March 3, 2010 @ 6:30 pm : Artist Talk :

Kent Monkman
Toronto School of Art, 3rd Floor, Studio 1
410 Adelaide Street West

Kent Monkman is a multidisplinary artist of Cree descent who's work ranges from painting, film/video, perfomance and installation.  Monkman's work examines the way North American indigenous history was represented by 19th and 20th century artists such as George Caitlain.  His work also explores the impact of Christianity on indigenous culture, specifically, the effects on gender and sexuality.  His work has been exhibited throughout the country and is represented in numerous private and public collections such as The National Gallery of Canada, Art Gallery of Ontario and The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts.  Monkman currently lives and works in Toronto.