VISUAL ARTS
AIMIA: AGO PHOTOGRAPHY PRIZE recognizes four artists working in photography whose work has exhibited extraordinary potential over the preceding five years. Photos by Liz Johnson Artur, Raymond Boisjoly, Taisuke Koyama and Hank Willis Thomas. Art Gallery Of Ontario (317 Dundas St. W., 416-979-6648). Until Nov. 5. ANISHINAABEG: ART & POWER explores the life, traditions and sacred stories of the Anishinaabeg as told through their powerful art over the last two centuries. As 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.” Come this Sunday for the “Family Funday” and dress up, hunt for history and find out what “digging the past” is all about from ROM archaeologists (free with admission). Royal Ontario Museum (100 Queen’s Park, 416-5868000). Until Nov. 19. ANNIE POOTOOGOOK: CUTTING ICE The term “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, Ont., 905-893-1121). Until Feb. 11, 2018. ART TORONTO is Canada’s international contemporary and modern art fair, with artwork from leading galleries around the world, lectures and panel discussions from prominent art world figures. Opening night preview party tonight from 6:30-10 p.m. Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building (255 Front St. W., Arttoronto.ca). Friday-Monday. FAR AND NEAR: THE DISTANCE(S) BETWEEN US brings together several generations of Canadian artists of Chinese descent, offering perspectives onto the Chinese Canadian community’s historical and cultural evolutions and developments. Catch the artist talk with Karen Tam today from 2-4 p.m. Justina M. Barnicke Gallery (7 Hart House Cir., 416-978-1838). Until Sunday. FROM SCARBOROUGH TO CANADA WITH LOVE This exhibit looks at iconic and everyday people, places and events in Scarborough that have contributed to Canada’s history. Scarborough Museum (1007 Brimley Rd., Scarborough, 416-338-8807). Until Tuesday. 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. Pan’s Labyrinth is playing this Friday at 7 p.m. and Hellboy II: The Golden
Army on Wednesday at 7 p.m., both for $12. Art Gallery Of Ontario (317 Dundas St. W., 416-979-6648). Until Jan. 7, 2018. INVISIBLE FOOTPRINTS 0.1 is a series of multi-generational projects celebrating the history of Toronto’s East and Southeast Asian LGBTQ movement. This exhibit highlights the milestones of social activism and explores the previously unknown and untold stories of queer Asian communities. Revisit the footprints of artists, activists, academics and queer groups in Toronto. OCAD Open Space Gallery (49 McCaul St., 416-977-6000). Until Sunday. NORVAL MORRISSEAU & CHRISTIAN MORRISSEAU: SON OF THE SHAMAN This is one of the most internationally celebrated father-son art practitioners 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. QENDRIM HOTI AND MAX LUPO: GALAXY CHAMPION FUN ZONE uses video-game technology of the past three decades. This interactive installation has modified and hacked video games in order to insert personal migrant histories into existing virtual worlds. Come play games as a way to explore these alternate characters and environments. Ignite Gallery (165 Augusta Ave., 416-596-7538). Until Nov. 4. STANDING TALL: THE CURIOUS HISTORY OF MEN IN HEELS Challenge your preconceived notions of who wears heels and why. From privileged rulers to hyper-sexualized rock stars, explore this exhibit from the early 1600s to today. Come this Saturday for the “Halloween Spooktacular” and decorate a Halloweeninspired cookie, make a special craft and play iSpy in the galleries (included with admission, kids in costumes get in free). Bata Shoe Museum (327 Bloor St. W., 416-979-7799). Until Nov. 1. STEVEN HEINEMANN: CULTURE AND NATURE This Canadian artist has transformed Canadian ceramics. Come experience how he uses form, texture, pigment and imagery to create his ceramics that reflect life and nature. Also, today from 6:30-8 p.m. for $15 come listen to curator Karine Tsoumis talking about the place of ceramics among the luxuries found in the palaces of the nobility. Gardiner Museum (111 Queen’s Park, 416-586-8080). Until Jan. 21. URBAN PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION 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). Until Monday.