VISUAL ARTS
7: PROFESSIONAL NATIVE INDIAN ARTISTS INC. will give guests the chance to engage with one of Canada’s most important early artist alliances between Norval Morrisseau, Daphne Odjig, Jackson Beardy, Eddy Cobiness, Alex Janvier, Carl Ray and Joseph Sanchez. Also officially known as the Group of Seven, a ground-breaking cultural and political entity. McMichael Canadian Art Collection (10365 Islington Ave., Kleinburg, 905-893-1121). Until Sept. 6. CHRIS CURRERI: SO BE IT These photographs are of students’ wet and discarded projects. Focusing on clay as it shifts between states of form and formlessness, the prints have varied processing techniques. Gardiner Museum (111 Queen’s Park, 416-586-8080). Until May 31. 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. FREEDOM FRIDAYZ FESTIVAL & BORN THIS WAY This mural by Essencia Art Collective and the Centre for Spanish Speaking Peoples celebrates the many Spanish speaking cultures that live in the city. A party will be held to celebrate the unveiling with free food as long as it lasts. This event is part of the Art Relay celebrating the Pan Am Games. Pine Point Park (4 Conan Rd., 416-928-1978). May 23. FROM THE FOREST TO THE SEA: EMILY CARR IN BRITISH COLUMBIA offers a selection of works from throughout Emily Carr’s career. Over 140 paintings and artifacts will be on display. Art Gallery of Ontario (317 Dundas St. W., 416-979-6648). Until July 12. GENERATIONS: ANNU PALAKUNNATHU MATTHEW features six bodies of work created by contemporary artist Annu Palakunnathu Matthew between 1996 and 2015. Combining still and moving imagery, this photo-based exhibition explores the appeal of family photographs and how they shape national identity, cultural assumptions and memory. Royal Ontario Museum (100 Queen’s Park, 416586-8000). Until Oct. 18. MARK RUWEDEL and his photographic work depicting the fringes of civilization is celebrated in this exhibition. Ryerson Image Centre (33 Gould St., 416-979-5164). Until June 28. MEMORY UNEARTHED: THE LODZ GHETTO PHOTOGRAPHS OF HENRYK ROSS This exhibition presents images of life in the Second World Warera 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., 416-973-4000). Until June 29. THE PHOTOGRAPHS OF FRANK (FRANZ) JOHNSTON This will be the premier site for the CONTACT Photography Festival. This will be the first major display of Johnston’s photographic images. McMichael Canadian Art Collection (10365 Islington Ave., Kleinburg, 905-893-1121). Until Aug. 16. STANDING TALL: THE CURIOUS HISTORY OF MEN IN HEELS launches the museum’s 20th anniversary, challenging the notion about who wears heels and why. From rulers to hyper-sexualized rock stars, this exhibition explores the history of men in heels from the 1600s to today. Bata Shoe Museum (327 Bloor St. W., 416979-7799). Until June 7. STEPHEN ANDREWS POV Come see the largest solo exhibition by one of Toronto’s leading contemporary artists, working in photography. Art Gallery of Ontario (317 Dundas St. W., 416-9796648). Until Aug. 30. VISIONS OF MUGHAL INDIA: THE COLLECTION OF HOWARD HODGKIN highlights from renowned painter Howard Hodgkin’s personal collection is displayed. The paintings cover the Mughal court, the Deccani Sultanates and the Rajput kingdoms, and depict daily life, royalty and animal life from those times. This exhibit is paired with the Inspired by India: Paintings by Howard Hodgkin exhibit. Aga Khan Museum (77 Wynford Dr., 416646-4677). Until June 21.