Curator Talk: Proof in the Painting
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Location: Art Gallery of Hamilton
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Tickets Required
Location: Art Gallery of Hamilton
Join us for two intriguing talks that delve into the world of art authentication and the very real detective work involved in finding long lost artworks. Come behind the scenes and learn how curators research, find, and authenticate works of art. From provenance research, to art historical analysis, to cutting-edge scientific methods, our experts will guide you through real-life case studies, sharing stories of both triumphs and challenges in trying to uncover the truth behind artworks.
Whether you’re an art enthusiast, collector, or aspiring professional, these talks will provide invaluable insights into how long-lost works are found and what makes an artwork truly original.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to understand the hidden complexities of art research and authentication and discover the fascinating world where art, history, and real-life detective work comes together.
Presented as part of the exhibition Helen McNicoll: An Impressionist Journey.
Tobi Bruce is the Director of Exhibitions and Collections and Senior Curator at the Art Gallery of Hamilton. She is a Canadian art historian who places curatorial collaboration at the centre of her practice.
John Geoghegan is a curator and writer from Hamilton, Ontario, currently based in Toronto. John joined the McMichael as associate curator, collections and research, in 2022 and has contributed to several McMichael publications, including Uninvited: Canadian Women Artists in the Modern Moment (2021), Elisapee Ishulutaq: My World (2022), and Gathie Falk: Revelations (2022). He holds an MA in art history from York University and is a former senior editor of Inuit Art Quarterly.
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Curator Talk: Proof in the Painting with Tobi Bruce
Thursday, March 20, 2025 | 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Curator Talk: Proof in the Painting with John Geoghegan
Thursday April 3, 2025 | 7:00 – 9:00 PM
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Bekom Mask mid 19th Century
Unidentified Artist (Kom Kingdom, 19th century)
wood and pigments, The Joey and Toby Tanenbaum Collection, 2010