Gardiner Museum
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The Gardiner Museum was founded in 1984 by George and Helen Gardiner to house their collection of ceramics. Today, visitors can explore the permanent collection, including pottery representing 47 cultures from the modern day geographical areas of the American Southwest, Mexico, and Central and South America; a world-renowned collection of porcelain from Europe, China, and Japan; and contemporary c
07/06/2026
These artworks aren't just about the Prairies—they're made of its very earth. 🌾
Based in Calgary in the early 1970s, Harlan House (b. 1943) adopted the motif of the highway to symbolize the increasing exploitation and degradation of the land. He prospected for clay and glaze materials around the city, often filling his old Chevrolet pickup truck with dirt and rocks, then testing them out in his studio.
Seen publicly for the first time in more than 50 years, this series of works offers a fascinating glimpse into a little-known chapter in the career of one of Canada’s most influential potters.
Visit this week and experience Highways of Harlan House for yourself. Learn more: https://ow.ly/Mgqe50ZkJjl
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111 Queens Park
Toronto, ON
M5S2C7
Opening Hours
| Monday | 10am - 6pm |
| Tuesday | 10am - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 9pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 6pm |
| Friday | 10am - 6pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 5pm |
| Sunday | 10am - 5pm |
