This notecard features Louise Bourgeois’ sculpture Maman (1999, cast 2003). Presiding over the plaza of the National Gallery of Canada, Maman was inspired by the artist’s own mother, and stands as a nurturing and protective symbol of fertility, shelter and the home.

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

© The Easton Foundation/VAGA at Artists Rights Society (ARS)/SOCAN, Montréal (2022)

This stainless steel travel mug features Louise Bourgeois’ sculpture Maman (1999, cast 2003). Presiding over the plaza of the National Gallery of Canada, Maman was inspired by the artist’s own mother, and stands as a nurturing and protective symbol of fertility, shelter and the home. The neoprene cover is waterproof, stain proof, and eliminates condensation.

8 cm (3 ¼ in.) in diameter
Holds 473 ml (16 fl. oz.)
Hand wash

© The Easton Foundation/VAGA at Artists Rights Society (ARS)/SOCAN, Montréal (2022)

This unisex T-shirt features Louise Bourgeois’ sculpture Maman (1999, cast 2003). Presiding over the plaza of the National Gallery of Canada, Maman was inspired by the artist’s own mother, and stands as a nurturing and protective symbol of fertility, shelter and the home.

Made in Canada
100% organic cotton

© The Easton Foundation/VAGA at Artists Rights Society (ARS)/SOCAN, Montreal (2022)

This youth T-shirt features Louise Bourgeois’ sculpture Maman (1999, cast 2003). Presiding over the plaza of the National Gallery of Canada, Maman was inspired by the artist’s own mother, and stands as a nurturing and protective symbol of fertility, shelter and the home.

Made in Canada
100% organic cotton

© The Easton Foundation/VAGA at Artists Rights Society (ARS)/SOCAN, Montreal (2022)

This set of 4 coasters features a detail from the painting Man Changes into Thunderbird by Anishnaabe (Ojibwa) artist Norval Morrisseau (1932–2007).

9.5 x 9.5 cm (3 ¾ x 3 ¾ in)
Cork

Lori Pauli with an introduction by Joseph Mulholland

Only recently has the name Margaret Watkins come to be cited in the annals of 20th century photography. Born and raised in Canada, Watkins became a driving force at one of the most important photography schools in America. Her photographs, most notably her still-life images, now key works in the history of early advertising photography and classic examples of modernist photography, have earned her special recognition within the history of the medium.

Softcover | 160 pages
Publication Date: 2012

Lori Pauli with an introduction by Joseph Mulholland

Only recently has the name Margaret Watkins come to be cited in the annals of 20th century photography. Born and raised in Canada, Watkins became a driving force at one of the most important photography schools in America. Her photographs, most notably her still-life images, now key works in the history of early advertising photography and classic examples of modernist photography, have earned her special recognition within the history of the medium.

Softcover | 160 pages
Publication Date: 2012

This fine bone china teacup depicts a detail from the painting Marguerites, Wood Lilies, and Vetch (1915) by Tom Thomson (1877–1917). This set includes a teacup, an infuser and a lid.

Holds 414 ml (14 fl. oz.)
Microwave and dishwasher safe
Packaged in a gift box

This agenda features works by Anishnabek artist Mark Nadjiwan.

Printed in Canada
120 pages | spiral bound
15 x 22.8 cm (6 x 9 in.)
Bilingual

An accessory for all occasions, this versatile, easy to wear circle scarf features a design by Tsimshian artist Morgan Asoyuf.

Bamboo
69.9 x 177.8 cm (27.5 x 70 in.)

This agenda features works by Sioux artist Maxine Noel.

Printed in Canada
120 pages | spiral bound
15 x 22.8 cm (6 x 9 in.)
Bilingual

Christi Belcourt

Based on Métis artist Christi Belcourt’s painting “Medicines to Help Us,” this innovative and vibrant resource honours the centuries-old healing traditions of Métis women. For this book, Christi Belcourt fuses her evocative artwork with Indigenous Traditional Knowledge and Western Science. With contributions from Métis Elders Rose Richardson and Olive Whitford, as well as key Michif phrases and terminology, Medicines to Help Us is the most accessible resource relating to Métis healing traditions produced to date.

Softcover | 80 pages
15.2 x 22.8 cm (5.9 x 8.9 in.)

Relax, recharge and expand your artistic horizons! This challenging 500-piece puzzle features the painting Mirror Lake (1929) by Franklin Carmichael (1890–1945).

500 pieces
Finished puzzle size: 24 x 18 cm (9.4 x 7 in.)

These earrings are inspired by the mobiles of Alexander Calder (1898–1976).

Solid brass, giclée print
Hypo-allergenic ear wires
Length: 5 cm (2 in.)

These socks reproduce a detail from the painting Mona Lisa (1503–1506) by Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519).

Composition: 83% cotton, 15% polyamide, 2% elastane
Country of origin: Italy

This fine bone china mug depicts a detail from the painting Montreal River (1920) by Lawren Harris (1885–1970).

Holds 580 ml (19.6 fl. oz.)
Microwave and dishwasher safe
Packaged in a gift box

Brighten rainy days with this umbrella which features a detail from the mural Morning Star (1993) by Denesuline artist Alex Janvier (b. 1935), one of Canada’s most acclaimed contemporary painters.

Closed: 85 cm (33.5 in.)
Open (diameter): 110 cm (43.3 in.)
Carbon fibre handle

Katerina Atanassova, Anne-Marie Bouchard, Sandra Paikowsky, Esther Trépanier, Julie Nash, Nancy Mowll Mathews

The National Gallery of Canada is honoured to be showcasing the A.K. Prakash Collection of works by major Canadian artist James Wilson Morrice. This significant collection of oil paintings and watercolours by one of Canada’s foremost modernist painters is part of the Masterpiece in Focus series. Assembled with sensitivity to the evolution of the artist, the real strength of the collection lies in its variety, artistic quality and depth, highlighting key moments in Morrice’s career. The essays in this beautifully illustrated catalogue, as well as an in-depth interview with A.K. Prakash, position the pioneering artist in his proper and deserved context – as an artist of Canadian descent who lived and worked in Europe, who travelled extensively, and who was associated with the leading modern artists and movements of the period.

Hardcover | 240 pages
29.5 x 24 x 3 cm (11.6 x 9.4 x 1.2 in.)

Katerina Atanassova, Anne-Marie Bouchard, Sandra Paikowsky, Esther Trépanier, Julie Nash, Nancy Mowll Mathews

The National Gallery of Canada is honoured to be showcasing the A.K. Prakash Collection of works by major Canadian artist James Wilson Morrice. This significant collection of oil paintings and watercolours by one of Canada’s foremost modernist painters is part of the Masterpiece in Focus series. Assembled with sensitivity to the evolution of the artist, the real strength of the collection lies in its variety, artistic quality and depth, highlighting key moments in Morrice’s career. The essays in this beautifully illustrated catalogue, as well as an in-depth interview with A.K. Prakash, position the pioneering artist in his proper and deserved context – as an artist of Canadian descent who lived and worked in Europe, who travelled extensively, and who was associated with the leading modern artists and movements of the period.

Hardcover | 240 pages
29.5 x 24 x 3 cm (11.6 x 9.4 x 1.2 in.)

Make an artistic impression with this set of 4 coasters featuring a detail from the painting Mount Lefroy (1930) by Lawren S. Harris (1885–1970).

9.5 x 9.5 cm (3.7 x 3.7 in.)
Cork