VISUAL ARTS
AKIN VISITS THE TEXTILE MUSEUM Join Akin Collective at the Textile Museum of Canada for a guided tour of current exhibitions: Diligence and Elegance: The Nature of Japanese Textiles and Tied, Dyed and Woven: Ikat Textiles from Latin
America. Tickets are $10 (includes admission and guided tour). Please register at Universe.com/textiles. Textile Museum of Canada (55 Centre Ave., 416-599-5321). Saturday, 1-4 p.m. ANNIE POOTOOGOOK: CUTTING ICE ‘Cutting ice’ implies something that matters or has consequence. Alongside works by Pootoogook, this exhibition includes works by Shuvinai Ashoona, Itee Pootoogook, Jutai Toonoo, Ohotaq Mikkigak and Siassie Kenneally, showing how Annie Pootoogook made it possible to begin a different conversation that celebrates Inuit art. McMichael Canadian Art Collection (10365 Islington Ave., Kleinburg, 905-893-1121). Until Feb. 11, 2018. ARTS OF THE EAST: HIGHLIGHTS OF ISLAMIC ART FROM THE BRUSCHETTINI COLLECTION From lavish textiles and intricately patterned carpets to colourful paintings, polychrome Iznik wares and precious inlaid metalwork: this world premiere introduces Canadian and international audiences to a choice selection from one of the world’s most important private collections of Islamic art. Aga Khan Museum (77 Wynford Dr., North York, 416-646-4677). Until Jan. 21, 2018. EARLY UFA FILM POSTERS: PROJECTING WOMEN Eight posters from famous as well as rarely seen or lost Berlin UFA films from the ‘20s and ‘30s portray women as heroines or seductresses, debutantes or harlots. From “Sumurun” to “Metropolis”, women are vying for power in male-dominated films. Goethe-Institut (100 University Ave., North Tower, 2nd floor, 416-593-5257). Until Oct. 14. GUILLERMO DEL TORO: AT HOME WITH MONSTERS From the fantastic to the frightful, don’t miss this rare glimpse into the world of renowned filmmaker Guillermo del Toro and his cabinet of curiosities. Tonight at 7 p.m. for $13, Halloween comes early at AGO First Thursdays, an art party celebrating the macabre, the supernatural and the obsessive and is headlined by the avant-pop icon Peaches. Friday at 10 p.m. see Alfred Hitchcock’s classic work Psycho for $12. And this Wednesday at 7 p.m., come see
The Devil’s Backbone film by Guillermo del Toro for $12. Art Gallery Of Ontario (317 Dundas St. W., 416-979-6648). Until Jan. 7, 2018. RAISE A FLAG: WORKS FROM THE INDIGENOUS ART COLLECTION (2000-2015) presents selected works from a national heritage collection representing First Nations, Inuit and Métis art. It represents alternative discourses and uncovers missing narratives from the framework of a national identity. The works focus on recent acquisitions, which chronicle significant national narratives reflecting upon Canadian heritage, diversity and collective memory. Onsite Gallery (199 Richmond St. W., 416-977-6000, ext. 262). Until Dec. 10. SKATE GIRLS OF KABUL Awardwinning British photographer Jessica Fulford-Dobson travelled to Afghanistan to document young girls participating in a unique program called Skateistan — an international NGO founded in 2009 in Kabul in order to provide girls with a place to skate safely and a route into education. Her engaging photographs deftly undermine cultural, religious and gender stereotypes. Aga Khan Park (77 Wynford Dr., North York, 416-6464677). Until Sunday. STARING BACK AT THE SUN: VIDEO ART FROM ISRAEL, 1970-2012 traces the development of contemporary video practice in Israel and highlights work by artists who take an incisive, critical perspective toward the cultural landscape of this country and beyond. Koffler Gallery Artscape Youngplace (180 Shaw St., 416530-2787). Until Nov. 26. AN UNASSAILABLE AND MONUMENTAL DIGNITY explores images of Black males in the public sphere. Artists Alexandra Bell, Mohamed Bourouissa, Leslie Hewitt, Aaron Jones and Keisha Scarville use found objects and photographs to question the contexts and truth claims found within them. Contact Gallery (80 Spadina Ave., Suite #205, 416-5399595). Until Nov. 18.