Winning Title (Pictorial), The Alcuin Society Awards for Excellence in Book Design in Canada, 2025 

Sonia Del Re and Kirsten Appleyard

Delve into Canada’s premier collection of international drawings and discover never-before-seen artworks straight from the vault. Founded in 1921 and the first of its kind in the country, the National Gallery of Canada’s Department of Prints and Drawings boasts ever-evolving, world-class holdings of historical drawings dating from the 15th to the 20th century, in every medium – from graphite to ink, pastel to watercolour. Enjoy this rare opportunity to view works by Gustav Klimt, Théodore Géricault and Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun, among many others, including newly acquired sheets and little-known but historically significant drawings that for conservation reasons are usually kept in the dark. The selection is wide-ranging, featuring everything from preparatory works for paintings to subjects drawn from history and mythology, portraits, landscapes, forays into abstraction and poignant explorations of the human condition.

Celebrate the legacy of the Department of Prints and Drawings first-hand through this captivating exhibition and richly illustrated catalogue marking its recent 100-year anniversary.

Gathered Leaves: Discoveries from the Drawings Vault is organized by the National Gallery of Canada. The publication is made possible with support from the Getty Foundation through its “The Paper Project: Prints and Drawings Curatorship in the 21st Century” initiative.

Hardcover | 203 pages
Publication Date: 2024 

Also published in French under the title Feuille à feuille. La collection de dessins dévoilée

Edited by Cornelia Homburg and Christopher Riopelle with contributions by Elizabeth C. Childs, Dario Gamboni, Linda Goddard, Claire Guitton, Jean-David Jumeau-Lafond, and Alastair Wright

Accompanying the ground-breaking exhibition Gauguin: Portraits, this publication marks the first in-depth investigation of Gauguin’s portraits, revealing how the artist expanded the possibilities of the genre in new and exciting ways.

Paul Gauguin (1848–1903) broke with accepted conventions and challenged audiences to expand their understanding of visual expression. Nowhere is this phenomenon more evident than in his portraits, a genre he remained engaged with throughout all phases of his career.

A welcome addition to the scholarship on one of the 19th century’s most innovative and controversial artists, this richly illustrated volume contains more than 160 illustrations, presenting fascinating insights into the crucial role that portraiture played in Gauguin’s overall artistic practice.

Hardcover | 272 pages
24.5 x 31 cm (9.6 x 12.2 in.)
Publication Date: 2019

Edited by Cornelia Homburg and Christopher Riopelle with contributions by Elizabeth C. Childs, Dario Gamboni, Linda Goddard, Claire Guitton, Jean-David Jumeau-Lafond, and Alastair Wright

Accompanying the ground-breaking exhibition Gauguin: Portraits, this publication marks the first in-depth investigation of Gauguin’s portraits, revealing how the artist expanded the possibilities of the genre in new and exciting ways.

Paul Gauguin (1848–1903) broke with accepted conventions and challenged audiences to expand their understanding of visual expression. Nowhere is this phenomenon more evident than in his portraits, a genre he remained engaged with throughout all phases of his career.

A welcome addition to the scholarship on one of the 19th century’s most innovative and controversial artists, this richly illustrated volume contains more than 160 illustrations, presenting fascinating insights into the crucial role that portraiture played in Gauguin’s overall artistic practice.

Hardcover | 272 pages
24.5 x 31 cm (9.6 x 12.2 in.)
Publication Date: 2019

Edited by Adam Welch

Contributors: David Balzer, AA Bronson, Diedrich Diederichsen, Dominic Johnson, Theodore Kerr, Alex Kitnick, Sholem Krishtalka, Élisabeth Lebovici, Philip Monk, Diana Nemiroff, and Beatrix Ruf

General Idea (1969–1994) were pioneers of conceptual and media art whose work attained international prominence through the art world and the streets in equal measure. The ground-breaking collective practice of AA Bronson, Felix Partz and Jorge Zontal spanned twenty-five years, addressing aspects of mass media, consumer culture, queer identity, the art economy and the AIDS crisis. They remain some of the most influential artists to have emerged from Canada.

This monumental publication presents a visual survey of General Idea’s artworks, from their earliest performances and actions to their use of consumer and advertising media in the public realm to their gallery and museum work. Including texts by a range of scholars and more than 500 illustrations, it is the definitive resource on General Idea. 

Softcover | 756 pages 
27 x 30 cm (10.6 x 11.8 in.) 
Publication Date: 2022

Edited by Adam Welch 

Contributors: David Balzer, AA Bronson, Diedrich Diederichsen, Dominic Johnson, Theodore Kerr, Alex Kitnick, Sholem Krishtalka, Élisabeth Lebovici, Philip Monk, Diana Nemiroff, and Beatrix Ruf

General Idea (1969–1994) were pioneers of conceptual and media art whose work attained international prominence through the art world and the streets in equal measure. The ground-breaking collective practice of AA Bronson, Felix Partz and Jorge Zontal spanned twenty-five years, addressing aspects of mass media, consumer culture, queer identity, the art economy and the AIDS crisis. They remain some of the most influential artists to have emerged from Canada.  

This monumental publication presents a visual survey of General Idea’s artworks, from their earliest performances and actions to their use of consumer and advertising media in the public realm to their gallery and museum work. Including texts by a range of scholars and more than 500 illustrations, it is the definitive resource on General Idea.

Softcover | 756 pages 
27 x 30 cm (10.6 x 11.8 in.) 
Publication Date: 2022

This poster features a reproduction of the artwork AIDS, 1987 by General Idea. 

General Idea (1969–1994) were pioneers of conceptual and media art whose work attained international prominence through the art world and the streets in equal measure. The ground-breaking collective practice of AA Bronson, Felix Partz and Jorge Zontal spanned twenty-five years, addressing aspects of mass media, consumer culture, queer identity, the art economy and the AIDS crisis. They remain some of the most influential artists to have emerged from Canada. 

Made in Canada 
61 x 61 cm (24 x 24 in.) 

Produced in conjunction with the exhibition General Idea organized by the National Gallery of Canada and presented in Ottawa from June 3 to November 20, 2022. 

This warm and soft reversible blanket features a design by Coast Salish artist Aleen Sparrow. 

ABOUT THE DESIGN: In the intricate threads of Generations lies a profound narrative of cultural resilience and the timeless wisdom passed down through the ages.

152.4 x 203.2 cm (60 x 80 in.)
20% recycled wool, 30% acrylic, 50% recycled polyester
Machine wash cold, hang to dry 
Designed, cut & sewn in Canada

Winning Title (Pictorial), The Alcuin Society Awards for Excellence in Book Design in Canada, 2017 

Kitty Scott

The National Gallery of Canada presents Geoffrey Farmer's installation A Way Out of the Mirror, at the 2017 Venice Biennale International Art Exhibition. Farmer combines theatrical techniques such as staging and improvisation to create rich and layered works that are open to interpretation and propose multiple alternative narratives.

Hardcover | 270 pages
30 x 19.5 cm (11.75 x 7.5 in.)
Bilingual
Publication Date: 2017

This soft shawl, which can be worn in a variety of ways, features a design by Anishinaabe artist Emily Kewageshig. 

100% Recycled Polyester
180 cm x 70 cm (70.9 x 27.6 in.) 

This tote bag features a design by Anishinaabe artist Emily Kewageshig. 

100% Recycled Polyester 
Foldable, comes in a matching pouch
Dimensions: 50 x 40 cm (20 x 15.75 in.) 
Holds up to 6.8 kg (15 lb) 
Water-resistant, hand wash only 

Antioxidant green and total body ginseng. Wild maple flavour. 

Format: 24 pyramid tea bags 
Ingredients: Green tea, Canadian ginseng, maple syrup, natural flavours 
Blended and packed in Canada 

Prudence Heward (1896–1947)
Girl on a Hill, 1928

Heward was one of a group of women artists who were active in Montreal between the First and Second World Wars. She was primarily known for her figure painting and was associated with the artists who formed the Beaver Hall Group.

6.5 x 9 cm (2.5 x 3.5 in.)

In the collection of the National Gallery of Canada.

Prudence Heward (1896–1947)
Girl on a Hill, 1928

Heward was one of a group of women artists who were active in Montreal between the First and Second World Wars. She was primarily known for her figure painting and was associated with the artists who formed the Beaver Hall Group.

Card dimensions: 13.5 x 17.5 cm (5.3 x 6.8 in.)
Blank inside. Envelope included.

In the collection of the National Gallery of Canada.

This 1,000 piece puzzle is adapted from the painting Girl with a Pearl Earring (1665) by Johannes Vermeer (1632–1675). 

Finished puzzle size: 49 x 68 cm (19 ¼ x 26 ⅝ in.)

This 300 piece puzzle is adapted from the painting Girl with a Pearl Earring (c. 1665) by Johannes Vermeer (1632–1675). 

Finished puzzle size: 23 x 31 cm (9 x 12 in.) 
Packaged in a 12.7 cm (5 in.) tube 
Includes a cloth bag to safely keep all the puzzle pieces together.

Johannes Vermeer (1632–1675) 
Girl with a Pearl Earring, c. 1665 

Small Poster: 
Image size: 30.5 x 22.2 cm (12 x 8 ¾ in.) 
Paper size: 35.6 x 27.9 cm (14 x 11 in.) 

In the collection of the Royal Picture Gallery Mauritshuis

This tote bag features a detail from the painting Girl with a Pearl Earring (1665) by Johannes Vermeer (1632–1675).

100% Polyester
Foldable, comes in a zipper pouch
Dimensions: 50 x 42 cm (20 x 16.5 in.)
Holds up to 20 kg (44 lb)
Water-resistant, hand wash only

This tote bag features a detail from the painting Girl with a Pearl Earring (c. 1665) by Johannes Vermeer (1632–1675). 

Canvas
Dimensions: 38 x 44 cm (15 x 17.5 in.) 

This set includes two decks of cards featuring details from the Giverny paintings by Claude Monet (1840–1926). 

This fully lined coin purse with a double clasp closure features a detail from the design Golden Lily by Morris & Co. (1875–1940). 

Polyester 
13 x 8 x 5 cm (5.1 x 3.1 x 2 in.) 

Please Note: Photo may differ slightly from actual item in terms of pattern placement.