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The Group of Seven emerged in 1920. In the early 20th century Canada was still trying to find its cultural footing after gaining autonomy. One of the biggest influences in establishing Canada’s artistic perspective was from artists like the Group… Continue Reading →

Who was Hector Guimard? Hector Guimard was a prominent architect, furniture designer, and decorator during the Art Nouveau movement. Guimard studied and taught at the School of Decorative Arts and at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris.  He has designed… Continue Reading →

A brief history of the birth of photography Joseph Nicéphore Niépce was a French inventor and photographer in the early 19th century. He worked alongside his brother Claude, who was also an inventor, and other collaborators such as Louis Daguerre… Continue Reading →