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July 11, 2010
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Current Exhibitions
The Group of Seven:
Revelations and Changing Perspectives
On now!
Experience the exceptional new installation of the McMichael's renowned permanent collection. To mark the 90th anniversary of the Group of Seven's first exhibition, rarely seen works from the McMichael collection and private collections are arrayed in the galleries in new and dynamic ways, opening up new themes and ideas to explore.
Following in the Footsteps of the Group of Seven
On until September 6, 2010
Discover how one family went on a thirty-year quest to locate the breathtaking landscapes that inspired some of the Group of Seven's famous paintings.
Dorothy Knowles: Land Marks
On until September 12, 2010
This exhibition celebrates Knowles' favourite subjects - the lush river valleys and prairie landscapes that characterized her rural childhood.
Woodland School
On until August 15, 2010
The Woodland School exhibit examines vibrant artworks by Norval Morrisseau, Daphne Odjig, Carl Ray, Alex Janvier, Blake Debassige, Saul Williams, Martin Panamick, Goyce Kakegamic, and other Woodland School artists.
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Upcoming Exhibitions
Bruno Bobak: Love, Life and Death
September 18 to December 5, 2010 
Take a closer look at Bruno Bobak's fascination with the human body and soul through his Expressionist images of lovers, family relations, life cycle, and portraits. His images contemplate our human condition from tender moments to despair.
Defiant Spirits: The Modernist Revolution of the Group of Seven
October 2, 2010 to January 30, 2011 
Examine the stylistic evolution in the landscape paintings of Tom Thomson and the Group of Seven, whose paintings were grounded in the elements of Canadian landscape but also took their cues from the modernist approaches to painting developed in Europe. This exhibition, organized by the McMichael, will show how the artists used a palette of modern techniques, blending Impressionism,Art Nouveau, and Neo-Impressionism, Synthetism and Fauvism.
Read on...
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Dorothy Knowles:
Land Marks
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July 2010
Programs and Events Calendar
July 11
Family Sunday: Kidsummer
Footsteps Adventure
July 18
Canadian Stories
Group of Seven - A Celebration
July 18Discovery Days
Family comes first at McMichael!
July 25
ArtChat
The Art of Travelling: Our Landscape as Muse
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Some of the programs listed above require registration. To register, fill out the online form. For more information, call 905.893.1121 ext. 2240 or visit www.mcmichael.com.
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