On Anselm Kiefer
November 29, 2012
Two artist talks at the Museum in the last two weeks — one by Jeff Thomas and another by Nicole Collins — demonstrated once again how enlightening and inspiring it is to hear accomplished artists speak about their own work.
Collins’s talk extended to include works of art in McMaster’s collection, works she had felt a connection to and had selected for the Breaking Black exhibition. Among them, Anselm Kiefer’s Yggdrasil. Further to her talk, I thought I’d share this BBC video of Anselm Kiefer speaking about his own work a few years back:
And, for those who’d like to know more about Kiefer, here is an analysis of his work by the late great art critic Robert Hughes:
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.
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Beyond February: Collecting Care and Reimagining Black Histories
March 3, 2026
The Black Madonnas of Perpetual Murmurs 19, 2023 collage, composition gold leaf, cutout on paper Museum of Art Collection Trust, 2024 As this year’s Black History Month come to a close, the McMaster Museum of Art wishes to extend its sincere appreciation to the Equity and Inclusion Office for their leadership and dedication in creating […]
