Steve Martin gets serious about new Lawren Harris exhibit

[@jazminratzlaff5357]

Steve Martin and Lawren Harris, love that Steve is so passionate about art and painter/ artists. One of Canada’s greats. Great interview! 😍😘🥰🤩🌟✨👑💎🏆⚜️ 🇨🇦 🎨 🖼️

[@electrojones]

"How did it go over?" "How did people respond?" "Do people like Canadian art in the states now?"

[@colleenmcgrady6387]

Steve Martin has that gift of being able to get out of his own ego and give praise of excellence to another great artist ., thanks for bringing The majestic art from Lawren Harris ‘ creative beauty to the public’s limelight ...kudos to you Steve ..from a friend of Gwendolyn. ..

[@elizabethfraser2996]

I saw it several times and it was absolutely stunning. I lived in Northern Canada and it resonated with me deeply.

[@NickPenlee]

"Art" has had a very loose connotation since the days of post-impressionism!

[@jimjr4432]

Wonderful paintings and that guy Steve whatsisname is a genius!

[@davidmayhew8083]

I see these as surreal landscapes. Makes me think of Rockwell Kent and Maynard Dixon. Dixon was about the Southwest but there's a similar mannered quality to the work. Regionalism. Very stylish and sensual.

[@gardensofthegods]

I think this woman is definitely doing the Jean Sebring look from that iconic film whose name I cannot recall

[@emerstone]

If you like Lawren Harris I suggest checking out the work of Kenneth Harrison, a contemporary Canadian artist who paints in a similar style. The Mountain Gallery in Jasper sells his works. And it won't cost you $11 million!

[@randyrysdale852]

i'v e found that if you see the landscape for yourself , it does look like the painting. the artist gets it right

[@Ruprect44]

As was said in the intro, truly a renaissance man. Also ... Nice to see a clip, however brief, of my namesake

[@sheldonsturrock214]

Paintings great and imagine, never subsidized by the government. What a concept

[@Ptubert]

Amazing that this iconic artist can generate such controversy amongst artists, assuming artists are making comment here. Ir lovers of Art. . . Artists and lovers of realize that what they paint or create will appeal to some and not to others no? A fan of Thomson led me to pay more attention to Harris. I am not such a fan of the abstract but is there really room to deny the man's talent? If anything ticked me off here it is Mesley begging for acceptance, Canadians vs Americans. move on , yes we can, gives us a better edge. Mesley shouldn't be talking art, she is CBC fluff.. She was more interested in probing Martin on whether he thought Canadians were good enough. His responce was yes- body language was saying. Why are you asking me.? Wendy was showing her insecurities..

[@TorchwoodLuthiers]

Why!!! Why not "First Snow"!!! Loved the exhibit but was so saddened not to see it. Well I guess I have to go to Vancouver

[@peckerwood6078]

The group of 7 artists cannot be isolated but rather must be experienced as a group of works. The McMichael gallery allows one to fully indulge oneself in this. A short news clip can't possibly touch on the various influences which drove the ethos and styles of the members of the group. However one must first review their war art to understand the desolation and shattered images which hold such stark beauty. These works are a very narrow and uncharacteristic view of Harris who for my own understanding was best represented by his use of cadmium yellow and intimate Toronto Street scenes of houses and neighbourhoods. These monumental landscapes are lesser qualities of a true master whose talent is but a facet in the jewel that is the group of Seven. Sorry SteveO you'll need to spend a little more time to understand what most Canadian school kids learn before they get to High school. But it is nice to see some interest from south of the border and I love the Banjo playing. Your best movie is Deadmen Don't wear Plaid! Best ensemble cast ever! Oh for the days of Sam Spade and film Noir! (PS Wendy all that was missing from your ensemble was a beret and a rose! Bon nuit)

[@444ltr]

They look a lot like Russian painter Roerich, but it dull colors, I bet Steve Martin invested in this artist, because these are not the works of a genius....

[@thegoverningbodybag9668]

Ah yes, let us glorify people who cannot capture a landscape in their art. What is the next exhibit? Finger painting by monkeys?

[@an0maly5k27]

cbc is out to get you with their foolish art!

[@thegoverningbodybag9668]

***** I have a sickle and hammer painting done in the medium of human excrement. It is up for sale if your interested.

[@A.chromat]

that actually sounds like an interesting statement. You should display it. ;)