VISUAL ARTS
AGGREGATE An exhibition of work by Canadian jeweller Karen Konzuk, Aggregate’s minimalist pieces are made of industrial design-inspired materials like stainless steel and concrete. Harbourfront Centre (235 Queen’s Quay W., Toronto, 416-973-4000). Until April 14.
THE ART OF COLLECTING This exhibition showcases over 100 objects from critically and historically renowned artists. From the late Renaissance to the PostModern periods, each piece examines the development of decorative art styles, social customs and material culture. Royal Ontario Museum (100 Queen’s Park, Toronto, 416-586-8000). Until Sept. 3.
IAIN BAXTER& The groundbreaking Canadian artist has redefined his role by integrating photography, installation, sculpture, painting, drawing, and performance art into his work. Art Gallery of Ontario (317 Dundas St. W., Toronto, 416-979-6648). Until Aug. 12.
BIG ENOUGH? The Harbourfront’s architecture exhibit explores how much room people need to live in a modern city like Toronto, where space is an expensive commodity. Harbourfront Centre (235 Queen’s Quay W., Toronto, 416-9734000). Until July 8.
BLOWOUT Michelle Bellemare’s Harbourfront installation Blowout is brief and exuberant: a party blower unfurls and salutes passing visitors and then suddenly stops. Harbourfront Centre (235 Queen’s Quay W., Toronto, 416973-4000). Until April 15. CESAN BRINGING ART TO THE PUBLIC FORUM Petroff Gallery’s Artist in Residence, Cesan D’ornellas Levine, strives to create pure abstractions of universal iconography, breaking down boundaries between cultures and celebrating diversity. Petroff Gallery (1016
Eglinton Ave. W., Toronto, 416-7821696). Until March 31.
JACK CHAMBERS This exhibition features more than 50 works by Chambers, many drawn from the AGO’S collection of the artist’s work, including paintings, drawings, prints and films presented thematically around four themes identified by curator Dennis Reid: light, place, time and spirit. Art Gallery of Ontario (317 Dundas St. W., Toronto, 416-979-6648). Until May 13.
CONSTRUCTED VIEW Artists Jamie Campbell, Tara Cooper, Susan Dobson, Astrid Ho, Alex Kisilevich, Anita Matusevics, Tom Ngo and Marie de Sousa examine the relationship between vision, memory and reconstruction in this group show at the Harbourfront, curated by Patrick Macaulay. Harbourfront Centre (235 Queen’s Quay W., Toronto, 416-9734000). Until April 15. EMBELLISHED REALITIES: INDIAN PAINTED PHOTOGRAPHS FROM
THE 1880S TO THE 1940S India’s once-popular genre of photography is on display, with 60 painted photographs including works from 1880 to the 1940s. Royal Ontario Museum (100 Queen’s Park, Toronto, 416-586-8000). Until March 18.
BAKER FAIRLEY & E.B. COX Ingram Gallery launches its exhibition series with works by British born Canadian painter Barker Fairley (1887-1986) and Torontoarea sculptor E.B. Cox (1914-2003), both associated with the Group of Seven. Ingram Gallery (49 Avenue Rd., Toronto, 416-929-2220). Until March 17. FROM RENAISSANCE TO RODIN: CELEBRATING THE TANENBAUM GIFT This new exhibit highlights the many pieces of the AGO’S European Collection that have been donated by Joey and Toby Tanenbaum, including Gian Lorenzo Bernini’s bust of Pope Gregory XV, the panel The Expulsion of the Money-changers, Hendrick Andriessen’s Still Life (Vanitas) and more. Art Gallery of Ontario (317 Dundas St. W., Toronto, 416-979-6648). Until April 1. GAME OF THRONES: THE EXHIBITION HBO Canada and TIFF Bell Lightbox have joined forces on this free exhibit based on the hit show Game of Thrones. The exhibit will feature material from the show, including six costumes, props, weaponry, tableware and banners from the different Houses, still photos and behind the scenes videos. TIFF Bell Lightbox (350 King St. W., Toronto, 416-5998433). March 9-18. GOYA & GILLRAY: HUMOUR THAT BITES looks back at how humour and art were used as a powerful political weapon in world history. Spanish artist Goya y Lucientes and British artist Gillray used humour and art to expose the political and social failings in their countries and lifetimes. Art Gallery of Ontario (317 Dundas St. W., Toronto, 416-979-6648). Until April 15.
LEONARDO DA VINCI’S WORKSHOP Da Vinci’s concepts spring to life in the new exhibit at the Science Centre. 16 exclusive scale models based on his inventions will be there, including the Great Kite flying machine, the Self-propelling Cart and the Robot Soldier. Ontario Science Centre (770 Don Mills Rd., Toronto, 416-696-1000). Until March 18.
LOOK OUT Nine Harbourfront Centre artists-in-residence display their contemporary craftwork at this exhibit. Harbourfront Centre (235 Queen’s Quay W., Toronto, 416-973-4000). Until May 21. MAYA: SECRETS OF THEIR ANCIENT WORLD explores the interesting and mysterious Mayan civilization. Visitors will be able to learn about their Mesoamerican culture, which includes their complex calender, end of the world predictions and mysterious demise. Royal Ontario Museum (100 Queen’s Park, Toronto, 416-586-8000). Until April 9.
NO ROADS Photographer Jesse Louttit travelled to his father’s hometown of Moosonee to explore the remote areas of northern Ontario, documenting areas along the Ontario Northlander train route that are inaccessible by car. Harbourfront Centre (235 Queen’s Quay W., Toronto, 416-973-4000). Until April 15. OCCUPY WALL STREET NEWSREELS Artist and filmmaker Jem Cohen kept his camera rolling in Zuccotti Park to document the daily happenings of Occupy Wall Street. TIFF Bell Lightbox (350 King St. W., Toronto, 416-599-8433). Until March 23. OTHERWORLDLY: THE ART OF
CANADIAN COSTUME DESIGN TIFF Bell Lightbox opens this new exhibit, focusing on the costume design in Canadian sci-fi, horror and fantasy films. Costumes from the films Repo! The Genetic Opera, Videodrome, Splice, The Thing and The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus will be there, as well as pieces from other films. TIFF Bell Lightbox (350 King St. W., Toronto, 416-599-8433). Until March 31.
PARALLAX SCROLL Scott Carruthers’ Parallax Scroll is an installation of drawings that attempts to create a physical narrative of stories. Harbourfront Centre (235 Queen’s Quay W., Toronto, 416-9734000). Until April 15. THE ROARING TWENTIES: HEELS, HEMLINES & HIGH SPIRITS explores the era when higher hemlines and shoes stepped into the spotlight as an important aspect of the stylish woman’s wardrobe. Showcasing the famous fashions of the day, The Roaring Twenties looks at influences like cinema, jazz clubs and world travel. Bata Shoe Museum (327 Bloor St. W., Toronto, 416-9797799). Until June 30.
SITTING STILL features portraits of children drawn from the ROM’S 19th century Canadian collection, including recent acquisitions Eliza Cory Clench by Paul Kane and James, Kathleen, and William Mclaren by J.W.L. Forster. Royal Ontario Museum (100 Queen’s Park, Toronto, 416586-8000). Until March 31. SONGS OF THE FUTURE: CANADIAN INDUSTRIAL PHOTOGRAPHS, 1858 TO TODAY features more than 100 images of Canada being transformed by the railroad, mining and lumber industries. Art Gallery of Ontario (317 Dundas St. W., Toronto, 416-9796648). Until April 29. TORONTO SCHOOL OF ART GRADUATING CLASS 2012 SHOWCASE Artists share their work in this exhibit that explores issues of identity and relationship building through tattoo-inspired drawings, embroidery threads, cloth, personal objects, mixed media, sculpture, installations, or two-dimensional forms of art. Gallery 1313 (1313A Queen St. W., Toronto, 416-536-6778). Until March 18.
TORONTO SOUVENIR Garett Walker’s Toronto Souvenir exhibit goes beyond place and perspective to explores the living memories of Toronto residents. Fleck Dance Theatre (207 Queen’s Quay W., Toronto, 416-973-4000). Until April 15.
LUCY TASSEOR TUTSWEETOK is a sculptor from Arviat, Nunavut’s southernmost mainland community, whose work uses hard grey steatite, carved by an axe. The exhibition features over 40 of Tutsweetok’s works, made from the 60s to the 90s. Art Gallery of Ontario (317 Dundas St. W., Toronto, 416-9796648). Until April 1.
WAITING… GOING… GONE In the Cell Gallery, Paul Brandejs’ Waiting… Going… Gone uses sculpted canvas with a variety of techniques. His self-created stretcher frames define the individual pieces as much as the application of media on the canvas does. Gallery 1313 (1313A Queen St. W., Toronto, 416-5366778). Until March 18.