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Nicknamed “the French Rembrandt,” Jean-Jacques de Boissieu is an intriguing figure in 18th-century French art, whose work was widely collected and inspired 19th-century printmakers across Europe.
May 29, 2020
Dating to the early 16th century, Quinten Massys’ painting of the Crucifixion is being given a new frame that is contemporary to the period when the Flemish master created it.
May 27, 2020
Vancouver-based conceptual artist Ron Terada responds to NGC Magazine's version of the Proust Questionnaire.
May 22, 2020
Two artists express their individual perspective of their particular region, each presenting his unique vision of his Canadian landscape.
May 22, 2020
In her drawings, Evelyn de Morgan created evocative studies of the female figure, capturing light and form through delicate lines and meticulously worked chalk pastel.
May 14, 2020
One of London's most important portrait miniaturists, John Smart painted his daughter shortly after their arrival in India in 1785, a portrait that illustrates his accomplished technique and his elegant style.
May 8, 2020
In his work Kevin McKenzie has been juxtaposing Indigenous culture with symbols drawn from popular culture and colonial inheritance. He discusses his processes, material choices and recent changes to his art.
May 6, 2020
Depicting scenes of distance and serenity, painter Christiane Pflug raised the act of looking through kitchen doors and windows to the outside world to an art form.
April 29, 2020
Through film, photography, theatre and various other media, Stan Douglas combines historical fact with fiction to create narratives that speak to larger issues and make the viewer reflect on the perceptions of...
April 27, 2020