Horse Power Exhibition at Rookleys Canadian Art Traces Equine Motif in Art History

Rookleys Canadian Art, located in Ridgeway, Canada, will host "Horse Power," a collective exhibition that delves into the representation of horses throughout art history, from May 30 to July 31, 2026. This showcase includes over 80 pieces from the gallery's collection, spanning both historical and modern works. In partnership with the Fort Erie Race Track, which has been operational since 1897 and is situated a little more than seven miles from the gallery, the exhibition aligns with the track's 2026 season opening. Notable highlights feature Canadian folk artist Maud Lewis's "Horse-Drawn Sleigh and Covered Bridge" (circa 1968) and works by Robert Elmer Lougheed and Franklin Arbuckle from around 1950, alongside contemporary pieces by Chinese Canadian artist Peter Cheung that reflect the race track environment. The exhibition seeks to illustrate the influence of horses on Canadian culture, labor, and artistic expression.