Past Exhibitions

July 16, 2021 — November 14, 2021

The Collectors’ Cosmos: The Meakins–McClaran Print Collection

The print collection of Drs. Jacqueline McClaran and Jonathan Meakins stands alone in the annals of Canadian private collections.

February 18, 2021 — May 29, 2022

This new exhibition presents a selection of ephemera from the Library and Archives’ documentation collection.

October 1, 2020 — January 3, 2021

A new exhibition featuring the work of one Canada’s most innovative conceptual artists.

September 19, 2020 — October 29, 2020

Featuring over 100 works by some 35 artists, this exhibition presents a fresh perspective on the reception and spread of Impressionism in Canadian...

September 18, 2020 — January 3, 2021

View works of graphic design by members of the Group of Seven, celebrating the centenary of their first exhibition in May 1920.

February 8, 2020 — May 25, 2020

Explore photographic synergies in this thought-provoking exhibition showcasing photographs collected by the National Gallery of Canada.

January 14, 2020 — April 26, 2020

Enjoy illustrated books and related prints by this 19th-century English poet, painter and printmaker.

December 14, 2019 — June 6, 2022

Experience the acclaimed multi-sensory political work by South African artist William Kentridge.

November 29, 2019 — November 15, 2020

Witness the unbridled creativity of Renaissance and Baroque artists, such as Albrecht Dürer, in bringing monsters to life in an artful manner.

November 8, 2019 — October 4, 2020

Don’t miss this electrifying exhibition featuring contemporary works from Indigenous artists located around the globe.