VISUAL ARTS
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, 416-586-8000). Until Oct. 18.
INTERLOVE: AN EXHIBITION OF DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHY Several new works by award-winning photographer Colin Boyd Shafer are displayed in this exhibition exploring how people with different beliefs come together in love and respect. Mackenzie House (82 Bond St., 416-392-6915). Until August 15. MARK RUWEDEL and his photographic work depict the fringes of civilization, which are celebrated in this exhibition. Ryerson Image Centre (33 Gould St., 416-979-5164). Until June 28.
OBJECTS RELATED: ART AMONG THE ARTIFACTS Test yourself to see if you can see which of Colborne Lodge’s artifacts are originals, and which have been replaced by new pieces created by artist Meghan Macdonald. Colborne Lodge (11 Colborne Lodge Dr., 416-392-6916). Until July 5. OCCULON 3.14 Three artists break free of the traditional four-sided frame to create circular works of art. Rectory Cafe (102 Lakeshore Ave., 416-203-2152). Until July 5.
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.
SPORTSMANSHIP UNDER SURVEILLANCE As government surveillance increases, artists whose work challenges the establishment may feel a chilling effect knowing that it could stifle their expression. Sur Gallery at Pier 27 (39 Queens Quay E., 416-654-7787). June 27-August 8.
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 August 30.
A THIRST FOR RICHES: CARPETS FROM THE EAST IN PAINTINGS FROM THE WEST Mid 17th-century Dutch paintings of eastern carpets are paired with the actual carpets that inspired them to highlight the history of trade between the two regions. Aga Khan Museum (77 Wynford Dr., 416-6464677). Until Oct. 18.
UNDER MY SKIN Khat Karim, a selftaught artist from Milton, explores her inner workings with a series of abstract paintings created through drips, splashes, strokes and other means of pouring herself on to the canvas. Urban Gallery (400 Queen St. E., 647-460-1278). Until June 27.