McMichael Staff Pick Favorites from Canadian Art Collection

Staff at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection in Kleinburg, Canada, selected personal favorites from the museum's holdings. Exhibitions Manager Nicole Dawkins chose Mary Pratt's 1979 oil-on-masonite still life 'Split Grilse,' praising its photorealistic elevation of domestic cooking. Art Preparator Tim Savary picked Clarence Gagnon's c. 1920 'Twilight, Baie St. Paul,' noting its vibrant blues and mauve. Development Officer Amie Takimoto selected Howie Tsui's 2009 ink-on-paper 'Dead Sea,' a 10-foot piece exploring diasporic identity. Associate Curator Emily Henderson chose Itee Pootogook's 2010 'Untitled (Garages at Night),' a nocturnal composition in colored pencil on black paper by the Kinngait artist. Assistant Registrar Hanna Broker picked Ann MacIntosh Duff's c. 1950 watercolor 'Allan Gardens,' contrasting her gentle style with the Group of Seven. Curatorial Assistant Shi Qiu selected Lawren Harris's 1912 'Houses, Gerrard Street, Toronto,' an early urban landscape with warm tones. The works span from 1912 to 2021, reflecting diverse Canadian art.