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Henri van Bentum, 1929 - 2022
Date: Apr 25, 2022
Spatial Rythms by Henri van Bentum marked a major transition in his artistic practice.
Harry Kiyooka, RCA (1928 – 2022)
Date: Apr 22, 2022
The AFA was saddened to learn of the passing of former board member and Alberta artist Harry Kiyooka on April 8, 2022.
Work of the Week: World Book and Copyright Day
Date: Apr 22, 2022
Every year on April 23, World Book and Copyright Day is celebrated to encourage enjoyment of reading books.
Work of the Week: World Art Day
Date: Apr 14, 2022
We profile "World enough, and time" by Ken Macklin to help celebrate World Art Day on April 15.
Work of the Week: Gag by Carissa Baktay
Date: Mar 31, 2022
Did you know the AFA Art Collection includes contemporary sculpture? Check out this example in Work of the Week.
Work of the Week: Conquered Mountain by John K. Esler
Date: Mar 18, 2022
Featured artwork from the Collection of the Alberta Foundation for the Arts: Conquered Mountain by John K. Esler and showcased at TREX - NW Alberta
Work of the Week: Pendulum by Ukainian artist Oksana Movchan
Date: Mar 11, 2022
Work of the Week shines a spotlight on Ukrainian artist Oksana Movchan
Work of the Week: Strange Jury #2 by Dwayne Martineau
Date: Feb 28, 2022
Work of the Week invites you to explore the unnoticed world of nature and to challenge our perspectives.
Work of the Week celebrates Family Day
Date: Feb 18, 2022
On Family Day, February 21, 2022, celebrate time with your family and loved ones.
Work of the Week spotlights Blues music scene during Black History Month
Date: Feb 14, 2022
The sculpture is a portrait of Edmonton blues singer Clarence “Big” Miller who was a popular figure in the Edmonton Blues scene.