Generations highlights some of the most important historic art teachers of Canada's art history of the 19th and 20th century. This showcases four generations of art teachers and students, Frederic Marlett Bell-Smith who taught John William Beatty, who taught Doris McCarthy, who in turn taught Kazuo Nakamura. Each were connected through teacher-student relationships at the Ontario College of Art (now OCAD University). Spanning over a century, these artists not only shaped the visual language of Canadian art but also left a lasting impact as educators. Generations offers a rare opportunity to learn about Canada's most important art teachers and how the legacy of these teachers lives on through the generations they inspired.
This exhibition offers a sneak peek at our upcoming show at Art Toronto, Canada’s leading international art fair held every year in Toronto. The event will be held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre – North Building (255 Front Street West, Toronto, ON) from October 23–26, 2025. Public hours run from Friday, October 24, through Sunday, October 26.
