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 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 towards traditional representations and ideals of glamour. Ryerson Image Centre (33 Gould St., 416979-5164). 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., 416396-4026). Until March 6. DOUGLAS COUPLAND: EVERYWHERE IS ANYWHERE IS ANYTHING IS EVERYTHING Both the Royal Ontario Museum and the Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art will be hosting exhibitions featuring the works of this artist. Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art (952 Queen St. W., 416-395-0067). Until April 26. DEEP WOODS Over 30 artists from across Canada display their interpretations of the mystery and depth present in the woods that reach across our country. Harbourfront Centre (235 Queens Quay W., 416-973-4000). Until June 14. JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT: NOW’S THE TIME A retrospective of legendary artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, who ex- plored racism, politics and class struggle through his art. Art Gallery of Ontario (317 Dundas St. W., 416-979-6648). Until May 10. THE LOST DHOW: A DISCOVERY FROM THE MARITIME SILK ROUTE is a glimpse of life in the ninth century as seen through the artifacts of a shipwreck. It happens to be the earliest example of a maritime trade route between two empires. Aga Khan Museum (77 Wynford Dr., 416-646-4677). Until April 26. MEMORY UNEARTHED: THE LODZ GHETTO PHOTOGRAPHS OF HENRYK ROSS This exhibition presents images of life in the Second World War era Jewish ghettos alongside contemporary images taken by Yuri Dojc. Art Gallery of Ontario (317 Dundas St. W., 416-9796648). Until June 14. NO FLAT CITY: TORONTO’S INCOMPARABLE TERRAIN In partnership with Toronto and Region Conservation, the Harbourfront Centre will be presenting a free group art exhibition of six different artists at the Exhibition Common. Harbourfront Centre (235 Queens Quay W., 416-9734000). June 29. THE UNFINISHED CONVERSATION - ENCODING/DECODING This exhibition’s premise is based off of the studies conducted by cultural theorist Stuart Hall, who theorized about the interweaving threads of culture, power, history and politics. Guests will be challenged to think about the construction of meaning and how audience perception can distort or even detach and drain original intent to produce slanted narratives. Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery (231 Queens Quay W., 416-973-4000). Until May 17. 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 multimedia 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.