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Life in Norfolk: Photographs by Peter Henry Emerson

In the 1880s British photographer Peter Henry Emerson captured a series of atmospheric images of the landscape and the working people of Norfolk in eastern England.

Always Forging Ahead: Early Styles of Francis Picabia

Associated with many avant-garde movements throughout his career, the artist and poet Francis Picabia never adhered to one movement. His sarcastic and playful view on life is a common theme.

Women Who Look Out from the Canvas: The Paintings of Prudence Heward

In her paintings, Prudence Heward depicted women, whom she portrayed as self-contained, even defiant, and whose gazes often directly met that of the viewer.

Canadian frame of mind: Revisiting Joyce Wieland

Created as a tribute to Canada’s centennial, Joyce Wieland's "Confedspread" of 1967 was her first use of quilting to convey the patchwork complexity of Canada.

Stories in the blank spaces: Brenda Draney's "Aspen"

A newly acquired work by Brenda Draney reveals her story telling and illustrates the way she invites the viewer to complete the narrative.

Nina Raginsky: Portraits

Prominent in the 1960s and 1970s, photographer Nina Raginsky has created sensitive portraits of people from all walks of life.

Border Divide: Ron Terada and the Power of Signs

Ron Terada's "You Have Left the American Sector" resonates strongly in today's political climate and has a universal relevance across all borders.

John Greer: Reconciling Image and Object

In Italy in 1986 John Greer set a new path for his sculpture by returning to traditional techniques and materials while remaining true to the ideals of conceptual art.

Donald Judd and the National Gallery of Canada: An Enduring Relationship

The 1975 mid-career retrospective of American artist Donald Judd at the National Gallery of Canada broke new ground by involving both the artist and curator in all aspects of the exhibition.

Secrets of the process: Revelations in Paintings

A great painting is a multi-layered thing. Sometimes seeing what lies beneath the surface can allow insight into the artist's meaning and method.
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