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Five artists shortlisted for 2023 Sobey Art Award
Five artists, representing that number of regions of Canada, are now in contention for one of the most prestigious art prizes in the country.
The Nova Scotia-based Sobey Art Foundation and the National Gallery of Canada announced the five nominees for the 2023 Sobey Art Award on Wednesday. The shortlisted artists will vie for a first prize of $100,000, to be awarded in November at the NGC in Ottawa.
“The breadth of practices this year represents the multi-faceted texture and strength of contemporary artistic talent in this country,” said Jonathan Shaughnessy, NGC’s director of curatorial initiatives and chair of the Sobey Award jury. “The work of the five finalists present views on many urgent matters of our time, including 2SLGBTQ+ solidarities and representation, as well as critical questions regarding diasporic experience and Canadian identity.”
From east to west, the nominees are as follows:
From Moncton and currently living in Halifax, Seamus Gallagher is a lens-based artist who infuses queer aesthetics with self-portraiture. Outside of photography and video, the graduate of the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design and recipient of the 2022 Scotiabank New Generation Photography Award generally works with a video-game engine to create virtual reality art projects.
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Seamus Gallagher.Séamus Gallagher/Handout
Montreal-based Anahita Norouzi is a research-driven multidisciplinary artist whose practice is inspired by marginalized histories, botanical explorations and archeological excavations. The Tehran native and Concordia University graduate regularly travels between Iran and Canada to conduct her research.
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Anahita Norouzi.Handout
Michèle Pearson Clarke is a former photo laureate of Toronto whose work often focuses on Black and queer experiences of longing and loss. Born in Trinidad, she holds a master of social work from the University of Toronto and is assistant professor of photography at Toronto Metropolitan University.
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Michèle Pearson Clarke.Handout
Representing the Prairies and the North, Inuvialuk artist and curator Kablusiak creates work in a variety of mediums, including, but not limited to, lingerie, flour, soapstone, bed sheets and acrylic paint. The work from the Yellowknife-born, Calgary-based artist explores the Inuit diaspora and the effects of colonization on Inuit gender and sexuality expressions.
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Kablusiak Carpenter.Handout
Gabrielle L’Hirondelle Hill is a Métis artist and writer whose sculptural practice explores the history of found materials and challenges the notion of the city as a settled place. Exploring the concepts of land, property and economy, she incorporates such detritus as beer-can tabs, dollar-store lockets and dandelions into sculptures and works on paper she calls “spells.” The artist was born in Comox, B.C., and lives in Vancouver.
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Gabrielle L’Hirondelle Hill.Aaron Leon/Handout
Created in 2002 by the Sobey Art Foundation, the juried prize is awarded annually to an artist who has exhibited in a public or commercial art gallery within 18 months of being nominated, and who first landed on a long list of 25 nominees announced in April.
While the winner takes home $100,000, each runner-up will receive $25,000; each of the other 20 longlisted artists will be awarded $10,000. The NGC’s exhibition of works by the five finalists opens Oct. 13 and runs through March 3, 2024.
Winnipeg’s Divya Mehra won the Sobey in 2022. Her work, which often uses whimsy to comment on colonial cultural relationships, includes the Taj Mahal imagined as a bouncy castle.
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The Courtauld Gallery at Somerset House has reopened its doors to the public after a fire swept through the historic building in central London. While the gallery has resumed operations, the rest of the iconic site remains closed “until further notice.”
On Saturday, approximately 125 firefighters were called to the scene to battle the blaze, which sent smoke billowing across the city. Fortunately, the fire occurred in a part of the building not housing valuable artworks, and no injuries were reported. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the fire.
Despite the disruption, art lovers queued outside the gallery before it reopened at 10:00 BST on Sunday. One visitor expressed his relief, saying, “I was sad to see the fire, but I’m relieved the art is safe.”
The Clark family, visiting London from Washington state, USA, had a unique perspective on the incident. While sightseeing on the London Eye, they watched as firefighters tackled the flames. Paul Clark, accompanied by his wife Jiorgia and their four children, shared their concern for the safety of the artwork inside Somerset House. “It was sad to see,” Mr. Clark told the BBC. As a fan of Vincent Van Gogh, he was particularly relieved to learn that the painter’s famous Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear had not been affected by the fire.
Blaze in the West Wing
The fire broke out around midday on Saturday in the west wing of Somerset House, a section of the building primarily used for offices and storage. Jonathan Reekie, director of Somerset House Trust, assured the public that “no valuable artefacts or artworks” were located in that part of the building. By Sunday, fire engines were still stationed outside as investigations into the fire’s origin continued.
About Somerset House
Located on the Strand in central London, Somerset House is a prominent arts venue with a rich history dating back to the Georgian era. Built on the site of a former Tudor palace, the complex is known for its iconic courtyard and is home to the Courtauld Gallery. The gallery houses a prestigious collection from the Samuel Courtauld Trust, showcasing masterpieces from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. Among the notable works are pieces by impressionist legends such as Edouard Manet, Claude Monet, Paul Cézanne, and Vincent Van Gogh.
Somerset House regularly hosts cultural exhibitions and public events, including its popular winter ice skating sessions in the courtyard. However, for now, the venue remains partially closed as authorities ensure the safety of the site following the fire.
Art lovers and the Somerset House community can take solace in knowing that the invaluable collection remains unharmed, and the Courtauld Gallery continues to welcome visitors, offering a reprieve amid the disruption.
Sudbury’s annual art and music festival is marking a significant milestone this year, celebrating its long-standing impact on the local cultural scene. The festival, which has grown from a small community event to a major celebration of creativity, brings together artists, musicians, and visitors from across the region for a weekend of vibrant performances and exhibitions.
The event features a diverse range of activities, from live music performances to art installations, workshops, and interactive exhibits that highlight both emerging and established talent. This year’s milestone celebration will also honor the festival’s history by showcasing some of the artists and performers who have contributed to its success over the years.
Organizers are excited to see how the festival has evolved, becoming a cornerstone of Sudbury’s cultural landscape. “This festival is a celebration of creativity, community, and the incredible talent we have here in Sudbury,” said one of the event’s coordinators. “It’s amazing to see how it has grown and the impact it continues to have on the arts community.”
With this year’s milestone celebration, the festival promises to be bigger and better than ever, with a full lineup of exciting events, workshops, and performances that will inspire and engage attendees of all ages.
The festival’s milestone is not just a reflection of its past success but a celebration of the continued vibrancy of Sudbury’s arts scene.
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