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Fall 2011 Auctions Review

After an “incredible, amazing” auction season in New York, it seemed the “world economy” was just fine. The major Canadian auctions, taking place in Toronto at the end of November, hoped this wave of optimism would carry over.

Video Highlights

A wonderful video showcase of the latest artist interviews, bio's and galleries from across Canada

Artist of the Month

Carl White's paintings and drawings have been featured in many solo and group exhibitions across Canada since 1992 and reside in numerous private collections nationally and internationally.

Galleries West Magazine

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Natalka Husar: "Burden of Innocence Act 2 and Act 3" Douglas Udell Gallery, Vancouver March 31 – April 14, 2012

The captivating collection of paintings that makes up Natalka Husar’s "Burden of Innocence: Act 2 and Act 3" make use of Lomography and Istagram extensively.

Apr 27, 2012 in REVIEWS

Janet Mitchell "PROPORTIONAL REPRESENTATION" 1973

Collection of the Alberta Foundation for the Arts

Alberta Mistresses of the Modern: 1935 - 1975 Art Gallery of Alberta, Edmonton March 10 to June 3, 2012

Though academic landscape traditions had already shifted with the Group of Seven prior to World War I, even this was not fully embraced until well into the middle part of the 20th century in Alberta.

Apr 21, 2012 by in REVIEWS (1 Comments)

Scott McFarland, “Corner of the Courageous, Repatriation Ceremony for Private Tyler William Todd, Grenville St., Toronto, Ontario, April 14, 2010”

Courtesy of Scott McFarland and Monte Clark Gallery Vancouver / Toronto

"Scott McFarland: Winter Retreating Spring Offence" Monte Clark Gallery, Vancouver,. March 29 to May 5, 2012

When a Canadian soldier dies in Afghanistan, his or her body (if there is a body left) is repatriated at a ceremony on Toronto’s Grenville Street. A mixed lineup of militia, firefighters, and onlookers salutes the fallen soldier’s return.

Apr 6, 2012 in REVIEWS

Kent Tate: "Movies for a Pulsing Earth", Art Gallery of Swift Current, March 3 to April 29, 2012

You enter a large white room where nine, flat, screen video monitors are hung on three of the walls. In one corner and positioned to view all of the monitors, is an internally-illuminated, whitish resin, bust of an androgynous human viewer.

Apr 6, 2012 in REVIEWS

Edward Poitras, installation view, "Ground"

Photo by Don Hall, courtesy of the MacKenzie Art Gallery.

"13 Coyotes: Edward Poitras" Mackenzie Art Gallery, Regina, January 21 to April 22, 2012

Dominating much of the Mackenzie Art Gallery is "13 Coyotes" - a look at new works by one of Canada's most treasured artists, Edward Poitras. Curated by Michelle Lavallee, the exhibition has two distinct flavours in two different galleries.

Apr 6, 2012 by in REVIEWS

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