As we near the end of the month, the narratives of Black Canadians - and specifically, Black artists - continue to resonate powerfully. Over the past year, Black visual artists in Canada have made significant strides, gaining recognition for their innovative work and contributions to the arts.
In honour of Pride Month, WeirFoulds LLP partnered with Partial to celebrate the amazing artwork of Toronto’s 2SLGBTQIA+ community, with several stunning pieces on display in the law firm’s reception area throughout the month of June.
For our Pride Month edition, Partial is thrilled to introduce to Vancouver-based entrepreneur, Dylan Archambault as this month's Guest Curator.
Beyond her work as an artist, Jamie Ly co-founded and facilitates FACES Collective which focuses on widening participation in the arts sector by dismantling barriers for BIPOC artists.
Partial is delighted to announce the David Suzuki Foundation as our 2023 charity of choice and will be donating 1% of art sales and rentals to the Canadian science-based non-profit environmental organization.
Partial is thrilled to announce the launch of the Emily Carr University of Art & Design Showcase. Featuring both current students and alumni of the university, the showcase brings together noteworthy artists working across a wide range of mediums. Meet six artists on our radar from the showcase.
Of the hundreds of works exhibited on our platform this year, these ones captured people's attention most. Take a look back at the past 12-months in art-making with the 15 most viewed works on Partial.
Few gifts are more memorable than original art, especially in a world rampant with overconsumption. Follow these 3 simple tips for choosing art as gifts.
Maggie Fairs, Partial’s Art Sommelier, hosted an AMA (Ask Me Anything) on IG stories, answering all of your burning Art Somm related questions. As the latest guest curator for the collection 'If these walls could talk', we wanted to share Maggie's helpful insights from her AMA and introduce her favourite works of art on Partial.
To kick off our Guest Curator series, which features a local tastemaker and their favourite works on Partial, we’re thrilled to introduce you to Vancouver-based artist and entrepreneur, Courtney Paige.
Theatre! Art! Music! Art events are back, and Plum Viewing is a popular and insightful regular roundup of things to do IRL and virtually all across Canada and beyond. We have the pleasure of sharing highlights for July 2022 here.
Lee Petrie is not just the curator for the renewed historic Gladstone House in Toronto – she also prioritizes putting the art community in Toronto front and centre. She shares with us her journey into one of the coolest career paths in art, and some simple advice for new art collectors.
The podcast Bet on Yourself is back with another incredible innovator, as Fred VanVleet and Derek Folk are joined by Tammy Yiu Coyne; she's the co-founder and CEO of Partial, an online art platform and marketplace for collectors to discover and elevate outstanding Canadian and BIPOC artists.
In this collection, we've gathered works that echo traditional approaches to art, but infused with something contemporary; they are paired alongside inspired interiors by noteworthy BIPOC interior designers from across the country to show how these Canadian original paintings can enhance beautiful spaces.
Recapping Pride Month 2021 in Canada with a series of art to support our LGBTQ2S+ communities depicting the human condition, beauty, and powerful reminders of the legacy of the LGBTQ2S+ community
Ending the month of April with art picks from the Partial Team! Check out what they are currently eyeing.
This month's picks from our dedicated Artist facilitator and co-curator, Cat, sets the theme of transformation, evolution, growth, and hopefully in the end, rejuvenation.
In a recent survey, 80 interior designers were asked what people most overspent on (single-use gadgets, window treatments, and furniture sets), and underspent on (sofas, rugs, and art). With art, design, and living in mind, we've put together a practical list of 10 things that anyone can do to update their home – no matter the size or space
From our 2020 Art Advent Calendar, a curated selection of original artworks from affordable to gift-worthy for your reference!
Cat with her first art picks in 2021! Her choice of artworks range from abstract, photography, and illustrative painting, all to inspire your space.
We've entered 2021 and it's hard to believe. Here is some new original works to inspire your growing art collection.
How would you like to end 2020? Over the next few weeks we'll be featuring works that fit into any budget: from as low as $20 to bigger investment choices that you can make together as a family or household.
Announcing... Season 2 of Art Talks! Ep. 1 of Art Talks launches this coming Wed., Nov. 4 with new interviews released each week on Artifier's Instagram and YouTube, in partnership with Culture Fancier and Partial.
It's not official, but it sure feels like it. Autumn making it's way into our wardrobes and home, and what better time to transition our summer art tastes for something more cozy.
Discover curated art picks by Rosa Wan, a Toronto-based sketch artist, visual stylist, and founder of COOL OBJECTS. Plus, details on a Show, Tell & Draw event on Sept. 15, 2020!
Long-time artist on Partial Gallery, Diana Rosa, chooses six works that she connects with. She is internationally-collected and her work has been seen in Toronto Life and the hit series 'Suits'.
Meet Partial's Communications Coordinator & Artist Relations, Cat. You may know her from your customer service inquiries, but she's here with her artwork picks!
A collector's treasure trove: our January 2020 picks for original art by emerging artists under $200 from artists like Donny Nie and Jill Huang. May art find you this year!
Whether you're an avid buyer yourself, or thinking of an art-lover on your gift list, small, affordable works by emerging artists are guaranteed to be special for all parties involved: the gift-giver, the artist, and the recipient!
If you're shopping for gifts this season (gifts for yourself included), why not consider the gift of art? Decide how your dollar can bring joy and also make an impact. We've curated a list of original artworks that are just $500 and under to help ease your holiday shopping.
What does it mean to be an “art collector”? Meet Drew Burton, a young art collector from a small town just outside of Niagara. "I collect art as a representation of who I am. I also collect art because it is a way of escaping everyday life."
It's the last weekend of August. It feels like there's a chance to refresh, to turn over a new leaf, and to start packing lunches again... for a new start. Welcome to our back-to-school edition.
The words “art collection” often evoke images of cavernous galleries, socialite gatherings, and exclusive auctions. But is that the only way? Geoff Plant-Richmond, an avid young collector in Toronto, offers sage advice for anyone interested in growing, or starting, their own collection.
A bit of planning – and personality – can go a long way to make your collection display shine with that certain "je ne sais quoi". Here are four unique ideas brought to life.
What does it mean to be an art collector? Meet Regina Sheung, shop owner of Labour of Love in Toronto: "I look out for art that conveys emotion, that makes you pause, think beyond what is in front of you and provokes your imagination."