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Canadian Contemporaries Critically Acclaimed Canadian Contemporary Art Visits Def Sup By Meegan Gildehaus
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thrilling roster of worldclass artists are making their Thunder Bay debut at Definitely Superior Art Gallery on March 25 and continue to show for the month of April. The influential lineup of these multi-disciplinary artists presents a unique opportunity for the local community to experience major artists’ works usually reserved for major galleries worldwide. The first of the contemporary Canadian lineup is Diane Landry of Quebec. Her exhibit Knight of Infinite Recognition is a mesmerizing kinetic, light, and multimedia installation. Recognized as one of the country’s most prominent artists, Landry has shown and performed her work extensively throughout Canada and the world, with more than 100 exhibitions/performances in collections worldwide. The Contemporary 14 Collection, from Dr. Bob Chaudhuri’s collection, features 14 national artists exhibiting an entirely new lineup of groundbreaking and influential art. The variety of mixed media pieces includes painting, ceramics, sculpture, printmaking, photography, glassworks, and drawings. The unique collection supports the artists while also providing access to leading edge contemporary art for the public. It is also one of the largest contemporary collections in Northwestern Ontario and the
14 artists have all received various recognition from the international art scene. Marcel Dzama, born in Winnipeg and working and living in New York, is the final critically acclaimed Canadian artist presenting work at Definitely Superior Art Gallery this month. Dzama’s pieces draw recognizable inspiration from the 20th century modernist movement, with nods towards Marcel Duchamp, Dadaism, and Bauhaus, among others. Dzama’s short art film A Game of Chess is showing at the gallery and stays true to his internationally recognized style of imaginative imagery that contradicts and conflicts with pre-conceived ideologies. “The film is a beautiful, haunting, black and white avant-garde work portraying ballet, music, and chess—an ode to artist Marcel Duchamp,” says David Karasiewicz, Definitely Superior’s executive/artistic director. “All of the shows are world class, diverse, edgy, and highly contemplative. This is a recipe for excitement and we are excited!” These three Canadian contemporary exhibitions will run until Saturday April 29 at Definitely Superior Art Gallery. Be sure not to miss these acclaimed exhibitions this month. For more information visit definitelysuperior.com.
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