VISUAL ARTS
CONNECTING CANADIAN ARTISTS Get in touch with modern Canadian artists working with a number of different mediums, expressing the many ways in which living in this country has touched them. This curated collection of oil, acrylic, water, mixed media and photography pieces contains works by about 20 contemporary Canadian artists who represent the character of creative practises in Canada today. Arta Gallery (14 Distillery Lane, 416-364-2782). Until April 10. DOUGLAS COUPLAND: EVERYWHERE IS ANYWHERE IS ANYTHING IS EVERYTHING Both the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) and the Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art (MOCCA) will be hosting exhibitions featuring the esteemed artist’s work. Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art (952 Queen St. W., 416395-0067). Until April 26. DEEP WOODS Over 30 artists from across Canada display their interpretations of the mystery and depth present in the woods that reach across our country. Harbourfront Centre (235 Queens Quay W., 416-973-4000). Until June 14. FROM THE FOREST TO THE SEA: EMILY CARR IN BRITISH COLUMBIA This exhibition offers a selection of works from throughout Emily Carr’s career. Over 140 paintings and artifacts will be on display. Art Gallery of Ontario (317 Dundas St. W., 416-979-6648). April 11-July 12. GERTRUDE KEARNS: THE ART OF COMMAND For nearly 25 years this Toronto-based artist has been working to capture the experience of Canada’s armed and this exhibition features artwork from her experience embedded with Canadian Forces in Afghanistan. Historic Fort York (190 Fort York Blvd., 416-392-6907). Until May 18. JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT: NOW’S THE TIME A retrospective of legendary artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, who explored racism, politics and class struggle through his art. Art Gallery of Ontario (317 Dundas St. W., 416-979-6648). Until May 10. THE LOST DHOW: A DISCOVERY FROM THE MARITIME SILK ROUTE is a glimpse of life in the ninth century as seen through the artefacts of a shipwreck, which happens to also be the earliest example of a maritime trade route between two empires. Aga Khan Museum (77 Wynford Dr., 416-646-4677). Until April 26. MEMORY UNEARTHED: THE LODZ GHETTO PHOTOGRAPHS OF HENRYK ROSS This exhibition presents images of life in the Second World War-era Jewish ghettos alongside contemporary images taken by Yuri Dojc. Art Gallery of Ontario (317 Dundas St. W., 416-979-6648). Until June 14. NO FLAT CITY: TORONTO’S INCOMPARABLE TERRAIN In partnership with Toronto and Region Conservation, the Harbourfront Centre will be presenting a free group art exhibition of six different artists at the Exhibition Common. Harbourfront Centre (235 Queens Quay W., 416-973-4000). Until June 29. NORTHERN NARRATIVES presents Inuit art alongside Arctic paintings by the Group of Seven and their contemporaries. McMichael Canadian Art Collection (10365 Islington Ave., Kleinburg, 905893-1121). Until May 17. TORONTO OBSERVED THROUGH THREE GENERATIONS Get a look at Toronto through photographs taken during the city’s younger days of decades past. St. Lawrence Market (92-95 Front St. E., 416-392-7604). Until May 9. THE UNFINISHED CONVERSATION — ENCODING/DECODING This exhibition’s premise is based off of the studies conducted by cultural theorist Stuart Hall who theorized about the interweaving threads of culture, power, history and politics. Guests will be challenged to think about the construction of meaning and how audience perception can distort or even detach and drain original intent to produce slanted narratives. Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery (231 Queens Quay W., 416-9734000). Until May 17. VISIONS OF MUGHAL INDIA: THE COLLECTION OF HOWARD HODGKIN highlights from renowned painter Howard Hodgkin’s personal collection is displayed. The paintings cover the Mughal court, the Deccani Sultanates and the Rajput kingdoms, and depict daily life, royalty and animal life from those times. This exhibit is paired with the “Inspired by India: Paintings by Howard Hodgkin” exhibit as well. Aga Khan Museum (77 Wynford Dr., 416-6464677). Until June 21.