The Life and Times of the Canada Pavilion in Venice with Josée Drouin-Brisebois of the National Gallery of Canada

This year’s McDonald Stewart Lecture on the Art of Venice, organized by the Department of Art History and Art Conservation, is titled “The Life and Times of the Canada Pavilion in Venice,” presented by Josée Drouin-Brisebois, the Producer and Senior Manager of National Outreach at the National Gallery of Canada. We warmly invite and encourage everyone to attend. The evening will begin with a reception at 5:30 PM in the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts, followed by the lecture and discussion from 6:00 to 7:30 PM in the Isabel’s Screening Room.
 
The Venice Biennale, the world’s premier international exhibition of contemporary art, boasts a rich history that dates back to the late nineteenth century. The Canada Pavilion, designed in 1957 by Milan’s Studio BBPR, is a significant example of Italian modernism and holds a special heritage designation. Between 2013 and 2018, the National Gallery of Canada meticulously restored this iconic building, which now showcases Canada’s contributions to global contemporary art.

Join Josée Drouin-Brisebois from the National Gallery of Canada for what promises to be a fascinating inside look at “The Life and Times of the Canada Pavilion in Venice.”