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On Newsstands and Online Now: Canadian Art’s Winter Issue on Making History

Across Canada Dec 10 2009
Cover from Canadian Art Winter 2009 Cover from Canadian Art Winter 2009

Cover from Canadian Art Winter 2009

Canadian Art’s winter issue—themed on examinations of our nation’s art histories—hits newsstands across the country this week. Full of ideas, stories, images and web extras, this issue gives readers deep context as they move into a new art year.


Magazine highlights include:

• An exclusive excerpt from bestselling author Ross King’s forthcoming book on the Group of Seven

• Toronto critic Gillian MacKay’s analysis of Iris Häussler’s enigmatic installations

• Walrus and Brooklyn Rail writer Daniel Baird’s thoughts on the photographs of First Nations artist Arthur Renwick

• Acclaimed author R.M. Vaughan’s insights into John Dickson’s practice

• E.C. Woodley’s studio visit with vibrant Montreal modernist Fernand Leduc

• Canadian Art Writing Prize winner Sara Mameni on the films of Denise Oleksijczuk

• Reviews from Berlin, New York, Montreal, Regina, Vancouver and Ottawa, along with book and cross-country show picks for the season


A rich array of free, 24/7 online resources related to this issue are also on offer:

• Music and more images featuring First Nations curators and artists by Arthur Renwick

• Picks for Vancouver’s Cultural Olympiad including Ken Lum, Ed Pien, Nhan Duc Nguyen and more

• Video of the Power Forum at Art Toronto with Adrian Searle and Anton Vidokle

• Festive photos of scenes seen at this year’s Gallery Hop Gala

• More views of Iris Häussler’s compelling, multifaceted installations

• A survey portfolio of John Dickson’s smartly seductive artworks


Finally, those who prefer pixels to print can take advantage of Canadian Art’s digital edition, an new, ultraportable, inexpensive format of our magazine now available through Magazines Canada.

Stay on top of the best art and writing the new year has to offer! Pick up a copy of the Canadian Art winter issue today, or better yet come meet us at our free winter issue launch and holiday celebration on December 16 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at Leo Kamen Gallery in Toronto.

This article was first published online on December 10, 2009.

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