I read early reports about the exhibition, noting it included Lego structures and trash-heap-bits-become-“art” assemblages: stuff that normally set off a “wanker” alarm bell in my brain.
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My Canada, 44/150: A piercing domestic light
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.
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.
My Canada, 38/150: Somewhere over the rainbow
In my childhood, “Pride” was a laundry soap.
