Whistler, British Columbia, May 29, 2024 /CNW/ – The Audain Museum of Art (AAM) is proud to announce its upcoming special exhibition. Tom Thomson: PolarisPublic release Saturday, June 29, 2024This compelling selection of over 100 paintings will be the largest exhibition of his work to date and will explore Tom Thomson's extraordinary talent and enduring legacy. Canada's The most iconic artist.
Thomson's catalytic work changed Canadian painting forever. Despite his untimely death, his role as an “artistic voice in the wilderness” ushered in the arrival of the famous Group of Seven. Having earned a unique place in Canadian culture, Thomson continues to honor his legacy with each generation, bringing new perspectives to his timeless art. Tom Thomson: Polaris A wonderful display of landscape paintings from McMichael Canadian Art collection National Museum of Art Canadaand works from public and private collections around the world. CanadaIt will give audiences a new look at this brilliant talent.
“Our family foundation is Tom Thomson: Polaris “Thomson is an exceptionally talented artist who has made an enormous contribution to Canadian art during his short creative career. To be able to experience such an important part of his incredible body of work in one place is a special opportunity for art lovers.”
doctor Curtis CollinsThe Audain Museum's Director and Chief Curator said:Polaris This is the most significant history exhibition the AAM has mounted since opening to the public in 2016. Museum visitors will be astonished by Thomson's ability to conjure up the ruggedness of the city. Ontario Its location along the northern lake shore makes it a perfect fit for our finest collection. Emily Carr Captured Painting British Columbia Towering forest.”
Co-curator Ian Desjardins and Sarah MilroyMcMichael Canadian Art collection in Kleinburg, OntarioThis special exhibition presents Thomson's oil sketches chronologically and thematically, revealing the essence of his vision and moments of artistic experimentation. Ian A.C. Desjardins, Sarah MilroyAlgonquin historian Christine McRae LukkasavichCultural historian Douglas Hunterand Contemporary Canadian Artists Ben Reeves, Sandra Meigsand Zakari Logan Accompanying Tom Thomson: Polaris You can purchase it at the museum shop.
Tom Thomson: Polaris The event is made possible by presenting sponsor Audyne Foundation, major sponsor DR Sobey Foundation, and supporting sponsors Heffel Fine Art Auction House, Toys R Us, VBCE, government partners and resort municipalities. Whistler and Government Canadaand hotel sponsor Fairmont Chateau Whistler. The exhibition is Sue Loop.
About the Audain Museum
Founded in 2016, the museum Michael Audin and Yoshiko KarasawaThe permanent collection is British ColumbiaIllustrating the richness of cultural differences CanadaHighlights include a hereditary Haida chief James Hart's Dance Screenan outstanding collection of historical and contemporary Native American art, Emily Carr And lots of great work Vancouver Photography Conceptualist works. The museum hosts a number of special exhibitions each year featuring artists and collections of national and international importance.
Source: Audain Museum
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