Steven Shearer, Painter of Disaffected Youth, Wins 2026 Audain Prize

Canadian multidisciplinary artist Steven Shearer, known for his portraits blending youth subculture, contemporary iconography, and art-historical references, has been named the winner of this year’s C$100,000 ($71,000) Audain Prize for the Visual Arts. Established in 2004 with the aim of elevating Canadian art at home and abroad, the prize is considered one of Canada’s most […]

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