The National Gallery of Canada, located in Ottawa, presents a comprehensive overview of Canadian art history, from the late 17th century to the 1960s. The collection emphasises major artistic movements, such as the Group of Seven, Painters Eleven, the Automatistes, and the Plasticiens. The museum also collects international art, with works by European masters and modern American artists. The National Gallery plays a central role in shaping Canadian identity through its collection and presentation of art, bringing together diverse artistic traditions under a national narrative. The building itself, designed by architect Moshe Safdie, is a landmark.