being “just” paintings of food and kitchens and domestic life. Technically competent still lifes. Nothing more.
Tag: art
My Canada, 43/150: Bowled over by ceramic beauty
I’m pretty chuffed that sisters of our popcorn bowl and coffee mugs strut their stuff at Canada’s premier ceramics gallery.
My Canada, 42/150: Inspired in the woods
In 1965, the McMichaels offered to donate the art collection, their home, and their property to the Province of Ontario.
My Canada, 41/150: London art-punches above its weight
First off, not THAT London. The other London. London, Ontario, Canada.
My Canada, 40/150: Agog for AGO
When you live in Toronto, it’s pretty easy to take the Art Gallery of Ontario for granted.
My Canada, 39/150: Distilling industry into art
The Distillery Historic District, once an industrial centre, continues to explore new ways to showcase arts.
Teahen Tales 