Barbara Astman, winner of the Governor General’s Award in Visual and Media Arts, 2024

Corkin Gallery is delighted for Barbara Astman, winner of the Governor General’s Award in Visual and Media Arts, 2024. This award is the most prestigious distinction for artistic merit and outstanding contribution to the visual and media arts in Canada.

“For nearly 50 years, visual artist Barbara Astman has been creating a compelling and highly influential body of work”, nominator Scott McLeod, Director, Prefix Institute of Contemporary Art.

Congratulations to Barbara for compelling, conversation sparking, and influential work.

 

Visit the GG Awards’ artist profile page to find out more about this prestigious recognition.

 

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March 6, 2024