VISUAL ARTS
ALICE OPENS THE DOOR Take a stroll ‘down the rabbit hole’ and check out this exhibit featuring highlights from the Osborne Collection of Early Children’s Books. Complemented by guided tours led by Special Collections staff, film programming, a panel discussion on Alice in art and film, a mad hatter tea party and more. Toronto Reference Library (789 Yonge St., 416-395-5577). Until Jan. 27. CAMILLE JODOIN-ENG: THE GATE is a solo exhibit that uses human-made materials to draw focus on our earthly existence and reflect on the present. Project Gallery (1210 Dundas St. E., 416-3151192). Until Jan. 19. DAVID R. HARPER: ZODIAC is an original work inspired by the 12 signs of the zodiac. Gardiner Museum (111 Queen’s Park, 416586-8080). Until Sunday. ECOLOGIES OF LANDSCAPE is a group exhibition by nine artists from Canada and abroad, who have stepped back to look at the various cultural and geographical perspectives of our species’ relationship with the Earth. BEC Project Space (315 King St. W., 647-878-4444). Until Jan. 26. THE FAIRER VOTE Celebrate the 100th anniversary of women in Canada being entitled to vote in federal elections by visiting this exhibit showcasing objects from the Toronto History Museums collection. Gibson House (5172 Yonge St., North York, 416-395-7432). Today.
HAPPY PLACE An interactive, immersive exhibit with multi-sensory themed rooms and massive installations. All designed to bring the world happiness. Tickets $32.50$39.50. Harbourfront Centre (245 Queens Quay W., Happyplace.me). Thursday-Sunday each week until Jan. 27. JIM BOURKE: PUBLIC/PRIVATE is an exhibit of paintings that capture brief measures of time such as a flash of a match, the shake of a dog, the sifting of sand and juice squeezed from fruit. Don’t miss
the 1-5 p.m. reception Red Head this Saturday Gallery (401 from Richmond St. W., Suite #115, 416504-5654). Until Jan. 26. KRISTÍN MORTHENS: I FOLLOWED A SPIRAL, IT FELT LIKE A LOOP is a solo show of new paintings by Icelandic artist Kristín Morthens. Don’t miss the opening reception on Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. Angell Gallery (1444 Dupont St., Unit #15, 416-5300444). Saturday until Feb. 9. SANAZ MAZINANI: LIGHT TIMES is a series of photo-based art exploring the technical history of photography. Don’t miss the opening reception Saturday from 2-5 p.m. Stephen Bulger Gallery (1356 Dundas St. W., 416-5040575). Saturday until Feb. 23. SHANNON MCMANUS: MIGRATION TRAILS is an exhibit of abstract paintings, consisting of three closely related series of works entitled Stone And Bone, Germina
tion and Migration. Don’t miss the opening reception on Saturday, from 2-4 p.m. Montgomery’s Inn (4709 Dundas St. W., Etobicoke, 416-394-8113). Until March 29. ZUUL: LIFE OF AN AR
MOURED DINOSAUR Be the first of your friends to say you’ve seen the exciting new species of dinosaur. Go on an interactive journey of the discovery in 2014 of one of the most complete skeletons of its kind ever found. Royal Ontario Museum (100 Queen’s Park, 416586-8000). Until May 20.