Canadian art refers to the visual (including painting, photography, and printmaking) as well as plastic arts (such as sculpture) originating from the geographical area of contemporary Canada.

Canada has a rich artistic heritage that spans a wide range of styles and mediums, from painting and sculpture to photography, film, and performance art. Over the years, numerous Canadian artists have gained international recognition for their innovative and compelling work.

The collection of Canadian Art at the National Gallery of Canada comprises a broad range of work representing artistic practices that date from the early 18th century in New France through to the early 1990s.

5 天之前 · The National Gallery of Canada is home to one of the finest collections of Indigenous and Canadian art in the world, and is dedicated to amplifying voices through art.

We celebrate and support Canadian artists of all backgrounds, inclusive of all BIPOC and LGBTQ2S+ communities. Our library of open-source books and our K-12 education programs reach hundreds of thousands in Canada and abroad.

2006年10月5日 · What, then, is distinctive about Canadian art? From the beginning, artists in Canada have refused to operate in a vacuum, to cut themselves off from their European roots, whether French, English, Scottish, Irish or Ukrainian.

By the 1960s, contemporary European and American trends—such as Pop art and conceptual art—dominated Canadian painting. Still, landscape remained the favourite theme of many painters, whether in a traditional or an avant-garde style.

2024年8月8日 · This overview aims to highlight the creativity and impact of these artists in shaping contemporary art in Canada—and beyond. For our top lists, we rely on Artfacts, 1 which uses objective data and career facts to rank artists and map the art world.

Our collection consists of more than five thousand original works of art by some of the best Canadian artists and photographers.

From the vibrant traditions of Indigenous peoples to the pioneering works of early settlers, and from the monumental landscapes of the Group of Seven to the globalized themes of contemporary artists, Canadian art reflects the nation’s journey through time.