INSIGHTS FROM THE McMICHAEL’S CURATORIAL TEAM

Hear what artworks and artists our curators are thinking about in their #McMichaelFromHome videos.

Have a question for Executive Director Ian Dejardin or Chief Curator Sarah Milroy? Submit your questions on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter and we’ll do our best to answer. We’ll be adding new videos frequently, so stay tuned!

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Executive Director Ian Dejardin recalls a time when a top art critic dismissed Lawren Harris as being "Disney-ish". Today's episode of #McMichaelFromHome gets to the root of what this critic meant and why, in Harris' case, less is more.

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By popular demand! In today's edition of #McMichaelFromHome Chief Curator Sarah Milroy discusses the rather unusual relationship between Lawren Harris and Emily Carr.

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Curious to know what painting from the McMichael's collection Executive Director Ian Dejardin has been thinking of lately? Find out in today's edition of #McMichaelFromHome! Do you have a burning question you've been wanting to ask Ian? Let us know in the comments!

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In this follow-up to his previous #McMichaelFromHome video, Executive Director Ian Dejardin explains why he thinks Tom Thomson's In Algonquin Park sketch, and not canvas, is the true masterpiece (and why the same might not be true for Carmichael). Visit the eMuseum to search for all the the works that he talks about, and many more!

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In this edition of #McMichaelFromHome, we asked Executive Director Ian Dejardin which #GroupofSeven member he would like to be quarantined with. If you've heard Ian speak about the Group before, the artist he picks may not surprise you. But his reason why might just brighten your day!

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You asked, we listened! Executive Director Ian Dejardin shares his thoughts on a piece by J.E.H. MacDonald from the McMichael's collection that has been on his mind while at home. See what he picked in today's edition of #McMichaelFromHome!

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We asked our Executive Director Ian Dejardin what work from the McMichael's collection he can't stop thinking about from home. See what he picked and stay tuned for more #McMichaelFromHome in the coming days!

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