VISUAL ARTS

ANISHINAABEG: ART & POWER explores the life, traditions and sacred stories of the Anishinaabeg as told through their powerful art over the last two centuries. This exhibit takes you on a journey through the artistic evolution of one of the most populous and diverse Indigenous communities in North America. Toronto Star art critic Murray Whyte said this exhibit “is an empowering, refreshing gesture towards reconciliation. It also reveals just how long that road will be.” Royal Ontario Museum (100 Queen’s Park, 416-586-8000). Until Nov. 19. BALINT ZSAKO: BLOOD ORANGE examines questions of control and selfdetermination. With these works, the New York-based artist wanted to look at these complicated contemporary issues through the representation of converging bodies. The watercolour paintings depict groupings of figures that interact. Rendered in everything from bright hues to grey monochromes, the figures change colour or density in the areas where they overlap. Birch Contemporary (129 Tecumseth St., 416-365-3003). Until Oct. 14. FERMENTING FEMINISM, CURATED BY LAUREN FOURNIER Kombucha, guts, bacteria, vessels, vitalism, effervescence, degradation and decay. This exhibit brings together artists whose work fleshes out the intersections between fermentation and intersectional feminism. Critical Distance (180 Shaw St., Suite #302, 647-930-6930). Until Nov. 26. FORMAT WALLS: PHOTOGRAPHY & ART EXHIBITION When you love it, you put it up on a wall. Brought to you by Format (format.com), this exhibition of more than 30 artists features work that captures memories, translates experiences and creates living histories. Unlovable (1415 Dundas St. W., 416-532-6669). Until Saturday. FREEZE FRAME This exhibition features five Toronto-based artists who have been freezing/suspending or “capturing the moment” of classic film through their work for a major portion of their careers. First Canadian Place (100 King St. W., 416-8626858). Until Oct. 13. GHAZALEH BANIAHMAD: ONE DAY, ONE VERY SIMPLE DAY This artist experiments and works intuitively with materials and processes using drawing, painting, photo collage, sculpture and mixed media. This palette acts as a rich metaphor for memory, as she reflects on her own personal journey and that of her mother. OISE (252 Bloor St. W., 416-9780005). Until Saturday. GRAPHIC LIBERATION OF GENDER: POSTER EXHIBITION The late Eiko Ishioka (1938-2012) was famous as a designer, art director and graphic designer. Team uniforms of Canada, Swiss, Spain and Japan for the 2002 Winter Olympics as well as for the Opening Ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympics were by Ishioka. Ishioka rewrote the self-image of Japanese women. The exhibit posters suggested that women enjoy fashion as an expression of pride in their gender. Japan Foundation (2 Bloor St. E., #300, 416-9661600). Until Dec. 20. NORVAL MORRISSEAU & CHRISTIAN MORRISSEAU: SON OF THE SHAMAN This is one of the most internationally celebrated father-son art duos in First Nations art history. Displayed in three locations: the Stone Distillery Gallery, the Cooperage Space and a temporary pop-up gallery at 39 Parliament St. Thompson Landry (32 Distillery Lane, 416-364-4955). Until Nov. 5. STANDING TALL: THE CURIOUS HISTORY OF MEN IN HEELS Challenge your notions of who wears heels and why. From the early 1600s to today. This Friday, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., the public is welcome to join a sketching gathering ($5. Supplies not provided, dry mediums only). Bata Shoe Museum (327 Bloor St. W., 416979-7799). Until Nov. 1. URBAN PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION Urban features the work of Stephanie Kretzschmer, Guy Lafontaine, Robert McIntyre, Joachim Oepkes, David Edwards and Alan Dunlop. This exhibition focuses on the evolution of cities and humankind’s relationship to space. Connections Gallery (1840 Danforth Ave., 416-778-6969). Sunday until Oct. 30.