Opening Reception For All Autumn Exhibitions
September 19, 6 – 8 pm

THELMA ROSNER: HOMELAND

Until 14 December 2013
Curator: Cassandra Getty

New and recent work by London-based artist Thelma Rosner, focusing on aspects of geographic place, culture, and notions of ‘home’. Rosner’s recent series, Border and Dictionary make reference to Israeli and Palestinian communities connected by customs and histories despite being divided by continuing conflict. An exhibition catalogue produced in collaboration with Museum London is available.

ARTIST’S TALK by THELMA ROSNER

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October 2, 1:30 – 2:20 pm

JOHN NOESTHEDEN: sterrenstof

Until 14 December 2013

sterrenstof, the Dutch word for “stardust,” is an installation of new work by senior Canadian artist John Noestheden, now based in Hamilton. It continues his interest in the cosmos and origins. His collaborative work with Shuvinai Ashoona was shown at the 2012 Biennale of Sydney, and at the National Gallery of Canada, 2013.

ARTIST’S TALK by JOHN NOESTHEDEN

October 23, 2:30 – 3:20 pm

WORLDLY POSSESSIONS: Visualizing Ownership in the Age of the Baroque

Until 25 January 2014
Curators: Gregory Davies, Assistant Professor with McMaster University Art History students: Adam Carter, Ariel de Aguiar, Taithleach Gillettsmyth, Mira Qamar and Anna Wisniowski.

This exhibition examines 17th century society and attitudes about ownership and possession through a selection of Baroque still life paintings, portraits and genre scenes from the Museum’s collection.

CURATOR’S TALK by Professor Gregory Davies

Sept 20 at 12:30 pm
(Hamilton Lifelong Learning Week event)

GUIDED TOURS

September 27 & 28 at 12:30 pm
(National Culture Days events)