VWA Painted Out of the Picture: The Wives of the Group of Seven
A lecture presented by the Victoria Women's Association (VWA) at Victoria University, University of Toronto. Author and curator Angie Littlefield explores the overlooked lives of the wives of the Group of Seven, the celebrated Canadian landscape painters, and the roles they played in shaping their husbands' careers. Held Mar 27, 2024 at Alumni Hall.
- Dates
- March 27, 2024
- Hours
- 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
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Victoria Women's Association Presents: Painted Out of the Picture — The Wives of the Group of Seven
Where: Alumni Hall, Victoria University, University of Toronto
About this Event: While the husbands received acclaim for their contributions to Canadian art, the wives of the Group of Seven were largely overlooked. This talk, led by author and curator Angie Littlefield, sheds light on the significant roles these women played in shaping their husbands' careers while also emphasizing their agency in carving out meaning in their own lives.
About the Speaker: Author and curator Angie Littlefield has authored three books about Tom Thomson. Her most recent work, Tom Thomson's Fine Kettle of Friends, was shortlisted for the Whistler Independent Book Award in 2021. She has also written articles and curated exhibitions at the Art Gallery of Ontario, the Museum Ludwig in Cologne, and the Lonsdale Gallery in Toronto.
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