All Aboard!

About the Exhibition

Artists: Franklin Carmichael (1890–1945), A. J. Casson (1898–1992), Alan Collier (1911–1990), Kathleen Daly (1898–1994), Audrey Garwood (1927–2004), Lawren Harris (1885–1970), Maurice Haycock (1900–1988), A. Y. Jackson (1882–1974), Arthur Lismer (1885–1969), J. E. H. MacDonald (1873–1932), Doris McCarthy (1910–2010), James Wilson Morrice (1865–1924), Charlotte Price (1796–1898), Ernestine Tahedl (b. 1940), F. H. Varley (1881–1969).

Hop aboard for an artistic adventure across time and place! 

From horse-drawn carriages to camper vans, artists have traveled far and wide, gathering the experiences that fuel their creativity. This exhibition traces their journeys, from 19th-century Europe to 20th-century Canada to 21st-century Tibet, revealing how diverse landscapes and encounters continue to inspire artists and challenge our perceptions of the world. 

As with all our collections-based exhibitions, All Aboard! draws from our holdings to bring these journeys to light, offering fresh insights into overlooked pieces and showcasing works being displayed for the first time. 

Image credit:
Thumbnail: Doris McCarthy, Barachois Beach with Tar Barrel, 1957, oil on canvas board, 29.2 cm x 39 cm, Collection of the Varley Art Gallery of Markham. Gift of Wallace Joyce, 2011. © Courtesy of the Estate of the Artist
Inner page: All Aboard!, installation view, Varley Art Gallery of Markham, 2025. Photo: Toni Hafkenscheid