VISUAL ARTS
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 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 . FAR AND NEAR: THE DISTANCE(S) BETWEEN US brings together several generations of Canadian artists of Chinese descent, offering perspectives on the Chinese-Canadian community’s historical and cultural evolutions and developments. Don’t miss the artist talk with Henry Heng Lu this Saturday from 2-4 p.m. at the Hinton Learning Theatre in the Toronto Reference Library. Hart House (7 Hart House Cir., 416-978-1838). Until Oct. 29. 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. This Friday at 7 p.m., come see the film The Devil’s Backbone, by Guillermo del Toro, for $12. And if you can’t make that, come see Carrie, Brian De Palma’s 1976 horror classic, at 10 p.m. for the same price. Art Gallery Of Ontario (317 Dundas St. W., 416-979-6648). Until Jan. 7. HOW DEEP IS YOUR LOVE? Works are presented as relief, a space for other forms of life and contact to grow. Group art exhibition, featuring work by Aline Bouvy, Laurie Kang, Jennie Jieun Lee, Candice Lin, Jenine Marsh, Mindy Rose Schwartz, Chloe Seibert, Beth Stuart and Thea Yabut. Cooper Cole Gallery (1134 Dupont St., 416-531-8000). Until Oct. 21. MOUTH PIECE isn’t just a series of mouth shots, it’s a look into the power and beauty of something human with collages that deliver you to a dreamy experience. Feel like you’re walking through fantasy, with a sexual vintage feel. Not your ordinary art show. The work is combined with interactive experiences, including live painting! If you want to make it to the opening reception tonight from 7-10 p.m., rsvp to brionydouglas@gmail.com. Only One Gallery (5 Brock Ave., Onlyonegallery. com). Until Sunday. 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. STEVEN HEINEMANN: CULTURE AND NATURE This Canadian ceramics artist explores the paradoxes between culture and nature, deliberation and chance, interior and exterior surfaces. Join the conversation this Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. for $15. Steven Heinemann, executive director and CEO Kelvin Browne as well as curator Rachel Gotlieb discuss how Heinemann’s work has evolved. Or come for the Steven Heinemann Friends Day’ this Wednesday, as Gardiner Friends are invited for a sneak peek of the exhibition (free with RSVP). Gardiner Museum (111 Queen’s Park, 416-586-8080). Oct. 19 until Jan. 21. 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. Check out the reception from 6-9 p.m. tonight. Connections Gallery (1840 Danforth Ave., 416-778-6969). Until Oct. 30. THE WOMEN’S KIT — REGENERATION This is an exhibit and launch of the Women’s Kit (thewomenskit.org) celebrating the history and visibility of feminist art in Toronto. In 1973, the Women’s Kit was produced in Toronto by researcher and artist, Pamela Harris and others. Discussion Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. OCAD University (100 McCaul St., 647919-7336). Until Oct. 19.