The Limits of Life  

This international art exhibition brings together for the first time the work of two expressionist masters of the twentieth century, Arnulf Rainer and Georges Rouault. Focusing on their use of the image of Christ, the exhibition explores themes of war, violence, and the role of the victim in contemporary society. Drawing on collections in Paris, Vienna, Philadelphia, Montreal, Toronto and Hamilton, the exhibition will include a selection of Rainer's cross-shaped canvases and overpainted photographs along with Rouault's renowned Passion paintings and graphics. 

Curated by Timothy Long. Organized and circulated by the MacKenzie Art Gallery with the support of the Department of Canadian Heritage through the Canada Travelling Exhibitions Indemnification Program and the Museums Assistance Program.