ExhibitionistsBEST OF 2015

10 artists reshaping Canada's artistic landscape

To celebrate the birth of Exhibitionists CBC Arts' TV sibling, where we explore the most exciting cultural happenings across Canada through a passionate lens we're spotlighting 10 game-changing artists featured on the show for your seasonal enjoyment.

A roundup of game-changing artists featured on Exhibitionists

CBC Arts Posted: Dec 31, 2015 2:00 PM EST | Last Updated: December 31, 2015

It's baby's first Christmas! To celebrate the birth ofExhibitionists CBC Arts' TV sibling, where we explorethe most exciting cultural happenings across Canada through a passionate lenswe're spotlighting 10 game-changing artists featured on the show for your seasonal enjoyment. Make it your New Year's resolution to keep an eye out for these namesin 2016.

1. Rupi Kaur

Poet and artist Rupi Kaur on how she conquered Instagram with a photograph that challenged taboos around womens bodies.

9 years ago

5:43

Meet the 23-year old poet and artist from Brampton, Ontario who caused a revolution on Instagram with one photograph.

2. Stephen Dunn

Filmmaker Stephen Dunn's feature debut

9 years ago

3:26

Newfoundland-born director Stephen Dunns first feature, Closet Monster, premiered at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and clinched the award for Best Canadian Feature. CBC Arts shadowed Dunn on what may prove to be the most important day of his life.

3. EkowNimako

Ekow Nimako's 50,000 Lego-piece sculpture

9 years ago

4:34

In this clip, the Toronto artist and his most ambitious sculpture to date are facing moving day and some very careful handling.

4. Rossif Sutherland

Rossif Sutherland on showing his art to his father

9 years ago

3:41

Rossif Sutherland's father Donald, mother Francine and half-brother Kiefer are all actors. He recalls his anxiety showing his directorial and acting debut to his famous father and what happened after the screening.

5. Lisa Lipton

6. Miss Me

Montreal artist Miss Me takes her powerful work to the street

9 years ago