Canadian Painting in the Thirties

The 1975 exhibition: Ottawa Exhibition

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The Sun Times
23 Jan 1975

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An announcement of the National Gallery of Canada?s upcoming exhibition Canadian Painting in the Thirties, to be held from 31 January to 2 March, and officially opened on 30 January by Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. The exhibition will include over 100 works, with a catalogue published in both official languages and including reproductions of the works, documentary photographs and essays. Those attending the opening reception are invited to dress in the spirit of the 1930s.

Photographs

Images of the exhibition's installation, the opening ceremony and official visits.

Media Coverage

Almost 200 newspaper and magazine articles in English, French and other languages: reviews, details of the Canadian tour, lectures, films and special events.

Interview

Audio clip of curator Charles Hill interviewed by CBC's Carol Bishop. Includes Pierre Trudeau's opening speech.

Charles Hill

NFB Film

Derek May's 1977 documentary Pictures From the 1930s looks at the exhibition in the context of the Depression, with newsreel footage of the day.

Pictures from the 1930's