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Saving the Cyclorama of Jerusalem

Selling a family home is rife with emotion, all the more so when your home is a cultural landmark with a world-famous cyclorama on display.

The Heartwarming Story Behind This Car’s One-of-a-Kind Paint Job

When I’m driving “Old Red,” people see me coming.


You’ve Heard of the Group of Seven, But What About the Group of Five?

As the world prepared for WWII, five artists in Montreal banded together to capture the era in remarkable fashion.


The Blue Mountain Pottery Story

When Blue Mountain Pottery went out of business, every piece became a collector's item. Blue Mountain aficionado Mary Dunk shares...


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The World’s Strangest Landmarks

They may not enjoy the fame of the Statue of Liberty or the Eiffel Tower, but these quirky landmarks still...

These Antique Duck Decoys Are Truly Works of Art

For this passionate collector, tracking down vintage wooden duck decoys has been a lifelong treasure hunt.


The Breathtaking Sight You Can Only See Flying Over the Town of Hudson’s Hope, B.C.

At first, Joyce Sjogren’s husband joked he’d spotted a UFO site flying over northern B.C. The couple later discovered it...

How Vibrant Murals Keep This Small Prairie Town’s Roots Alive

The enormous works of art draw visitors from across the country, but they're more than mere decoration.


The Art of Tom Forrestall

Meet a storied Canadian painter who channels his remarkable talents through the medium of egg tempera.


This Charity Uses Art to Fight Homelessness

Sketch Working Arts is on a mission to improve the lives of homeless and marginalized youth through creative opportunities.


These Giant Snow Sculptures Celebrate the Joy of Winter

Matt Morris of Waterloo, Ontario has created more than 100 snow sculptures over the years—and is sharing his creative talents...

How This Anishinaabe Artist Is Changing the Way We Think About the Environment

Using wood, stone and copper, Michael Belmore's work explores our connection to Canada's ever-changing landscape.


8 New Books You Have to Read This Fall

Check out this season’s must-reads, including Sally Rooney's latest book, Beautiful World, Where Are You.


A Native Perspective: The Eye-Opening Artwork of Jim Logan

The Métis artist's work sheds light on the unique—and often difficult—northern Canadian Indigenous experience.


Dream Weaver: The Compelling Artwork of Kalum Teke Dan

The Blackfoot artist's work is a visually striking, contemporary take on Indigenous culture and traditions, typically underscored by a sense...


8 Must-See Sculptures in Canada

We Canadians are immensely proud of the beautiful and diverse landscape of our country. And from small towns to major...

This Residential School Survivor is Exploring His Dark Past Through Colourful Paintings

Heading to art school at the age of 53 was just one of many life challenges faced by Robert Burke,...


That Time Oscar Wilde Came to Woodstock, Ontario

Looking back on an eventful local visit by the famed playwright and master of wit.


Discovering Quebec’s Reford Gardens

More than just flowers, the lush green oasis of Reford Gardens has something for everyone.


Natural Beauty: The Art of Timothy Mohan

Breaking with tradition? Perhaps. But all that matters for Métis artist Timothy Mohan is making a positive difference in the...


Hope and Light: The Art of Kevin Pee-Ace

From his residential school upbringing to the early days of reconciliation, artwork and family continue to be sources of strength...


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13 Strangest Unsolved Mysteries of the Art World

Scratch the surface—literally, in the case of at least one Picasso painting—and you'll see the art world is teeming with...


Her Teacher Wanted Her to Pursue an Office Career. She Decided to Follow Her Artistic Dreams Instead

Being of Malecite and Micmac descent, nature has always been painter Lise-Marielle Fortin's muse.


How One Montreal Couple is Preserving Canada’s Cultural Heritage

With the goal of collecting and preserving early Canadian history and art, La Belle Amérique is a creative venture with...


Arthur Shilling: The 20th-Century Canadian Painter You Need to Know About

Born on the Chippewas of Rama First Nation Reserve to Ojibway parents, the late Arthur Shilling’s expressionistic paintings reflected the...

Maritime Vistas: The Art of Rhonda MacLellan

Putting her love for the Maritimes on display made this artist's first solo exhibition all the more special.


A Firsthand Experience With War Inspired This Artist to Design a Peace Garden

The Peace Garden art project at Woodwynn Farms in Central Saanich, B.C., helped artist Deryk Houston come to terms with...


10 Things You Must See at the Art Gallery of Ontario

From groundbreaking Canadian artists to legendary works from around the world, these are the Art Gallery of Ontario's absolute must-sees....


10 Things You Absolutely Must See at the Musée National des Beaux-Arts du Quebec

Visiting the Musée National des Beaux-Arts du Québec, but tight on time? Here are the 10 things you absolutely must...


This is How Many Plastic Bottles Torontonians Discard Every Five Minutes

A new art installation in Toronto’s Union Station wants to draw attention to Canada’s single-use water bottle problem.


You Won’t Believe These 14 Fortunes Found in Attics!

From Vincent van Gogh paintings to historical documents and diamond earrings, treasures can be found in the places you look...