Larry Humber
Once bitten, twice shy: Canadian artist caught using comedians' photos without permission promises no more funny business
Despite controversy over public art project in Calgary, Derek Michael Besant has been commissioned to create a similar work in Ottawa
Tom Thomson sketch hidden in Canadian basement sells for C$480,000 at auction, more than double its high estimate
The work’s owner, a retired nurse, chose not to attend the sale in person due to nerves “in case it was worth something”
Stored in a basement, Canadian woman’s painting turns out to be Tom Thomson sketch
The work is due to be auctioned in Toronto with a high estimate of $135,000—and will fund a Mediterranean cruise for the owner and her friend
First Nation artist Ursula Johnson wins Canada’s $50,000 Sobey Award
The prize recognises artists under 40 from each of the country’s five regions
Jean Paul Riopelle abstract canvas sells for a record-setting C$7.4m
Although comparisons have been drawn to Jackson Pollock but, the Montreal-born painter “felt no special affinities” to the Abstract Expressionist's work
King of the mountain: $11m Lawren Harris painting breaks all records for Canadian art
The Group of Seven artist, a favourite of the comedian and collector Steve Martin, hit his peak at Toronto sale
Steve Martin—comic, collector and now curator—helps launch Lawren Harris show in Toronto
At Tuesday’s preview, the actor and art enthusiast spoke about his first encounter with the Canadian painter’s work, and offered advice to young artists
Record set for Canadian artist—and Steve Martin favourite—Lawren Harris
Interest has been sparked by show of the Group of Seven leader at the Hammer Museum in LA
Paintings dumped at charity shop make six figures
The paintings were appraised after a Goodwill employee spotted the pair