Tom Thomson’s catalytic achievement changed the face of Canadian painting forever. The subject of many catalogues, books, plays, musical compositions, films and exhibitions, Thomson has a canonical place in Canadian culture, and each generation must reckon with his legacy anew, bringing to bear the fresh perspectives of their time.
This will be an account of Thomson fit for the 21st...
Tom Thomson’s catalytic achievement changed the face of Canadian painting forever. The subject of many catalogues, books, plays, musical compositions, films and exhibitions, Thomson has a canonical place in Canadian culture, and each generation must reckon with his legacy anew, bringing to bear the fresh perspectives of their time.
This will be an account of Thomson fit for the 21st century, offering a close look at Thomson’s legacy, focusing on the small en plein air oil sketch, of which he is the supreme master.
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Audain Art Museum: Entry Ticket
- Entry ticket
- Access to the Permanent Collection & Special Exhibitions
- Public Guided Tour (available on Sundays at 2pm & 3pm)
What's on
Tom Thomson: North Star (Until 14 October 2024)
Russna Kaur: Pierced into the air, the temper and secrets crept in with a cry! (Until 27 January 2025)
Curve! Women Carvers on the Northwest Coast (Starts on 23 November 2024)
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Audain Art Museum
Founded in 2016 through the donation of Michael Audain and Yoshiko Karasawa, the Museum celebrates the artistic heritage of British Columbia. The Permanent Collection highlights the region's cultural diversity, featuring hereditary Haida Chief James Hart’s 'The Dance Screen (The Scream Too),' a range of historical and contemporary Indigenous art, and works by Emily Carr.
The Museum also includes notable pieces from Vancouver’s photo-conceptualists. Special Exhibitions throughout the year showcase artists and collections of national and international significance, adding to the Museum's evolving narrative.
Opening hours
Thursday | 11:00 - 18:00 |
Friday | 11:00 - 18:00 |
Saturday | 11:00 - 18:00 |
Sunday | 11:00 - 18:00 |
Monday | 11:00 - 18:00 |
Tuesday | Closed |
Wednesday | Closed |