Abstract art in Canada
May 23, 2026 to October 11, 2026
Explore abstract paintings by Canada’s most famous artists from PAMA’s art collection. After World War II, abstract art became popular in Canada as artists broke from traditional art forms and embraced modernist experimentation. This era saw the rise of influential groups who transformed the national art scene with bold, expressive styles.
Image
Alexandra Luke, Canadian (1901-1967)
Zanthic, 1951
oil on panel
15.4 x 23.1 cm
Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives
Gift of Joan Murray, 1990