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James Adams is a former national arts correspondent for The Globe and Mail.

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September 21, 2016

Brian Hunter took the RBC contest’s top prize with a 2015 work, in oils on wood, titled Two empty trays mounted vertically.

Brian Hunter took the RBC contest’s top prize with a 2015 work, in oils on wood, titled Two empty trays mounted vertically.

Winnipeg artist Brian Hunter wins RBC painting competition

September 16, 2016

Rebecca Belmore was the first aboriginal to represent Canada at the Venice Biennale, in 2005.

Rebecca Belmore was the first aboriginal to represent Canada at the Venice Biennale, in 2005.

Rebecca Belmore on her gradual trek eastward and life as an artist

September 9, 2016

Royal Conservatory of Music negotiates deal with Ontario to reduce debt payment

September 9, 2016

In/Future art and Small World Music Festival organizers Layne Hinton, left, Rui Pimenta pose inside the old log ride course at Ontario Place in Toronto, Friday September 2, 2016.

In/Future art and Small World Music Festival organizers Layne Hinton, left, Rui Pimenta pose inside the old log ride course at Ontario Place in Toronto, Friday September 2, 2016.

Toronto’s aging Ontario Place on cusp of mini-revival as it hosts dual festival

September 8, 2016

The Death of Louis XIV, starring Jean-Pierre Léaud as the dying Sun King.

The Death of Louis XIV, starring Jean-Pierre Léaud as the dying Sun King.

TIFF’s Wavelengths program goes beyond ‘avant-garde’

September 7, 2016

This painting was at the centre of a Chicago court case in which its owner sued famous painter Peter Doig over his denial that he created it.

This painting was at the centre of a Chicago court case in which its owner sued famous painter Peter Doig over his denial that he created it.

Peter Doig on the mysterious, maddening case of ‘Pete Doige’

September 2, 2016

An aerial shot of 100 Wellington.

An aerial shot of 100 Wellington.

National Portrait Gallery’s potential revival is up to the public – and it’s complicated

August 26, 2016

If you’re needing to be convinced of Frank’s genius, Don’t Blink is not the best place to look, arresting as it is.

If you’re needing to be convinced of Frank’s genius, Don’t Blink is not the best place to look, arresting as it is.

Don’t Blink: Arresting, but not the best portrayal of Robert Frank’s genius

August 24, 2016

The painting at the centre of the court case in which its owner sued famous painter Peter Doig over his denial of the artworks creation.

The painting at the centre of the court case in which its owner sued famous painter Peter Doig over his denial of the artworks creation.

Despite verdict, Peter Doig case could pose problems for other artists

August 23, 2016

Luce Lebart, 45, currently director of collections and curator at the Paris-based Société française de photographie, officially assumes the CPI directorship Aug. 29.

Luce Lebart, 45, currently director of collections and curator at the Paris-based Société française de photographie, officially assumes the CPI directorship Aug. 29.

Canadian Photography Institute aims to be a centre of photographic study, display

August 22, 2016

NDP hopeful David Lewis greets bus riders in 1962.

NDP hopeful David Lewis greets bus riders in 1962.

Photography book The Canadians a kind of reimagining of The Americans

August 12, 2016

Tom Thomson’s The Pointers (1916-17) is a stellar example of the use of colour as form and structure.

Tom Thomson’s The Pointers (1916-17) is a stellar example of the use of colour as form and structure.

McMichael Canadian Art Collection bets big on past for 50th anniversary

August 2, 2016

Ian Dejardin, then head of the Dulwich Picture Gallery in south London, is photographed at the Art Gallery of Ontario on April 15, 2011, with Tom Thomson's The West Wind.

Ian Dejardin, then head of the Dulwich Picture Gallery in south London, is photographed at the Art Gallery of Ontario on April 15, 2011, with Tom Thomson's The West Wind.

McMichael taps British arts administrator Ian Dejardin as next executive director

July 22, 2016

Dave Heath: A haunted genius behind the camera

July 15, 2016

Chantal Pontbriand, former CEO and director of the Museum of Contemporary Art, at the new MoCA building, on March 29 2016.

Chantal Pontbriand, former CEO and director of the Museum of Contemporary Art, at the new MoCA building, on March 29 2016.

‘I know I want to do things here.’ Chantal Pontbriand on life post-MoCA and why she’s staying put in Toronto

July 14, 2016

Bernadette Murphy.

Bernadette Murphy.

Historian Bernadette Murphy on digging into the Van Gogh ear mystery

July 12, 2016

A self-portrait by late Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh is seen on display at the Orsay Museum in Paris in March, 2014.

A self-portrait by late Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh is seen on display at the Orsay Museum in Paris in March, 2014.

Mystery solved? Van Gogh sliced off nearly entire ear, historian discovers

July 8, 2016

TORONTO, JUNE 24, 2016 - CHIHULY GLASS ROM - The Royal Ontario Museum opens an exhibit by American Glass artist Dale Chihuly including a Persian Trellis. The exhibit featuring eleven separate glass art pieces, including four new works designed specifically for the ROM show, runs from June 25, 2016 until January 2, 2017. Glenn Lowson photo for The Globe and Mail - ARTS

TORONTO, JUNE 24, 2016 - CHIHULY GLASS ROM - The Royal Ontario Museum opens an exhibit by American Glass artist Dale Chihuly including a Persian Trellis. The exhibit featuring eleven separate glass art pieces, including four new works designed specifically for the ROM show, runs from June 25, 2016 until January 2, 2017. Glenn Lowson photo for The Globe and Mail - ARTS

ROM's Dale Chihuly exhibit exudes Trump: lots of noise, but little substance

July 6, 2016

Terry Nicholson hasn’t been hired for a fixed term as interim chief of MOCA.

Terry Nicholson hasn’t been hired for a fixed term as interim chief of MOCA.

Museum of Contemporary Art names Terry Nicholson interim CEO

July 5, 2016

Alex Fischer

Alex Fischer

RBC Canadian Painting Competition names finalists for $25,000 prize