Art on glass, under glass
February 19, 2014
John W. Ford sees the artistic and storytelling potential in objects that the rest of might overlook – or, in this case, look through. His glass ‘houses’ are teeming with art historical references in the form of glass lantern slides of historical paintings.
Slides liked these were projected in classrooms from the turn of the century through until the 1950s, when Kodachrome slides rose in popularity because they allowed for colour images and were significantly less expensive. With the development of digital image collections, the age of viewing images as if literally seeing through rose coloured glasses came to an end. No more faded, black and white, or pink projections of paintings.
Come explore the ‘houses’ John W. Ford has built and see if you recognize some familiar faces in the treasures within.
Be sure also to join us on Thursday February 27 when Ford will present an Artist’s Talk about his work at 12:30 pm.
Admission is free.
John W. Ford: House Not a Homecontinues to March 29, 2014 at McMaster Museum of Art.
Fall 2026 Exhibitions at the McMaster Museum of Art
September 4, 2026
Connected Histories, Research, and Archives—Interview with Nnamdi Nnake
September 1, 2026
What stories can the telegraph tell? More than a century after telegraph lines began to stretch across Nigeria, Connected Histories: The Telegraph in Nigeria invites visitors to take a fresh look at a technology that helped shape modern communications, colonial governance, labour, and everyday life. Drawing on the doctoral research of McMaster University PhD candidate Nnamdi Nnake, the exhibition brings together rare artifacts, archival […]
M(M)A Education Staff Teresa Gregorio Shortlisted in City of Hamilton’s Arts Champion Awards
June 23, 2026
Please join us in congratulating M(M)A’s Educator for Campus & Community Engagement, Teresa Gregorio, for being shortlisted in the Arts Champion Awards in City of Hamilton’s Arts Award 2026. The Arts Champion Awards may be conferred annually to living individuals who are outstanding supporters of the arts in Hamilton as volunteers, advocates, or board members. […]
