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Kent Monkman: History Is Painted by the Victors

Through his subversive lens, Kent Monkman revisits history painting to challenge colonial narratives and offer new perspectives on the past and our present.

Led by our guides, immerse yourself in the captivating world of Kent Monkman as you admire iconic monumental paintings by this world-renowned Canadian artist and member of ocêkwi sîpiy (Fisher River Cree Nation).

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


Adult

Schedules Duration Rate
10:30 a.m. to noon
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

2 to 3:30 p.m.
2:30 to 4 p.m.
3 to 4:30 p.m.
90 minutes $468/15 participants

Post-secondary Level

Schedules Duration Rate
10:30 a.m. to noon
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

2 to 3:30 p.m.
2:30 to 4 p.m.
3 to 4:30 p.m.
90 minutes $109/15 participants

Reservations
514-285-2000

Planning a group visit to the Museum

This activity is free for beneficiary organizations of the Sharing the Museum program.

Additional information
To learn more about this exhibition, go to Kent Monkman: History Is Painted by the Victors.

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

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