Today many public monuments are controversial, but in the early twentieth century they were objects to behold—none more so than Canada’s Vimy Memorial in France, a destination for over 700,000 visitors each year. This talk addresses the iconic structure, its construction, and the role of commemorative statues in art history.

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Featuring

Philip Dombowsky

Author of Walter S. Allward: Life & Work

Tim Cook

Historian, Canadian War Museum

John Desrosiers

Director of European Operations, Veterans Affairs Canada

Julian Smith

Architect, Principal, Julian Smith & Associates

In conversation with

Sara Angel

Founder and Executive Director, Art Canada Institute

We gratefully acknowledge the support of our sponsors.

Title Sponsors DIGITAL & PRINT EDITIONS

Alexandra Bennett in memory of Jalynn Bennett

Anonymous

Karen Girling and Bruce MacLellan

Co-Presenter

The Vimy Foundation