Seriously? Comedy and Satire in Canadian Art 1970s – Now
Date:
Sat, Sep 6th, 2025 to Sun, Jan 11th, 2026Time:
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Description:
Seriously? Comedy and Satire in Canadian Art 1970s–Now brings together two generations of artists who use figural narrative and political satire to reflect on culture and community.
Featuring works by contemporary Canadian artists from both public and private collections across the country, the exhibition moves beyond regional divides and the binary of traditional versus experimental practices. It traces unexpected connections—from the folksy Victoria school, Vancouver’s edgy Western Front scene, Halifax conceptualism, Regina funk, to Indigenous artists’ embrace of manga and comics.
Senior artists such as Judy Chartrand, Maxwell Bates, and Anna Banana offer sharp cultural critiques, while others including Shuvinai Ashoona, Victor Cicansky, and Maud Lewis find humour and joy in the everyday. Seriously? spans a wide range of media—from ceramics and beadwork to cartoons and performance—offering visitors a chance to engage with works that explore humour and whimsy, qualities rarely highlighted historically in the Canadian contemporary art landscape.
Organized by Griffin Art Projects and curated by Melissa E. Feldman.
Venue:
Kelowna Art Gallery
Address:1315 Water St, Kelowna
Cost:
Members: FreeNon-Members: $6-$14
Ticketing and/or registration:
Click here for full event detailsFor more info:
250-762-2226
info@kelownaartgallery.com
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