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Why We Call It The Existential Gallery

Why We Call It The Existential Gallery

Why The Existential Gallery? The word existential may sound overly philosophical, but its meaning is quite simple: pertaining to human existence. Who am I? Why am I here? Why are we here? What came before us? What will come after us? How did this extraordinary universe come to exist, and

From Camera to Archive: Color Reference Essentials

From Camera to Archive: Color Reference Essentials

If you’re undertaking the important work of digitizing artwork—whether your own collection or pieces you’re preserving for posterity—there’s a critical technical standard you need to understand before investing significant time in the process. This article explores why professional archival institutions require color reference charts, and

Archiving: Answers in a Flash!

Archiving: Answers in a Flash!

“Oh Bonaventure, your hills will always keep me from all harm” from Sweet Bonaventure by poet Des Walsh . A wood engraving by Alan Stein . Throughout my life, I have accumulated an extensive collection of artwork. On various occasions, within national organizations to which I am affiliated, artwork exchanges have taken

This one's for the dreamers

This one's for the dreamers

Sometimes I wonder if I hit that fourth dimensional gas pedal, with 1.21 gigawatts, and zoomed into 2035 would I skid to a smoky stop in front of a spectacular bricks and mortar “Gallery X”, The Existential Art Gallery of Scarborough. It is of course one of my dreams.

Toilet Paper Forgeries

Toilet Paper Forgeries

I own a Cornelius Krieghoff painting. The only trouble is, it’s a fake. A forgery. A cheat. A knock-off. A sham. A phoney. A brummagem. That’s a long list, but they all mean the same thing, namely, I’ve been taken for a ride, by a dishonest

National Indigenous Peoples Day

National Indigenous Peoples Day

Presented above pictograph from the east shore of Darky Lake in Quetico Ontario (Photo by Doug Woods and Valerie Jacobs) This video presentation, discussing indigenous art, was originally prepared for a school to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day , but is now rearranged with commentary as a personal video for your

The Garden, the Gallery, and a Bit of Magic

The Garden, the Gallery, and a Bit of Magic

The garden is blooming. This morning, over coffee on the deck, we marveled at how the black swallowtail caterpillars had discovered our little pot of dill. That’s what they eat, after all—dill, the herb. They’re beautiful creatures, but they’d munched their way through the pot and

Why Gallery X Matters: Helping Youth Stay Connected to Their Culture

Why Gallery X Matters: Helping Youth Stay Connected to Their Culture

At Gallery X, we believe that art is more than just something beautiful to look at—it’s a powerful way to stay connected to who we are and where we come from. For young people growing up in Scarborough, one of the most diverse communities in Canada, this connection