Canadian Photography Institute

From emerging talent to historical archives and established artists, the Canadian Photography Institute is the place to see and study photography in all its forms. The Institute has been founded on the creative partnership of the Archive of Modern Conflict, Scotiabank, the National Gallery of Canada, and the National Gallery of Canada Foundation. Learn more

Introduction to the Canadian Photography Institute

CPI

Exhibitions

Althea Thauberger, L’arbre est dans ses feuilles [film still], 2017. Two-channel video installation. Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal. Photo: Guy L’Heureux

PhotoLab 5: Althea Thauberger

Oct 19, 2018 to Feb 3, 2019

Oscar G. Rejlander: Artist Photographer

Oct 19, 2018 to Feb 3, 2019

Edward Burtynsky, Coal Mine #1, North Rhine, Westphalia, Germany (detail), 2015, photo © Edward Burtynsky, courtesy of Nicholas Metivier Gallery, Toronto

Anthropocene

Sep 28, 2018 to Feb 24, 2019

Lisette Model: Photographs from the Canadian Photography Institute of the National Gallery of Canada

Apr 23, 2018 to Oct 21, 2018

Research, Articles and News

In the Spotlight

Dark Side of the Moon: Forensic Analysis of Lewis M. Rutherfurd's "Moon"

Forensic analysis of Lewis M. Rutherfurd’s Moon reveals intriguing details about the object’s support and its display history.
August 21, 2018
Artists

The Proust Questionnaire: Edward Burtynsky

This month, internationally acclaimed Canadian photographer Edward Burtynsky responds to NGC Magazine's version of The Proust Questionnaire.
August 3, 2018
Your Collection

Universal experiences and the aesthetic eye: images by Donald Buchanan

A highly accomplished photographer, Donald W. Buchanan believed the camera provided a means to frame the world and the camera lens brought reality into sharp focus.
July 3, 2018

From emerging talent to historical archives and established artists, the Canadian Photography Institute is the place to see and study photography in all its forms.
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