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Prudence Heward (Canadian 1896-1947) Girl Under a Tree 1931 oil on canvas Gift of the artist’s family, 1961

Exhibitions Gallery Level 2

Speaking for Herself

March 10, 2018 - March 17, 2019

Free Admission

The longstanding exclusion of women artists from art history, exhibitions, collections, the art market and commercial gallery representation is not a debatable issue, it’s a fact. When exhibitions consist of only the work of men—the norm in gallery and museum exhibitions and collections—they are not identified as such because they don’t have to be. We don’t see titles like Men Artists from the Collection. In an effort to bring the work of women artists back into the conversation, Speaking for Herself mines the AGH collection to bring together significant work by significant artists who identify as women.

We wish to explore our holdings—historical, modern and contemporary—in a range of material practices including painting, photography, sculpture, and installation. The project features the achievements of both known or recognized artists while introducing lesser-knowns into the discussion. These conversations between historical and contemporary artists of diverse cultural backgrounds explore a broad range of themes including the body, identity, materiality, and private versus public selves.

In the spirit and momentum of this empowering historical moment for women around the world, we are very proud to present an exhibition that foregrounds the artistic voices of so many intelligent, perceptive, witty, strong, and creative women.

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Curated by Tobi Bruce

Header Image: Prudence Heward (Canadian 1896-1947), Girl Under a Tree (detail), 1931, oil on canvas. Gift of the artist’s family, 1961.

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From the Canadian Art Collection


Horse and Train 1954

Alex Colville (Canadian 1920-2013)

glazed oil on hardboard, Gift of Dominion Foundries and Steel, Ltd. 1957
© Courtesy A.C. Fine Art

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