A rare look inside the studio of Canadian born sculptor Royden Rabinowitch. Minimalist in nature yet these work somehow manage to emit the energy of the powerful mind that has created them. Royden the mathematician, physicist, engineer, scientist, philosopher, artist…describes them as “simple calculations” yet the mental calculations that have led to their creation are anything but.
Gilles Daigneault expose l’héritage culturel de Guido Molinari pour le quartier et la mission de la fondation
From the CBC Archives: Prolific Canadian painter Harold Town talks about his place in history, finding happiness, and what he thinks of people who paint as a hobby. Town is best known as a member of Painters Eleven a group of abstract artists in Toronto from 1954-1960.
William Kurelek’s The Maze is a documentary about the life of celebrated Canadian artist William Kurelek, dramatically told through his paintings and his on camera revelations. The film takes an intimate look into the life of one of the 20th century’s most fascinating artists and his struggles with attempted suicide and a self professed “spiritual crisis”. Based on a film by Robert M. Young & David Grubin. Produced & Re-imagined by Nick Young & Zack Young.
Canadian photographer Geoffrey James gives a presentation on eminent Canadian artist Charles Gagnon, focusing on his photographic work and reflecting on Gagnon’s particular influence and manner of working. Beginning with a reflection on his lifelong friendship with Gagnon, James’ is joined by Grant Arnold, Audain Curator of British Columbia Art for a discussion about the work and its importance in the Vancouver Art Gallery collection. This talk was produced on the occasion of the Capture Photography Festival 2013, Vancouver Art Gallery.
Ken Rockburn spoke to Mary Pratt at her home in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador.
Sculptor Royden Rabinowitch speaks about the artist’s role as an independent thinker in society, and the main focus of his own work — to manage the tension in our secular society between values and facts. Produced by the Canada Council.
David Blackwood gives a tour of his studio. Produced by White Pine TV.
Michael Snow discusses his artworks In the Way, 2011 and The Viewing of Six New Works, 2012 featured in the National Gallery of Canada exhibition Builders: Canadian Biennial 2012.
Michael Snow discusses works included in the Art Gallery of Ontario exhibition ‘Objects of Vision’ in 2012