Discovery Workshop: Kent Monkman
Kent Monkman: History Is Painted by the Victors focuses on the artist’s paintings, bringing together a number of works that draw visual inspiration from the art historical canon to create a new version of history painting that interrupts the colonial gaze.
Through detailed, dramatic, and often humorous compositions on monumental canvases, Monkman sheds light on the histories, identities and realities often missing from dominant narratives, particularly those of Indigenous and Queer communities.
Notice to teachers and accompanying adults
This exhibition features depictions of:
- acts of resistance
- bodily violence by authority figures
- environmental exploitation
- frolicking and leisure
- loss and grieving
- love and compassion
- mischief and humour
- nudity from across the gender spectrum
- Queer visibility and pride
- Resilience
Information
In-person
The class goes to the Museum.
| Schedules | Duration | Rate |
| 9 to 11 a.m. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. 1 to 3 p.m. |
2 hours | $341/class |
Reservations
514-285-2000
Raise students’ awareness about
The affirmation of Two-Spirit, queer and trans Indigenous communities’ identities Environmental protection Intergenerational trauma The impact of government policies on indigenous communities
Creative activity
By means of collage and watercolours, create a piece of art that reflects on the notion of land and territory
To delve further into this topic
We suggest that you examine the work Indian Act by Nadia Myre on the EducArt platform.
Planning a group visit to the Museum
Group entrance
The group entrance is located at 2075 Bishop Street. Plan on arriving 30 minutes before the time scheduled for your visit.
Organized transportation
If you are coming by school bus or chartered bus, allow extra time for potential traffic congestion.
Public transportation
Bus: 24
Subway: Green line: Peel and Guy-Concordia stations
