Marc Mayer and Christopher Régimbal in conversation with Sara Angel.

Agnes Martin

A pivotal figure in the New York art scene, Agnes Martin’s (1912–2004) roots are decidedly Canadian. Her unembellished canvases and iconic grids are often attributed to the artist’s formative years in the pairies, rural Alberta, and Vancouver. Martin strongly believed in the transformative power of art, and her tranquil, minimalist paintings representing beauty, innocence, and happiness earned her global recognition.

Jean Paul Riopelle

The monumental abstract works of Jean Paul Riopelle (1923–2002) are among the most iconic images in Canadian art. The Montreal painter’s compelling colour combinations and dynamic abstract paintings brought him to international renown. As member of Montreal’s legendary group the Automatistes and contributor to one of the most notorious Canadian art manifestos, the Refus global, Riopelle created an enduring political and artistic legacy.

Featuring

Marc Mayer on Jean Paul Riopelle

Marc Mayer is the former director of the National Gallery of Canada.

Christopher Régimbal on Agnes Martin

Christopher Régimbal is the author of the newly released Art Canada Institute publication Agnes Martin: Life & Work.

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Massey College in the University of Toronto