Admirers of Lawren Harris, founding member of the iconic Group of Seven, discuss his paintings and his place in the pantheon of Canadian artists.
Cinematography
Harris's paintings shot like sacred objects — deservedly so.
Production
Steve Martin's genuine collector passion adds unexpected star power.
Director
Peter Raymont
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Steve Martin started collecting Harris paintings in the 1990s after stumbling across one in a Toronto gallery, eventually amassing the world's largest private collection.
The Group of Seven's rugged wilderness imagery was partly propaganda — the Canadian government funded their trips to encourage northern settlement and resource extraction. Artwashing, 1920s edition.
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