GENERAL IDEA "MANIPULATING THE SELF" 1973In 1967, General Idea was founded in Toronto by AA Bronson (b. 1946), Felix Partz (1945 1994), and Jorge Zontal (1944 1994). Over the course of 25 years, they made a significant contribution to postmodern and conceptual art in Canada and beyond. The group was both prolific and multi disciplinary long before it became de rigueur. They worked across various media including photography, sculpture, painting, mail art, video, installations, multiples, and

Although the artist's use of collage elements may often appear arbitrary

such as Helen Frankenthaler and Sam Gilliam

The figures are realized amongst light blotches and rings

a Toronto landmark that is conveniently located down the street from the artist's studio (and behind the Art Gallery of Ontario)

Realizing an idea first considered in 1957

and Arp perfectly embodies this combination of mediums

Dorland's work is instantly recognizable for his electric palette of neon hues

Flowers have always been a favorite subject for Katz

The spray technique produced droplets of vibrant color that float like a mist or dew on the canvas

the spontaneity of children

Snow masterfully navigated between populist and avant-garde forms

the artist challenges and dismantles the commodification of Black bodies by subverting ubiquitous iconography