Marc Mayer
@marc_mayer
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Five reasons why modern art seduces — and confounds — us | CBC Radio
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We’re dazzled, and sometimes frazzled, by our encounters with contemporary art. Marc Mayer, former director of the National Gallery of Canada, draws back the curtain to show what’s behind the art...
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The art world is failing to foster and manage creative talent
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Eminent generalists may be built for art, but the art world was not built for them
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Congratulations to Kitty Scott who becomes the first female Chief Curator of the National Gallery of Canada. She has my best wishes of success and, especially, joy in her new role.
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Jim Borcoman (1926-2019) built the foundations and the first floor of Canada's finest public collection of photographs. The last great museum pioneer of my acquaintance, we owe him a lot. Grateful for his friendship, I'll miss his kindness, wit, & his unique visual intelligence.
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The Shows to See in Toronto this Weekend
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With Art Toronto opening on 25 October, don’t miss out on all that the city has to offer
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Un personnage des plus sympathiques, je retiens d’excellents souvenirs de lui, de son érudition hors pair, son ouverture d’esprit, son enthousiasme et son humour fraternel. Salut et merci, cher François-Marc.
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Il aura été indissociable de Borduas et de l’art en Nouvelle-France.
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The Met Will Use its Facade and Great Hall to Showcase Contemporary Art
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'A twinkle in his eye': Renowned Prairie sculptor Joe Fafard dies at home in Sask. | CBC News
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The family of Saskatchewan artist Joe Fafard has confirmed his death at his home in Lumsden on Saturday.
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More sad news for this tragic day. Okwui Enwezor, curator of Documenta and Venice Biennale, has died aged 55:
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Good news. Alexandra “Sasha” Suda named new NGC Director and CEO. I can breath again. And even smile! She’ll be great.
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National Gallery of Art in Washington hires its first female director https://t.co/MbUP0cdRSz
@ngadc @artsmia
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How brilliant! Lve this news! National Gallery of Art Chooses First Female Director via @NYTimes
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A memorable soirée saluting Marc Mayer for ten productive years at the helm of the National Gallery of Canada with artists, collectors, philanthropists, business, government and community leaders in attendance. @NatGalleryCan #art #culture #philanthropy
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Hats off to the excellent 2018 @PrixSobeyAward finalists and hearty congratulations to the brilliant Kapwani Kiwanga!
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Félicitations à la brilliante Kapwani Kiwanga lauréate du @PrixSobeyAward 2018 et chapeau aux excellent finalistes.
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Your National Museums love to welcome visitors for events, meetings as well as a general visit to our galleries. @MuseumofNature @NatGalleryCan @SciTechMuseum @CanWarMuseum @CanMusHistory
Meeting today @ the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. Beautiful building! Was able to watch the sun rise in the glass enclosed board room. Definitely one of the nicest meeting locales I’ve been at.
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Okwui Enwezor is The Game Changer. I hope his health improves so that he can continue to open our eyes even further.
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“One doesn’t take in Proust or Canada on the basis of a single visit.” —Donald Barthelme
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Jaan Poldaas 1948-2018. One of Canada’s finest artists has died. He understood something profound about colour, its ability to represent and tell stories on its own, without shape, line or texture. Sadly, he was far more paradigmatic than was ever acknowledged.
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