Welcome to the Armstrong Fine Art Consulting Blog—your source for updates, stories, and insights from across the art world. From artist features and show highlights to collecting tips and cultural commentary, this section brings together media and news that reflect our work and passion for fine art. Whether you’re a collector, curator, or simply curious, our posts offer a closer look at what’s happening in the world of art, both locally and beyond.
From Experiment to Artwork: Curiosity, Play, and the Practice of Letting Go
An Artist Talk with
Alex Chorny
Sunday, June 21, 2026
1 - 2:30pm
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The Business of Art: A Modern Blueprint
An Artist Talk with
ARO
Sunday, May 24, 2026
1 - 2:30pm
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The Birth of a Movement
An Artist Talk with
Patricia Gagic
Sunday, May 17, 2026
1 - 2:30pm
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Art & Taxes in Canada: What Every Collector Should Know This Season
Did you know buying or donating art in Canada can offer real tax benefits? Understanding the rules can help collectors make smarter acquisitions while supporting their collection.
Toronto’s Art Scene after Painters Eleven
After Painters Eleven broke the ground for abstraction in Canada, a new generation of Toronto artists redefined art through experimentation in abstraction, systems, and conceptual practice.
Black Canadian Art History: What We Know, What Was Lost, and What We Are Still Recovering
Black History Month invites us to celebrate presence and confront absence—especially in Canadian art, where Black artists were long excluded and much of their work remains lost or overlooked.
Painters Eleven and the Rise of Modern Art in Toronto
Painters Eleven emerged at a pivotal moment in Canadian history—when Toronto was being reshaped by new voices, new ideas, and a growing sense of connection to the wider world.
Buy Canadian: Supporting Canadian Art Means Supporting Innovation, Identity, and Culture
Supporting Canadian art is more than a purchase—it’s a commitment to preserving our culture, identity, and creative future.
Les Plasticiens: Finding Direction Beyond the Revolt
In the 1950s, Les Plasticiens transformed Canadian art, using geometry and structure to forge a new direction beyond gestural abstraction.
When Abstraction Became an Act of Defiance:
Les Automatistes’ abstract art in 1940s Quebec was a daring act of rebellion against censorship, authority, and rigid social norms, leaving a lasting legacy of creative freedom in Canada.
Angela Bontempo - Upcoming Exhibition
See new works by Angela Bontempo at The Hub Gallery from Nov 29–Dec 5, 2025
Art Toronto 2025: Small Works, Big Questions
At Art Toronto 2025, the quiet, understated works of Eli Horn reminded us that sometimes the smallest pieces can spark the biggest ideas.
From London to Lake Maggiore: A Journey of Discovery in 1858
In 1858, travel from London to Lake Maggiore became a thrilling adventure of trains, steamships, and Alpine passes.
The Group of Seven: Shaping Canada’s Artistic Identity
Bold landscapes by the Group of Seven helped define Canadian art and continue to captivate collectors.
AI and the Warhol Effect: Rethinking Creativity in the 21st Century
If machines can create stunning images, what makes human creativity truly unique?
Living Colourfully: How Art Influences Mood, Meaning, and the Way We Live
Living with artworks rich in colour profoundly shapes how we feel, how we think, and even how we connect with others.
The Psychology and Power of Anonymous Art in the Age of Instagram
Anonymity has long captivated the art world, shaping careers and challenging how we experience art.
David Bolduc: Painting as a Poetic Journey in Toronto’s Abstract Art Scene
David Bolduc’s vibrant abstractions shaped Toronto’s art scene and Canadian modernism.
Living Through Art: Our Story
We share why we made art our livelihood, from the John Mann Gallery to building Armstrong Fine Art Consulting.
Alex Chorny: The Artist as Explorer and Inventor
Burlington-based artist Alex Chorny fuses science and art through experimental techniques with magnetism and gravity.