List of Appointees to the of who have made Significant Art Historical Contributions

This list of Order of Canada appointees comprises individuals who have made significant contributions to the discipline of art history, largely through their work in museums or universities. It was compiled using the Order of Canada's online recipient database (with particular attention paid to the fields of Visual Arts, Architecture, Heritage, and Education) and with assistance from the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General.

Companions (C.C.)

Jean Sutherland Boggs, C.C., Ph.D. , Quebec [Canada] Companion of the Order of Canada Awarded on April 30, 1992; Invested on October 21, 1992 Former chairperson of the Canada Museums Construction Corporation, she has contributed greatly to Canada's artistic and cultural life. Her curatorial activities have once again centred upon the works of Degas and Picasso, and her masterful exhibition, Still Lifes by Picasso, mounted for the Cleveland Museum, has recently been sent to Europe. In addition to her successful museum career, she has shared her expertise in the arts through her teaching in both the United States and Canada. This is a promotion within the Order. Officer of the Order of Canada Awarded on December 17, 1973; Invested on April 3, 1974 Director, National Gallery of Canada. In recognition of her scholarship and the vision and energy she has displayed in developing the collection and the services of the Gallery. Deceased on August 22, 2014

Shirley L. Thomson, C.C., O.Ont., Ph.D., LL.D. , [Canada] Companion of the Order of Canada Awarded on May 30, 2001; Invested on December 4, 2001 Displaying extraordinary vision and determination, she succeeds in bringing art to people and people to art. Both the National Gallery and the for the Arts have been enriched by her leadership and ability to blend art with entrepreneurship. Demonstrating a lifelong commitment to uphold the highest principles of artistic integrity, she continues to sculpt Canada's artistic milieu and to encourage an increased awareness of, and appreciation for, our rich and diverse community of visual and performing artists. This is a promotion within the Order. Officer of the Order of Canada Awarded on October 27, 1993; Invested on April 13, 1994

She has always been a devoted champion of the humanities, whether as an editor for NATO, an executive for UNESCO, or a museum director and curator. As Director of the National Gallery of Canada, she has exemplified imagination, leadership and scholarship in offering some of this country's most cherished and historically important works of art. Deceased on August 10, 2010

Officers (O.C.) Jean Palardy, O.C., G.O.Q. Montréal, Quebec [Canada] Officer of the Order of Canada Awarded on July 6, 1967; Invested on November 24, 1967 For his work in publicizing the folklore, arts and crafts, and especially the old furniture of French Canada. Deceased on November 28, 1991

Kathleen Fenwick, O.C. Ottawa, Ontario [Canada] Officer of the Order of Canada Awarded on June 28, 1968; Invested on November 12, 1968 As Curator of prints and drawings at the National Gallery of Canada, was largely responsible for developing the collection into one of the finest of its kind, and stimulating an interest in the graphic arts in Canada, and a knowledge of Canadian works abroad. Deceased on September 28, 1973

J. Russell Harper, O.C., D.Litt. South Lancaster, Ontario [Canada] Officer of the Order of Canada Awarded on June 25, 1975; Invested on October 15, 1975 Formerly Curator of Canadian art at the . For his contributions to Canadian art and archaeology. Deceased on November 17, 1983

Robert Hamilton Hubbard, O.C., Ph.D., LL.D., F.R.S.C. Ottawa, Ontario [Canada] Officer of the Order of Canada Awarded on July 11, 1977; Invested on October 26, 1977 Historian of Canadian art, who for thirty years has been a curator, and latterly Chief Curator, at the National Gallery; author of many publications including a history of ; and, in the Royal Society, worker for the furtherance of scholarship in Canada. Deceased on November 7, 1989

Fernande Saint-Martin, O.C., Ph.D., m.s.r.c. Saint-Donat, Quebec [Canada]

Officer of the Order of Canada Awarded on November 17, 1988; Invested on April 12, 1989 A distinguished museologist and experienced art critic, this former director of the Montreal Museum of Contemporary Art and head of the University of Quebec at Montreal's Master of Arts program has devoted a great part of her life to promoting contemporary art and encouraging the training of young artists, critics and historians. An eminent figure in the fields of art and culture, she is also renowned as the editor of the French-language magazine "Chatelaine".

Margaret Perkins Hess, O.C., A.O.E., LL.D. Calgary, Alberta [Canada] Officer of the Order of Canada Awarded on April 22, 1993; Invested on October 27, 1993 The research, writing, exhibitions and lectures of this recognized authority on Canadian aboriginal art add to the valuable body of knowledge in this important field. At the same time, she continues to contribute to her community, especially as president of the Calgary Zoo, where her work helped make possible the delightful visit of the Giant Pandas in 1988. This is a promotion within the Order. Member of the Order of Canada Awarded on December 14, 1981; Invested on April 21, 1982 Born in Calgary and educated at the Universities of Alberta, Toronto and Iowa, she became an authority on Native cultures in North America. Besides teaching at the University of Calgary and elsewhere she has worked extensively with Indians and Inuit, fostering their arts and crafts. Recently she has presented her scholarly library to the University of Calgary. For her contribution to our understanding of the Canadian mosaic.

Jean-Claude Marsan, O.C., Ph.D., m.s.r.c. Montréal, Quebec [Canada] Officer of the Order of Canada Awarded on May 4, 1995; Invested on November 16, 1995 For some twenty years, he has promoted Montreal's urban and architectural heritage in the media and through teaching, study and research on built heritage. A founding member of several architectural heritage groups, he has also served as a consultant for lobby groups. As a result of his initiative, the Université de Montréal is the only institution in Canada that offers a master's degree in renovation, restoration and recycling of buildings.

Pierre Théberge, O.C., C.Q. Ottawa, Ontario [Canada] Officer of the Order of Canada Awarded on November 15, 2000; Invested on May 31, 2001 As a teacher, author, speaker and museum administrator, he has won international acclaim for his devotion to promoting culture. As Director of the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, he was the driving force behind the renewal of the Museum, as evidenced by outstanding programming

designed for specialists and amateurs alike. Under his direction, the Museum was transformed from a relatively unknown institution of mainly local interest to a museum of worldwide renown. He continues to contribute to the development of Canadian museography as Director of the National Gallery of Canada.

Gerald R. McMaster, O.C., Ph.D. Ottawa, Ontario [Canada] Officer of the Order of Canada Awarded on October 5, 2006; Invested on February 22, 2008 Thought-provoking and influential, Gerald McMaster is a major figure in contemporary Aboriginal art. As a curator, artist and scholar, he has brought Indigenous art to the forefront of our cultural landscape. At the Canadian Museum of Civilization, and later, at the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, he created insightful, provocative and sometimes unconventional exhibitions of First Nations art, history and culture. He is also highly regarded as an artist, renowned for a body of work that uses satire and humour to challenge the stereotypes of Aboriginal peoples found in history and pop culture. He now champions historic and modern First Nations art as curator of Canadian art at the Art Gallery of Ontario.

Roald Nasgaard, O.C., Ph.D. Toronto, Ontario [Canada] Officer of the Order of Canada Awarded on November 19, 2012; Invested on December 13, 2013 Roald Nasgaard is a champion of contemporary Canadian art. His long and distinguished museum career includes 15 years as chief curator of the Art Gallery of Ontario. In this role, he thoughtfully oversaw the expansion of the gallery’s permanent collection and curated landmark exhibitions, notably The Mystic North. He is a professor of art history at universities in Canada and the United States, and a promoter of Canadian artists. His book Abstract Painting in Canada is considered to be the definitive work on this 20th-century movement.

Members (C.M.)

Ferdinand Eckhardt, C.M., Ph.D., LL.D. Winnipeg, Manitoba [Canada] Member of the Order of Canada Awarded on June 23, 1976; Invested on October 20, 1976 Art historian, author and former Director of the Winnipeg Art Gallery whose tireless efforts in improving the Gallery's collection and developing public interest in art were largely responsible for the construction of the new Gallery building. Deceased on December 25, 1995

George Swinton, C.M., B.A., LL.D., R.C.A. Winnipeg, Manitoba [Canada] Member of the Order of Canada

Awarded on December 17, 1979; Invested on April 16, 1980 Painter, critic, collector and promoter of Eskimo sculpture. He has been Curator of the Saskatchewan Art Centre, Director of the Winnipeg Art Gallery and is now semi-retired as Professor of Canadian Studies and Art History at , devoting much of his time to Eskimo art. Deceased on April 21, 2002

Stuart Allen Smith, C.M., M.A., Ph.D., F.R.S.A. Ottawa, Ontario [Canada] Member of the Order of Canada Awarded on June 22, 1981; Invested on October 21, 1981 Professor of Art History at the University of New Brunswick and former director of the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, Fredericton, who over a number of years has worked for the preservation of his province's architectural and historical heritage. He has also been active in archeological work in his province and in art extension activities throughout the Maritime provinces.

William J. Withrow, C.M., C.D., M.A. Toronto, Ontario [Canada] Member of the Order of Canada Awarded on December 15, 1980; Invested on October 21, 1981 In his twenty-one years as director, the Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto, has undergone great development in the enlargement of both its building and its programme. He has organized a series of major exhibitions including "Canaletto", "Turner", "The Treasures of Tutenkhamen" and "Picasso and Man", and made important acquisitions such as the Henry Moore collection.

Marion Bell MacRae, C.M., B.F.A. Toronto, Ontario [Canada] Member of the Order of Canada Awarded on June 21, 1982; Invested on October 20, 1982 A leading architectural historian, she is known particularly for her books The Ancestral Roof, a study of domestic building in Upper Canada, and Hallowed Walls, which won a Governor General's Literary . In her teaching at the Ontario College of Art, Toronto, and in her many public lectures, she has shared with others her knowledge of her subject. Deceased on November 8, 2008

Naomi Jackson Groves, C.M., Ph.D., D.Litt. Ottawa, Ontario [Canada] Member of the Order of Canada Awarded on October 21, 1992; Invested on April 21, 1993 A leading art historian, patron, artist, teacher and writer, she is an expert on the works of the German sculptor and playwright Ernst Barlach and of A.Y. Jackson, her uncle. Her generous gifts of drawings, paintings and documents to various institutions have benefited all Canadians.

Deceased on December 25, 2001

Mary Macaulay Allodi, C.M., M.A., F.R.S.A. Toronto, Ontario [Canada] Member of the Order of Canada Awarded on October 21, 1998; Invested on February 3, 1999 One of the country's senior art historians, she has researched the visual records of life in Canada captured by early Canadian painters and printmakers who documented the exploration, settlement and people of our land before the advent of photography. Her diligent scholarship and curatorial work during a long career at the Royal Ontario Museum have resulted in a large and important collection accessible to all. By sharing her knowledge with colleagues, students and the public, she has stimulated an interest in our cultural heritage and social past and created a foundation for future scholars to build upon.

Dennis Reid, C.M., M.A. Toronto, Ontario [Canada] Member of the Order of Canada Awarded on October 21, 1998; Invested on February 3, 1999 Curator of Canadian Art at the Art Gallery of Ontario and Professor at the University of Toronto, he has contributed greatly to the understanding and appreciation of Canadian art. Through exhibitions, lectures and writings he has brought recognition to Canadian artists who have helped to define our national character with their colours and brushes. He is highly regarded by scholars, dealers, collectors, artists and gallery volunteers for his dedication and expertise in documenting our visual traditions and history of art from the early to the contemporary.

François-Marc Gagnon, C.M., O.Q., Ph.D., D.h.c. Montréal, Quebec [Canada] Member of the Order of Canada Awarded on April 15, 1999; Invested on February 9, 2000 Internationally recognized as an expert in art history, he has influenced an entire generation of historians. A talented teacher, he has inspired many of his students to make art their vocation. His interest in the history of Aboriginal peoples has helped develop an understanding of their cultures. He is the author of books now regarded as authoritative in Canada and abroad.

France Gagnon Pratte, C.M., O.Q. Montréal, Quebec [Canada] Member of the Order of Canada Awarded on October 21, 1999; Invested on February 9, 2000 In chairing the Conseil des monuments et sites du Québec, she has fought and won many a battle to protect and promote some of Quebec's exceptional sites and buildings. This architectural historian, author and speaker demonstrates tremendous leadership and is driven by a remarkable sense of civic duty. Acting on a strictly voluntary basis, she helps safeguard our collective heritage, raises public awareness and wins people over to her cause.

Charles C. Hill, C.M., M.A. Ottawa, Ontario [Canada] Member of the Order of Canada Awarded on November 15, 2000; Invested on October 17, 2001 An eminent art historian and Curator of Canadian Art for the National Gallery of Canada, he is the creative and organizational force behind the Gallery's magnificent permanent Canadian collection. Also curator of many temporary exhibitions over the past three decades, he is perhaps best known for the popular "Group of Seven: Art for a Nation". He informs and enriches the public and the academic community with his writings on 19th and 20th century Canadian artists. In addition, he has played a key role in making the Gallery's Canadian art library and archives a principal centre of research.

Joyce Zemans, C.M., M.A., D.F.A. Toronto, Ontario [Canada] Member of the Order of Canada Awarded on October 10, 2002; Invested on May 9, 2003 Former dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts at York University, she is a distinguished art historian, curator, essayist and teacher. Specializing in 19th and 20th century Canadian art, she has been tireless in her efforts to cast light on the often-overlooked artistic contributions of women during this period. Curator of several important touring exhibitions, she has served as an advisor to a number of Canadian arts organizations. Her administrative leadership and resolve became evident during her tenure as a director of the Canada Council for the Arts, where she deftly guided it through a period of economic restraint. University Professor in York's Faculty of Fine Arts and at the Schulich School of Business, she continues to shape our national cultural landscape.

Claudette Hould, C.M., Ph.D. Montréal, Quebec [Canada] Member of the Order of Canada Awarded on May 13, 2004; Invested on December 10, 2004 An Associate Professor at the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM), Claudette Hould is one of our greatest art historians. An expert in the area of engravings, she is widely renowned for her publications, especially her masterwork, L'image de la Révolution française. Her vast knowledge and leadership skills have led her to work on exhibitions and sit on committees, boards of directors and juries. She has chaired the advisory committee of the National Gallery of Canada, occupied leadership positions at UQAM and directed the Maison des étudiants canadiens à Paris [Residence for Canadian students in Paris]. Known for her relentless pursuit of excellence, she is among those who participate in the enrichment and promotion of cultural life.

Claude Gosselin, C.M. Montréal, Quebec [Canada]

Member of the Order of Canada Awarded on April 6, 2006; Invested on February 9, 2007 Claude Gosselin has long been devoted to promoting contemporary art by Canadian and international artists. His unique contribution as an administrator is exemplified by the tools he created-unparalleled in Canada-to promote modern art. He launched "Les Cent Jours d'art contemporain de Montréal", the "Biennale de Montréal" and the Centre international d'art contemporain, of which he is executive and artistic director. He has also held strategic positions with the Canada Council for the Arts and the Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal, in addition to being sought out for his expertise at international conferences. Through his commitment to cultural organizations, including the Société des musées québécois and O Vertigo Danse, he is a key figure in promoting our culture.

David P. Silcox, C.M., M.A., LL.D., F.R.S.A. Toronto, Ontario [Canada] Member of the Order of Canada Awarded on April 6, 2006; Invested on February 9, 2007 David Silcox is driven by the belief that artists play a critical role in defining Canadian culture. President of Sotheby's Canada, he has turned the auction house into a major force in the national art market. As a senior administrator in provincial and federal governments, he established cultural policies and programs such as the Art Bank at the Canada Council for the Arts, which brought improved opportunities, support and recognition to our artists. Moreover, he has received accolades for the biography that he wrote and the catalogue raisonné that he co-authored on painter David Milne. Through these works and his other books on prominent Canadian painters, he has made an important and lasting contribution to the study of Canadian art.

Ian MacEwan Thom, C.M., M.A. Vancouver, British Columbia [Canada] Member of the Order of Canada Awarded on May 25, 2009; Invested on June 18, 2010 Ian Thom is a respected historian, author and senior curator who has contributed greatly to the understanding and appreciation of Canadian art. As a scholar, notably of the works of Emily Carr, he has promoted the artistic heritage of British Columbia and its artists. In addition, he has organized hundreds of temporary and travelling exhibits, and has published extensively on prominent Canadian artists. As a senior curator to institutions such as the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, the McMichael Canadian Art Collection and the Vancouver Art Gallery, he has made numerous acquisitions that have provided a lasting legacy for all Canadians.

Harold Kalman, C.M. Victoria, British Columbia [Canada] Member of the Order of Canada Awarded on November 19, 2012; Invested on November 22, 2013

Harold Kalman has worked tirelessly to study, protect and share Canada's built heritage. An architectural historian, practitioner, teacher and author, he is a leader in the field of heritage conservation. Over the years, he has managed hundreds of preservation projects and has produced a body of influential writings, notably A History of Canadian Architecture and The Evaluation of Historic Buildings. In addition, he has contributed to the development of the profession, particularly as the founding president of both the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals and its British Columbia chapter.

James W. Borcoman, C.M., D.F.A., LL.D.(Hon.) Ottawa, Ontario [Canada] Member of the Order of Canada Awarded on May 8, 2014; Invested on September 12, 2014 For his pioneering contributions to the art of photography and for his promotion of contemporary Canadian photographers. James Borcoman is a pioneer of Canadian photography. Curator of photographs at the National Gallery of Canada for more than 25 years, he played a visionary role in the establishment of the museum’s collection of contemporary and historical photographs. His stewardship of the exhibition program, combined with his many publications, have contributed greatly to the field and have advanced photography as an art form. In addition, he helped launch the careers of many talented Canadian photographers.

John R. Porter, C.M., C.Q. Québec, Quebec [Canada] Member of the Order of Canada Awarded on November 20, 2014; Invested on May 8, 2015 For his contributions to museology and to developing a greater understanding of Quebec art. John R. Porter has made his mark as an art historian, museologist and professor. Specializing in Quebec’s heritage, he distinguished himself as executive director of the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec, where he was responsible for world-class exhibitions and major advances in collection development. At the same time, he helped to advance public knowledge of Quebec art as a professor in Université Laval’s history department and as the author of several books. A mentor and expert who is generous with his time, he also chairs the foundation boards of both the museum and the university.

Laura Brandon, C.M. Ottawa, Ontario [Canada] Member of the Order of Canada Awarded on November 19, 2015; Invested on September 23, 2016 For her contributions to uncovering and preserving Canadian war art, and for bringing it to the attention of national and international audiences. Laura Brandon is Canada’s leading authority on war art. As a historian and curator with the Canadian War Museum, she created exhibits and authored publications that have been instrumental in transforming our perception of war and art, and in helping us to better

understand our history. Notably, her Canvas of War exhibit toured to rave reviews nationally and offered a compelling perspective of the realities of combat to a new generation. She has also championed women artists, both historical and contemporary, by showcasing their paintings to a broader audience.

Sandra Paikowsky, C.M. Montreal, Quebec [Canada] Member of the Order of Canada Awarded on November 19, 2015; Invested on November 17, 2016 For her contributions to the development of Canadian art history as a discipline. Scholar, curator, editor and publisher Sandra Paikowsky played a central role in the emergence of Canadian art history as a discipline. A professor at in Montréal for over 40 years, she helped found the country’s first Canadian art history program, and was the curator and director of the Concordia Art Gallery for more than a decade. She is best known for devoting over 30 years to the Journal of Canadian Art History as its managing editor. Her tireless work has provided an invaluable forum for collaboration and discussion, which has immeasurably strengthened the study of our national art.

Nathalie Bondil, C.M., C.Q. Montréal, Quebec [Canada] Member of the Order of Canada Awarded on May 7, 2015; Invested on May 13, 2016 For her contributions to the promotion of the arts and culture as a museologist and administrator. Nathalie Bondil is an inspiring museologist known for her vitality, creativity and openness. As both the director and chief curator of the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, she developed an outstanding social and educational mission, oversaw the museum’s expansion with the creation of two new pavilions, and put together multidisciplinary exhibitions to reach as many people as possible. Under her leadership, the institution doubled its attendance figures and joined the exclusive ranks of museums that have welcomed one million visitors in a single year. Through her efforts, the museum also became Canada’s leading exporter of exhibitions to museums in other countries.

Laurier Lacroix, C.M. Montréal, Quebec [Canada] Member of the Order of Canada Awarded on May 12, 2016; Laurier Lacroix, C.M. Montréal, Québec For his contributions as an art historian, and for his efforts to promote the artistic heritage of Quebec and Canada.