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Canada Day 1984: Barbara Spohr

On 1 July 1984 photographer Barbara Spohr photographed her local Canada Day parade in British Columbia as part of her project depicting an "open-minded portrait of the quality of life in the town of Nelson."

Dan Flavin and Luminosity

American artist Dan Flavin is famous for his innovative use of commercially available fluorescent light tubes and the interaction between the work, light and space.

Agnes Martin: Beauty is in your mind, not in the rose

Through enigmatic works such as her painting "White Flower", Agnes Martin wanted to convey a sense of lightness and to create an abstract emotional experience.

Perspectives on Urban Spaces

Larissa Fassler's "Civic. Centre. I, II, III" is one of a group of works that show multiple perspectives of urban spaces, offering an artist's way of looking that lets us reflect on how we perceive cities.

A Miniature Portrait of Elizabeth Campbell by John Smart

During his decade-long stay in Madras, the portrait miniaturist John Smart painted an elegant yet natural portrait of Elizabeth Campbell, most likely a token for her husband.

"The French Rembrandt": Etcher Jean-Jacques de Boissieu

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.

Glyde and Schaefer: Visions of Canada

Two artists express their individual perspective of their particular region, each presenting his unique vision of his Canadian landscape.

The Haunting and Hyperrealist Drawings of Evelyn De Morgan

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.

John Smart’s Portrait of his Daughter Anna Maria

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.

Views of Solitude: Christiane Pflug

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.
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