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UPCOMING EXHIBITION

What of the eternal harm lurking all around?

What of the eternal harm lurking all around? examines the ways in which artists, across time and cultures, have depicted war. It orchestrates a dialogue between historical pieces from the M(M)A collection and contemporary works by invited artists. Unlike their predecessors, these artists do not merely capture battle scenes and tragic casualties. Instead, they employ nuanced conceptual approaches based on lived experience, raising critical questions about the intangible legacies of conflict. They emphasize how war evades representation, and they evoke the immense losses, ruptures, and agonies that constitute the reality of the world’s interconnected societies.

Opening Reception: Thursday, September 25th, 5 – 8pm (remarks at 6pm)

Artwork Credit:
Sadik Kwaish Alfraji,
Still from Ali’s Boat, 2015 single-channel animation film 6:37 minutes, black and white, sound. Courtesy of the artist.

Curated by: Amin Alsaden

August 14, 2025 – October 31, 2025

VIEW ARCHIVE
Link to Exhibitions Archive for a complete list of past exhibitions

PAST EXHIBITIONS

SUMMA 2025: Affirmations

SUMMA 2025: Affirmations

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Ascending Horizons

Ascending Horizons

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A series of small ceramics and pottery arranged neatly in rows on a 6-stepped white platform.

Sameer Farooq: The Fairest Order in the World

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A blurred person walks in front of a wall featuring the photographic series Grace (2006). The artworks on display are photos of figures with hands covering their faces. Installation view of I'm Not Your Kinda Princess at Plug In ICA.

Lori Blondeau: I’m Not Your Kinda Princess

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A photo of The Clichettes dressed as muscular men with wild hair, they are jumping mid-air holding colourful guitars.

The Clichettes: Lips, Wigs, and Politics

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Faded title

SUMMA 2024: Yearbook

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Detail of Rajni Perera, Storm, 2020.

Rajni Perera: Futures

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A collaged and layered photograph of the Grand River floats in the centre of a black background, along with the words: Arenhátyen tsi ní:tsi teyottenyonhátye’ kwató:ken tsi nī:tsi yonkwa’nikonhrayén:ta’s Image courtesy of Courtney Skye. The list of artists is displayed along the bottom: Dakota Brant, Denny Doolittle, Elizabeth Doxtater, Kaya Hill, Rick Hill, Arnold Jacobs, Ken Maracle, Shelley Niro, Protect The Tract Artist Collective, Steve Smith, Greg Staats, Kristen E. Summers, Jeff Thomas

We Remain Certain
Arenhátyen tsi ní:tsi teyottenyonhátye’ kwató:ken tsi nī:tsi yonkwa’nikonhrayén:ta’s

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SUBMISSIONS & ASSISTANCE

SUBMISSIONS:

The McMaster Museum of Art is presently not accepting artists’ submissions for exhibitions at this time of leadership change at the museum.  Our Interim Director will be undertaking a review of the museum’s forward exhibition schedule, as well as our policies and procedures, in the coming months.  Our present focus is the ongoing maintenance of our permanent collection and storage needs for future collection activities.

The museum remains committed to our collecting priority in the continued support of early career, mid-career and established Indigenous artists, artists of the Black diaspora and racialized artists through purchases and commissions. Donations will be welcomed and reviewed at a future date which will be posted on our website.

ASSISTANCE:

The McMaster Museum of Art is a third party recommender for Ontario Arts Council (OAC) Exhibition Assistance Grants.

The museum is currently accepting applications. Our next program deadline is: December 16, 2024.

Priorities:
Artists who demonstrate an interest and consideration of art as a medium for social change and action.

Please follow the guidelines established by the Ontario Arts Council, apply directly through their website, and submit the following with your applications:

Brief artist statement
Confirmation letter from the gallery/museum/venue
Budget
CV
Digital images of work