VISUAL ARTS
1ST THURSDAYS This new series features performances, interactive art, activities, tours and a chance to chat with artists and performers about their work. This month, meet local artist Evan Penny. Art Gallery of Ontario (317 Dundas St. W., 416-979-6648). Oct. 4. ARCHIVAL DIALOGUES: READING THE BLACK STAR COLLECTION The Ryerson Image Centre’s inaugural exhibition, co-curated by Doina Popescu and Peggy Gale, presents new work by eight of Canada’s most renowned visual artists. Ryerson Image Centre (33 Gould St., 416979-5000).Until Dec. 16. AFTERIMAGE: TOD AINSLIE’S VI
SION OF THE WAR OF 1812 For the bicentennial of the War of 1812, the ROM’s latest exhibit showcases important locations of the war through photography. Royal Ontario Museum (100 Queen’s Park, 416-586-8000). Until Feb. 24, 2013.
AT THE FAR EDGE OF WORDS is series of multimedia installations and video pieces, by Canadian artist Jamelie Hassan, exploring issues of identity and culture. Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art (952 Queen St. W., 416-395-0067). Until Oct. 14.
BEETHOVEN 1-32: JORINDE VOIGT Voigt created a new series of drawings in response to Stewart Goodyear’s presentation of Beethoven’s piano sonatas. Royal Ontario Museum (100 Queen’s Park, 416586-8000). Until Oct. 12.
BEING SCENE The 12th annual juried art exhibition features a collection of 56 works from emerging and intermediate artists. Gladstone Hotel (1214 Queen St. W., 416-531-4635). Until Oct. 28.
CONSIDERING THE QUAKE is an exhibit devoted to exploring seismic design and architecture and how buildings respond to natural disasters. Design Exchange (234 Bay St., 416-363-6121). Until Nov. 9.
EASIER SAID THAN DONE Torontobased artist Jim Hake gets his own solo exhibition. Lonsdale Gallery (410 Spadina Rd., 416-487-8733). Until Oct. 11. OMER FAST: CONTINUOUS COVERAGE Based in Berlin, artist Omer Fast is known for combining and juxtaposing video and audio footage. Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery (231 Queen’s Quay W., 416-973-4949). Until Nov. 25.
JAY ISAAC: SECOND EYE The local artist uses found objects and furniture from the antiques shop that he maintains to create time-based works of art. Monte Clark Gallery (55 Mill St., Building 2, 416703-1700). Until Oct. 14.
KRONA AND LION MADE presents Krona and Lion, an art exhibit celebrating paper. MADE Designs Gallery (867 Dundas St. W., 416-607-6384). Until Oct. 13.
LIGHT FROM THE EAST Eight internationally recognized contemporary artists from Vietnam and Burma express spirituality in unconventional ways. The East Gallery (334 Dundas St. W., 416-7054331). Until Oct. 14. LOOKING BACK: YESTERDAY AND TODAY This reflective exhibit explores a 100-year-old Scarborough mansion’s roots through the photos, artifacts and documents of the former residents. Cedar Ridge Creative Centre (225 Confederation Dr., 416-396-4026). Until Oct. 11.
CHRISTIAN MARCLAY: THE CLOCK This montage is made up from clips of images of clocks, watches, sundials, clock towers and more. Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery (231 Queen’s Quay W., 416-973-4949). Until Nov. 25.
EVAN PENNY: RE FIGURED The Art Gallery of Ontario welcomes the work of Toronto-based artist Evan Penny in this large exhibition of more than 25 of Penny’s sculptures. Art Gallery of Ontario (317 Dundas St. W., 416-979-6648). Until Jan. 6, 2013.
SCORCHED EARTH Lynn Christine Kelly looks at the human race’s interaction
with Gallery the (401 natural Richmond world. The St. W., Red 416-504- Head 5654). Until Oct. 27.
PETER SHOEBRIDGE: SOLO Shoebridge’s sculptures focus on the human figure, exploring how they relate to the space surrounding them, as well as their individual existences and their solitude. Canadian Sculpture Centre (500 Church St., 647-435-5858). Until Oct. 5. MICHAEL SNOW: OBJECTS OF VISION 14 of Snow’s sculptural pieces form a new exhibit, Objects of Vision, which focuses on the act of looking. Art Gallery of Ontario (317 Dundas St. W., 416-9796648). Until Dec. 9. SOVEREIGN ALLIES/LIVING CULTURES: FIRST NATIONS OF THE GREAT LAKES For the bicentennial of the War of 1812, the ROM is hosting this exhibit about First Nations perspectives from 1812 until now. Royal Ontario Museum (100 Queen’s Park, 416-586-8000). Until Dec. 31.
TORONTO: STREET LEVEL The photography exhibit offers a look at Toronto from the perspective of 10 artists with disabilities. Carlton Cinema (20 Carlton St., 416-494-9371). Until Oct. 11.
SPACE MAKING Hong Kong-born local painter Louisa Lau takes the spotlight at Hangman Art Gallery. Hangman Art
Gallery (256 Queen St. E., 416-4650302). Until Oct. 7.
ULTIMATE DINOSAURS The latest exhibit at the ROM transports guests millions of year into the past with Giants from Gondwana. Royal Ontario Museum (100 Queen’s Park, 416-586-8000). Until March 17. UNCHARTED WATERS: TORONTO’S ENGIMATIC HARBOUR Six contemporary visual artists join forces with the Toronto Port Authority to display works in Canada’s largest outdoor exhibition space. Harbourfront Centre (235 Queen’s Quay W., 416-973-4000). Until June 18, 2013.
UNRAVELLING STILL is a new solo exhibition of photography by Canadian artist Joan Kaufman. Lonsdale Gallery (410 Spadina Rd., 416-487-8733). Until Oct. 11.
VERTICAL URBAN FACTORY Witness the progression of factory design and related technologies in this exhibit featuring photographs, drawing, diagrams, charts and computer fabricated models. Design Exchange (234 Bay St., 416-363-6121). Until Dec. 9.
X-MEN MASTER: GORDON SMITH TIFF celebrates Canadian effects and design star Gordon Smith’s work on the XMen films. TIFF Bell Lightbox (350 King St. W., 416-599-8433). Until March 31, 2013.