Special Nickle at Noon – David Garneau: Riel after Riel
Thursday, June 29 - 12:00 PM
David Garneau is Métis and was born and raised in Edmonton. Passionate about visual arts, especially painting, he also creates performances, videos, and public art. His work has been exhibited nationally and internationally —including the National Gallery of Canada; Canada House, London; the International Symposium on Electronic Art—and is in numerous public and private collections, including Library and Cultural Resources’ at the University of Calgary. Garneau’s work was recently featured at Nickle Galleries in the exhibition, Métissage, curated by Mary Beth Laviolette.
In recognition of his career, Garneau was awarded a Governor General Award for Outstanding Contributions to Art in Canada. A double alumni of UCalgary, Garneau is a Professor and Department Head, Visual Arts, University of Saskatchewan.
This presentation will be offered viz ZOOM. Please check back for codes.
Everyone welcome. Free.

David Garneau, “when they awake…(Louis Riel)” 2020. Photo: Dave Brown, LCR PhotoServices.