Provenance:

Courtesy of C The Visual Arts Foundation

Note:

In honour of C's 40th anniversary, we are proud to offer a curated selection of rare issues from the magazine's early years. These collector's items showcase the critical and imaginative art writing and artist projects that have defined C over the past four decades.

Spanning from summer of 1984 to spring of 1992, each of the five issues gives a glimpse into the growing Canadian art scene since C’s emergence. Issue 2 (Summer 1984) offers the opportunity to read critical essays and insights from some of the magazine’s earliest contributors. Issue 10 (Summer 1986) features in-depth explorations of new art practices, including experimental works and boundary-pushing performances. What’s in a name? Issue 17 (Spring 1988) highlights the work of Laiwan and the space she inhabits between cultures and identities. This issue is a landmark for understanding the art movements of the late ’80s. Issue 28 (Winter 1991) was a pivotal issue marking a change in editorial direction under a new editor-in-chief, Joyce Mason, signaling a transformation in both content and form. This issue leans heavily towards feminist perspectives, reflecting broader cultural shifts of the early ’90s in art criticism and practice. C’s International issue, Issue 33 (Spring 1992), suggests a revision of interest in global art and encourages a shift in political consciousness.

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