Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Why do so many famous Canadian paintings feature landscapes?

Join Shawn Grenier (@Shawn.Grenier) for a deep dive into the Canadian art scene of the early 20th century, and the story of Paraskeva Clark: an immigrant artist who dared to challenge the status quo.

Motion Graphics/Editing: Gui Morilha
Research assistant: Amelia Smith

Produced in association with CBC Creator Network

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