Curatorial Talk Canadian Art Hop at the McMichael Coinciding with the inaugural Canadian Art Hop weekend organized by the Art Dealers Association of Canada, explore two of the McMichael’s current exhibitions with curators Emily Laurent Henderson and John Geoghegan. Date & Time Sunday, April [...]
Earth Day Alert In recognition of Earth Day on April 22, the McMichael invites visitors of all ages to reflect on the health of our planet, our families, and our communities. Enjoy eco-friendly drop-in art and music workshops, outdoor storytelling and a musical performance by Fana Soro, a talented [...]
On Sunday, April 14 join Kate Helwig, Senior Conservation Scientist at the Canadian Conservation Institute, and Alison Douglas, Conservator at the McMichael, as they share findings from their research into the painting materials and techniques of J.E.H. MacDonald, a founding member of the Group of Seven, a tranche of whose recently 'rediscovered' works have sparked an authentication controversy. Helwig and Douglas's scientific research played a crucial role in unraveling the mystery behind the alleged MacDonald sketches currently on view at the Vancouver Art Gallery in the exhibition J.E.H. MacDonald? A Tangled Garden, and this talk will delve into the science and art of authentication within the context of their research.