Josée Drouin-Brisebois

As the commissioning institution for the 55th International Art Exhibition, the National Gallery of Canada presents the work of Shary Boyle, a consummate object maker who uses imaginary narratives to explore human psychological and emotional states. The catalogue highlights the artist’s practice, which spans a diversity of media, including fine craft, drawing, sculpture, experimental performance and immersive installations.

Paper | 192 pages
Publication Date: 2013

English, French and Italian

Marie Fraser

The National Gallery of Canada presents the dynamic trio BGL, with its ambitions installation Canadassimo, at the 2015 Venice Biennale International Art Exhibition. BGL’s work is witty, soulful and provocative. It explores social issues, consumerism, the relationship between culture and nature, even the absurdities of the art world. The catalogue contains an essay and an interview which offer valuable insights into the collective's practice.

Paperback | 200 pages
25.4 x 33 cm (10 x 13 in.)
Bilingual
Publication Date: 2015

Josée Drouin-Brisebois

The National Gallery of Canada is the commissioning institution for the 54th International Art Exhibition at the Venice Biennale featuring the work of acclaimed artist Steven Shearer. Under its pop-cultural surface, Shearer’s work is surprisingly complex and insightful. By showing us aspects of popular culture from many different points of view, he exposes the false hierarchy of high and low art and prompts us to consider the more interesting differences between the cultural industries and the art world. The generously-illustrated catalogue published to accompany the Venice exhibition highlights Shearer’s paintings, text-based works, sculptures and photographic compilations.

Paper | 257 pages
Publication Date: 2011

English, French and Italian

This mini poster features the artwork Study for the Figure of Innocence in "Innocence Taking Refuge in the Arms of Justice" (c. 1779) by Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun (1755–1842).

Dimensions:
Image size: 23.5 x 30 cm (9.25 x 11.8 in.)
Paper size: 27.9 x 35.6 cm (11 x 14 in.)

In the collection of the National Gallery of Canada

Related Exhibition: Gathered Leaves: Discoveries from the Drawings Vault.

This mini poster features the artwork Dancers (c. 1891) by Edgar Degas (1834–1917).

Dimensions:
Image size: 23.5 x 30 cm (9.25 x 11.8 in.)
Paper size: 27.9 x 35.6 cm (11 x 14 in.)

In the collection of the National Gallery of Canada

Related Exhibition: Gathered Leaves: Discoveries from the Drawings Vault.

This mini poster features the artwork Group of Trees along the Royal Road near Gentofte, Denmark (1892) by Vilhelm Hammershøi (1864–1916).

Dimensions: 
Image size: 30 x 23.5 cm (11.8 x 9.25 in.)
Paper size: 35.6 x 27.9 cm (14 x 11 in.)

In the collection of the National Gallery of Canada

Related Exhibition: Gathered Leaves: Discoveries from the Drawings Vault.

This magnet features a reproduction of Louise Bourgeois's sculpture Maman (1999, cast 2003). The original work of art is made of bronze, stainless steel and marble, and is in the collection of the National Gallery of Canada. 

5.4 x 7.9 cm (2 ⅛ x 3 ⅛ in.) 

© The Easton Foundation / VAGA at ARS, NY / CARCC Ottawa 2024

This mousepad 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.

23.4 x 19.5 cm (9 ¼ x 7 ¾ in.)

© The Easton Foundation / VAGA at ARS, NY / CARCC Ottawa 2024

This bookmark features Louise Bourgeois’ sculptureMaman (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.

Paper
7 x 21 cm (2.75 x 8.25 in.)

© The Easton Foundation / VAGA at ARS, NY / CARCC Ottawa 2024

This poster 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.

Dimensions:
Image size: 30 x 23.5 cm (11.8 x 9.25 in.)
Paper size: 35.6 x 27.9 cm (14 x 11 in.)

© The Easton Foundation / VAGA at ARS, NY / CARCC Ottawa 2024

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 ARS, NY / CARCC Ottawa 2024

This magnet features the artwork Braun [Brown] (1924) by Wassily Kandinsky (1866–1944). 

6.5 x 9 cm (2.5 x 3.5 in.)

In the collection of the National Gallery of Canada.

Related Exhibition: Gathered Leaves: Discoveries from the Drawings Vault.

This notecard features the artwork Braun [Brown] (1924) by Wassily Kandinsky (1866–1944). 

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.

Related Exhibition: Gathered Leaves: Discoveries from the Drawings Vault.

This magnet features the artwork Dancers (c. 1891) by Edgar Degas (1834–1917).

6.5 x 9 cm (2.5 x 3.5 in.)

In the collection of the National Gallery of Canada.

Related Exhibition: Gathered Leaves: Discoveries from the Drawings Vault.

This notecard features the artwork Dancers (c. 1891) by Edgar Degas (1834–1917).

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

Related Exhibition: Gathered Leaves: Discoveries from the Drawings Vault.

This magnet features the artwork Group of Trees along the Royal Road near Gentofte, Denmark (1892) by Vilhelm Hammershøi (1864–1916).

9 x 6.5 cm (3.5 x 2.5 in.)

In the collection of the National Gallery of Canada.

Related Exhibition: Gathered Leaves: Discoveries from the Drawings Vault.

This notecard features the artwork Group of Trees along the Royal Road near Gentofte, Denmark (1892) by Vilhelm Hammershøi (1864–1916). 

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

In the collection of the National Gallery of Canada.

Related Exhibition: Gathered Leaves: Discoveries from the Drawings Vault.

This notecard features the artwork Mount Royal (1864) by Robert Seldon Duncanson (1821–1872).

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.

Related Exhibition: Gathered Leaves: Discoveries from the Drawings Vault.

This notecard features the artwork St. Michael and the Dragon (1875) by Edward Burne-Jones (1833–1898).

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

In the collection of the National Gallery of Canada.

Related Exhibition: Gathered Leaves: Discoveries from the Drawings Vault.

This magnet features the artwork Study for the Figure of Innocence in "Innocence Taking Refuge in the Arms of Justice" (c. 1779) by Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun (1755–1842).

6.5 x 9 cm (2.5 x 3.5 in.)

In the collection of the National Gallery of Canada.

Related Exhibition: Gathered Leaves: Discoveries from the Drawings Vault.