VISUAL ARTS
COLOR IMPROVISATIONS 2 is an international exhibition of 25 contemporary quilts by 25 artists from Canada, Germany, Scotland, Switzerland and the United States. Curated by Nancy Crow (Baltimore, Ohio), this exhibit celebrates large textile work and it focuses on strength, energy and individual identity. Opening Reception this Wednesday from 6-7:30 p.m. Textile Museum of Canada (55 Centre Ave., 416-599-5321). Wednesday until Sept. 23. THE ESSENTIAL JOE FAFARD: VAN GOGH AND OTHER INSPIRATIONS This internationally acclaimed Saskatchewan artist will be presenting never-before-seen sculptures. Mayberry Fine Art (324 Dundas St. W., 416-9239275). Until June 9. LAURENT GUÉRIN: AUTO PORTRAIT features photographs of passing cars and the people within them. Montreal artist Guérin began his career as a fashion photographer and has had many successful solo and group exhibitions across North America. Mira Godard (22 Hazelton Ave., 416-964-8197). Saturday until June 30. ROBERT FONES: SIGNS/ FORMS/NARRATIVES This Governor General Awardwinning artist is known for his exquisitely rendered paintings and hybrid photographic sculptures, with this exhibit highlighting his most influential artworks. Orga- nized by Museum London. Don’t miss the tour this Wednesday at 6 p.m., as well as the artist talk with Sarah Robayo Sheridan. Art Museum, Justina M. Barnicke Gallery (7 Hart House Cir., 416-978-8398). Until June 22. SHAWN POSTOFF: HOW DOES A FAIRY EARN HIS WINGZ?
is a mosaic of crystalline pleasure-bombs and their personalized, flavour-enhancing poems. Shawn has used glass, metal, beads and more to create wall-dwelling beings that are both provocative and interactive. Don’t miss the opening reception today at 7 p.m. Gallery 1313 (1313 Queen St. W., 416-536-6778). Until June 3. VICKI SMITH: A THEORY OF RELATIVE HAPPINESS
was inspired by a note written by Albert Einstein: “A calm and modest life brings more happiness than the pursuit of success combined with constant restlessness.” Don’t miss the closing reception this Saturday from 2-4 p.m., in which the artist will be in attendance. Bau-Xi (340 Dundas St. W., 416-9770600). Until Saturday. WEIGHT OF LIGHT
is a group show curated by Darryn Doull, about how light can be used to coax the invisible and impossible out of the dark. Don’t miss drop-in talks with the curator this Saturday at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Art Museum at U of T (7 Hart House Cir., 416-978-8398). Until Saturday. YOKO ONO: THE RIVERBED
is a repository of hopes and dreams for individuals and the world. “Her work is hopeful, gentle, experiential and more than a little oblique.” — Murray Whyte. Gardiner Museum (111 Queen’s Park, 416-586-8080). Until June 3.