Ross King at the Art Gallery of Ontario
Ross King / Image courtesy Judith Ghilks
On December 9, 2009 in Toronto, the secrets and symbolism of Canada’s most famous art group were brought to light in a lecture by bestselling author Ross King. King’s forthcoming book Modern Spirits: The European Adventures of the Group of Seven exposes how—despite their professed nationalism—the Group of Seven incorporated a number of international trends. A.Y. Jackson and Lawren Harris, for instance, studied and travelled extensively in Germany and France, while F.H. Varley worked for the Canadian War Memorials Fund in London. Speaking in person, King revealed the previously cloaked effects that these European experiences had on the Group’s iconic, much-loved artworks. This lecture was presented as part of the Canadian Art Foundation’s prestigious Art Talks series.
Presented in collaboration with the Art Gallery of Ontario
