VISUAL ARTS
ARTFUL STORIES As part of the first annual Myseum of Toronto Intersections festival, this exhibition allows artist groups and the local community to share their experiences in images, writing and the spoken word. This exhibit is designed to facilitate a continuous dialogue between Toronto neighbourhoods through collaboration between communities in the arts. Neilson Park Creative Centre, 56 Neilson Dr., Etobicoke, 416-622-5294). Today. BLACK TORONTO 2116 & BLACK CANVAS 101 As part of the Myseum of Toronto Intersections festival, Daniels Spectrum opens up its Hallway Galleries to host Black Toronto 2116, a free art exhibition inspired by the city’s African Canadian history to speculate on the future of Toronto’s black heritage, and Black Canvas 101, an Instagram database of works by more than 100 African-Canadian artists. Daniels Spectrum (585 Dundas St. E., 416583-2030). Until April 10. COLLECTIVE STANCE New York based artist Leslie Hewitt collaborates with cinematographer Bradford Young for this new installation. Also included in this exhibition are several works by Hewitt that have been inspired, at least in part, by the work of Young. Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery (231 Queens Quay W., 416973-4949). Until May 15. HUMANITAS Third-year students in Ryerson’s photography studies program look at human identity as expressed through photography in this curated exhibition. Gladstone Hotel (1214 Queen St. W., 416531-4635). Until Saturday. MANY THINGS BROUGHT FROM ONE CLIMATE TO ANOTHER Showcasing artworks from the past 50+ years, this exhibit demonstrates how contemporary artists express their perceptions of modern life in all its complexity. Artworks range from paintings to floor lighting and sculpture using unusual objects. Art Gallery of Ontario (317 Dundas St. W., 416-979-6648). Until June 12. ON PAPER includes rare paper works by the likes of Emily Carr, Clarence Gagnon, A.J. Casson, David Milne and the Group of Seven; examples include Gagnon’s illustrations for Louis Hémon’s novel Maria Chap
delaine and Carr’s sketchbook from 1903. Milne’s watercolour piece, Morning Paper, which has never been exhibited publicly, is another highlight. McMichael Canadian Art Collection (10365 Islington Ave., Kleinburg, 905-893-1121). Until May 1. TATTOOS: RITUAL. IDENTITY. OBSESSION. ART. This exhibition looks at the many ways in which tattoos have become a part of different cultures, and how they moved from the fringes into the mainstream in our society. Royal Ontario Museum (100 Queens Park, 416-5868000). Saturday until June 30. LES TEMPS INACHEVÉS (UNFINISHED TIME) collects the work of Montreal-based artist Patrick Bernatchez,
Chrysalides (2006-13) and Lost in Time (2009-15). Chrysalides was inspired by the discovery of a notebook imprinted with mould patterns, leading to observations of life and decay. Lost in Time is a series of examinations of time through a number of mediums. Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery (231 Queens Quay W., 416-9734949). Until May 15. TIFF: HOME EXHIBITION is a monthlong exhibition about the history of the King St. W. and John St. neighbourhood featuring many of the Toronto institutions that have graced this intersection. TIFF Bell Lightbox (350 King St. W., 416-5832030). Today. THE WARD: REPRESENTATIONS AND REALITIES, 1890-1950 This exhibition explores the history of Toronto’s long-gone immigrant enclave. Downtown Toronto has changed so much over the past century, and today’s modernized business district bordered by Yonge St., University Ave., College St. and Queen St. W. conceals the remnants of The Ward, a neighbourhood filled with newly arrived immigrants. Campbell House Museum (160 Queen St. W., 416-583-2030). Until April 21. TUNNEL VISION: THE STORY OF TORONTO’S SUBWAY features photographs, maps, plans and artifacts to showcase the great scale of the daily operations of the subway. Presented in co-operation with the Toronto Transporation Society. Market Gallery of the City of Toronto Archives (95 Front St. E., 416-3927604). Until June 11. URBAN WILD This exhibit explores trends and multiculturalism, delving deepinto the relationship between the natural and the created. Gladstone Hotel (1214 Queen St. W., 647-792-5958). Tuesday until April 25. YEARBOOK This is the last day for this three-week exhibition that uses visual images from Scarborough high school yearbooks spanning five decades. Scarborough Arts Council (1859 Kingston Rd., Scarborough, 416-583-2030). Today.