by janecanapini | Oct 5, 2022 | Art, Saskatchewan
When the average person thinks about Canadian Indigenous art, (if they think about it at all), what probably comes to mind are traditional beaded moccasins, totem poles and soapstone carvings. Today, there are exciting modern art pieces being created by Canadian Indigenous artists who are paying homage to their past by using some of their culture’s traditional techniques, but in a decidedly more modern way that reflects their interpretation of the world and what’s happening in it right now.
by janecanapini | Jan 8, 2022 | Art, Montreal, Quebec
There’s a wealth of public art in Montreal on display throughout the city, and discovering these installations on your own self-guided tour is one of the best things to do on a weekend in Montreal. Here are some tips for where to see some of the best examples.
by janecanapini | Nov 1, 2019 | Arizona, Art, Museums
One of the best things about visiting a new city or country is the opportunity to check out their museums. Whether they are small and quirky, focused on niche subjects or historical events, or are considered landmarks in their own right, there’s a museum that...
by janecanapini | Aug 29, 2019 | Art, Nature & Wildlife, Ontario
The impressionist paintings of Canada’s Group of Seven artists may be familiar to many of us in Canada (and many more of us now, thanks to actor Steve Martin’s high-profile interest in Lawren Harris.) But it’s only when you see the landscapes that inspired those evocative paintings that you can truly appreciate how these artists were able to capture the unique beauty found in certain places in Canada. One of those places is Killarney Provincial Park, in northeastern Ontario, and after doing 3 Killarney hikes with truly inspiring views, Henk and I were even more impressed with this Park’s beauty.