Arts & Culture

Thanks to its bilingual, multicultural society, Canada has one of the most diverse art scenes in the world. Besides the cultures of the Aboriginal peoples of Canada, which are thousands of years old, the country is best known for its contemporary art. In the commercial sector, the Canadian film, literature and music industries stand for economic success and an international presence.

Key federal institutions involved in the promotion of culture are the Canada Council for the Arts, which has been promoting and disseminating Canadian art at national and international level since 1957, and the Department of Canadian Heritage, founded in 1993, whose focus is on the promotion and preservation of the multicultural Canadian identities, values and cultural history (including the interests of the Aboriginal peoples). In addition, culture is promoted at provincial and local level as well as by private investors and foundations.

The Marshall McLuhan Salon presents the full diversity of the Canadian art and cultural scene. You can find a comprehensive range of introductory texts on the fine arts, film, music, dance, theatre and the new media in Canada. Portraits of outstanding Canadian artists, hundreds of music and audio items, as well as exclusive film material from the cultural field, can also be accessed.

In preparing for or following up on your visit to the Marshall McLuhan Salon, all media content can be researched in our online media library.