New Exhibitions at McMaster, Events and Pics
September 4, 2013
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)
installation view at McMaster Museum of Art
VOYAGER: Albrecht Dürer, William Hogarth, and Patrick Mahon with Stowaways
Until 25 January 2014
The art of Patrick Mahon, alongside works Mahon has selected by historical artists (from McMaster’s collection) Albrecht Dürer and William Hogarth, and contemporary artists including David Merritt, Sky Glabush, Jamelie Hassan, Colette Urban (1952-2013) and Jeannie Thib.
ARTIST’S TALK by PATRICK MAHON
October 8, 12:30 – 1:20 pm
ANTIQUITIES
ONGOING
The Togo Salmon Gallery has been rededicated as a space to showcase exclusively McMaster’s collection of antiquities. The inaugural exhibition—co-curated by Owen Phillips and Dr. Spencer Pope, both in the Department of Classics at McMaster University—features a wide variety of objects from the ancient Mediterranean dating from c. 1400 BC to c. 300 AD.
ANTIQUITIES & NUMISMATICS TALK
September 18, 12:30 pm
by Dr. Spencer Pope and Owen Phillips
(Lifelong Learning Week event)
M(M)A Education Staff Nicole Knibb Receive President’s Awards for Outstanding Service in 2025
June 8, 2026
Please join us in congratulating M(M)A’s Senior Educator (Academic and Professional Engagement) and Adjunct Professor in the Department of Family Medicine, Nicole Knibb, for receiving the President’s Awards for Outstanding Service in 2025. Nicole Knibb has made a profound and lasting contribution to interdisciplinary education, community engagement, and inclusive pedagogy at McMaster University. Through her leadership at the McMaster […]
Recognizing Emerging Voices: 2026 Integrated Arts (iArts) Awards at the McMaster Museum of Art
May 7, 2026
The McMaster Museum of Art is proud to present and celebrate this year’s graduating Integrated Arts students through a series of awards, recognizing artistic excellence, collaboration, and innovation. From work that reflects the core values of the School of the Arts to projects that push creative boundaries and foster community — the SOTA Mission Award, Leadership & Community […]
Christina Leslie Announcement on TFVA Award and Acquisition of Pinhole Remix (2020) for M(M)A Collection.
April 28, 2026
