Past Event
September 29, 2025
Isabel Bader Theatre
93 Charles St. W., Toronto
About
Portraiture has a unique place in Canadian art. By looking at faces portrayed—why and when—we gain insights into social, cultural, and political history. This talk looks at the art of nineteenth-century portraitist Hannah Maynard (1834–1918), internationally acclaimed Yousuf Karsh (1908–2002), and contemporary master Arnaud Maggs (1926–2012) and how their work reveals a collective Canadian identity, from the inception of the camera’s use to the present day.
Featuring
Elizabeth Anne Cavaliere
Author of Hannah Maynard: Life & Work
Melissa Rombout
Author of Yousuf Karsh: Life & Work
Anne Cibola
Author of Arnaud Maggs: Life & Work
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The Karsh Centre at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
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