VISUAL ARTS
ANTI-GLAMOUR will present photographic and visual portraits by artists addressing issues within female representation in various forms of media, such as film. This serves to comment on the stereotypes surrounding ‘empowered women’ in fiction and why they might be problematic representations in the face of a woman’s individuality. Ryerson Image Centre (33 Gould St., 416-979-5164). Until April 5.
AROUND 1914: DESIGN IN A NEW AGE showcases design and art inspired by the events during and leading up to the First World War. Royal Ontario Museum (100 Queen’s Park, 416-586-8000). Until March 21. ART SPIEGELMAN’S CO-MIX: A RETROSPECTIVE taps into the mind of one of comics’ most beloved and inspiring artists. Art Gallery of Ontario (317 Dundas St. W., 416-979-6648). Until March 14. BURN WITH DESIRE This is a multimedia exhibition that showcases depictions of desire and desirability throughout history. It will offer a view of photography’s role in defining glamour since the 1920s. As well, works from artists such as Andy Warhol and Cindy Sherman will help demonstrate a more critical approach toward traditional representations and ideals of glamour. Ryerson Image Centre (33 Gould St., 416-979-5164). Until April 5. CEDAR RIDGE CONTEMPORARY SHOW will be presenting a series of galleries showcasing contemporary art. Thirteen different artists have been selected and grouped into five different shows: photography, painting in oil, watercolour, acrylic, mixed media galleries, sculptures, installations and performance. Cedar Ridge Gallery (225 Confederation Dr., 416-396-4026). Until March 6. GENIZOT: REPOSITORIES OF MEMORY Created by Toronto-based author and artist Bernice Eisenstein, Genizot will be presented in conjunction with Holocaust Education Week. Genizot were traditionally temporary spaces for storing worn-out Hebrew language books and papers of religious content. Royal Ontario Museum (100 Queen’s Park, 416-586-8000). Until Feb. 6. JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT: NOW’S THE TIME A retrospective of legendary artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, who explored racism, politics and class struggle through his art. Art Gallery of Ontario (317 Dundas St. W., 416-979-6648). Feb. 7-May 10. SIGNS ART SHOW Check out artwork by local artists while enjoying delicious food and drinks. Feb. 10. Free. Signs Restaurant and Bar, 558 Yonge St. SILVER MOON Curator Mira Martinez assembles works from over 20 artists, including paintings, mixed media, photography, and sculptures. ART Square Gallery and Cafe (334 Dundas St. W., 416-894-6456). Until Feb. 8. WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR EXHIBITION is on tour from the Natural History Museum of London. It features 100 images that vary from fascinating animal behaviour to expressive and natural landscapes of the wild. The ROM will be complementing the show with wildlife and photography themed events. Royal Ontario Museum (100 Queen’s Park, 416-586-8000). Until March 23. ZINNIA NAQVI is an artist who travelled to Karachi, Pakistan, the homeland of her parents, to compare her childhood memories with lived experience. She combines home video, recent footage, text, conversations and testimonials in a presentation that helps to reveal the complications of translating culture across time and seas. Ryerson Image Centre (33 Gould St., 416-979-5164). Until April 5.