This Land: The Group of Seven and Their Contemporaries (Members only)

Who can attend: For members only.

Programme: Member Previews

Iconic Artworks Celebrate Canada's Creative Spirit

ROM proudly hosts a landmark presentation of original paintings and sketches from the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, bringing together significant and iconic artworks that have shaped the way generations have seen and understood the landscape.

In the early 20th century, the Group of Seven used bold colours and expressive brushwork to capture forests, lakes, and rugged terrain across the country, shaping a distinct vision of Canadian art.

Showcasing paintings by the Group of Seven and their contemporaries, including Tom Thomson, Emily Carr, and others, the exhibition celebrates the land that inspired their creativity. Organized geographically, the exhibition captures the character of the land and the artist’s deep emotional connection to it. As part of Canada’s historical record, these paintings offer both a powerful artistic vision and a glimpse at a period of complicated, profound change across the country.