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Remai Modern

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Remai Modern is a new museum of modern and contemporary art in Saskatoon, a growing city on the vast and ever-changing Canadian Prairies. Remai Modern offers a unique perspective on art and culture in the 21st century, with an eye on the future.

Story

Remai Modern is informed by the rich culture and history of the Prairies, including Indigenous artists and nations, distinct modernist influences, and a legacy of progressive support for the arts.

The province now known as Saskatchewan has long been home to the Plains Cree, Woodland Cree, Swampy Cree, Dakota, Lakota, Nakota (Assiniboine), Saulteaux and Dene First Nations. Remai Modern is located in Treaty 6 Plains Cree territory and the traditional homeland of the Métis. The museum respectfully acknowledges the historic and ongoing care of these lands, and affirms The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Keeping in close dialogue with Indigenous artists and communities, Remai Modern endeavours to be a leading centre for contemporary Indigenous art and discourse.

Saskatchewan has a history of progressive politics and support for the arts. In 1944, the province elected the first democratic-socialist government in North America, the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation. In 1948 the Saskatchewan Arts Board was founded to provide vital funding to artists in all disciplines. At the time, it was only the second agency of its kind in the world.

Saskatchewan’s art history demonstrates an often self-conscious and experimental attitude. In the 1950s and 60s, influential modern artists and critics flocked to the Emma Lake artist workshops, just north of Saskatoon. Workshop leaders, including Clement Greenberg, Kenneth Noland, Barnett Newman, Donald Judd, Frank Stella, Anthony Caro and John Cage responded to the wilderness landscape and introduced new concepts. These retreats had a lasting impact on regional aesthetics, and fostered exchanges between Canadian artists and the international art world. Generations of Saskatchewan artists have incorporated abstraction and the landscape into their work, alongside other visions of folk, pop, funk, new media and performance art.

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Mission

The Remai Modern is a thought leader and direction setting modern art gallery that boldly collects, develops, presents and interprets the art of our time. Our mandate is to enable transformative experiences by connecting art with local and global communities.

Address: 102 Spadina Crescent E, Saskatoon, SK S7K 0L3, Canada
Phone: (306) 975-7610
gro.nredomiamer@ofni
State: Saskatchewan
County: Division No. 11
City: Central Business District
Zip Code: S7K 0L3



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Reviews
Attended the opening weekend to see the building. Very disappointed in the building design and layout. No attempt to have a design that blends into or enhances the beautiful riverbank setting. While the natural lighting inside the building was very bright, I found the building itself to be sterile and cold. Nothing inside connected to the riverbank setting, and not even a potted plant to bring some naturalness inside. There are many large windows overlooking the riverbank, but most are covered by a dull brown metallic grating, so the viewer must squint through holes to see the fantastic views. One of the only windows NOT covered by the "cheese grater" covering was on the main stairwell to the second floor. That window provides a wonderful view of the side of the freeway bridge. The sterile feeling and lack of connection to the natural riverbank area does, I guess reflect the intent of most modern art, which seems to want to separate art from the natural world. On that part, this new gallery excels. It is truly "the cheese grater on the river".
8 years ago (02-12-2017)
What a nice addition to Saskatoon! The space is beautiful, with big windows that let in a ton of light. The exhibits were well organized and there was enough diversity in the art that there was something to suit different tastes. Love the kids craft area, too. Will for sure get a membership!
8 years ago (25-10-2017)
This museum has so much to offer. Beautiful views, inspiring modern art, great staff to speak and engage with.
8 years ago (22-11-2017)
Ugliest building in Saskatoon! What an eye-sore along the river. Over budget, behind schedule, overall-- What a waste of prime real-estate and tax payer money. Who thought this place was a good idea? Pathetic.
8 years ago (28-10-2017)
Stunning new building, gorgeous river views. Plan for extra time to take in the amazing Picasso linocut collection!
8 years ago (25-10-2017)
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