Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Who is art actually for? And what does that have to do with this abstract painting of a goalie?
Video essayist Shawn Grenier @Shawn.Grenier explores the story of French-Canadian artist Serge Lemoyne, and what his Blue, White and Red series depicting the Montreal Canadiens can teach us about the accessibility of art.
Produced in association with CBC Creator Network.
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Who is art actually for? And what does that have to do with this abstract painting of a goalie?
Video essayist Shawn Grenier @Shawn.Grenier explores the story of French-Canadian artist Serge Lemoyne, and what his Blue, White and Red series depicting the Montreal Canadiens can teach us about the accessibility of art.
Produced in association with CBC Creator Network.
#arthistory #CanadianArt #videoessay
»Subscribe to CBC Arts to watch more videos: bit.ly/CBCArtsSubscribe
Find us at: cbc.ca/arts
CBC Arts on Facebook: facebook.com/cbcarts
CBC Arts on Instagram: instagram.com/cbcarts
About: Welcome to CBC Arts, your home for the most surprising, relevant and provocative stories featuring artists from diverse communities across Canada. Our job is to fill your feed with the disruptors and innovators changing how we see the country through movement, images and sound — and to inspire you to join in too.
