VISUAL ARTS
ANDY WARHOL REVISITED This pop-up art exhibition is one of the largest collections of original Warhol prints and paintings in the world. TD Canada Trust (77 Bloor St. W., 416-944-4115). Until Dec. 31. CAMERA ATOMICA takes a look at photography of nuclear weapons and energy. This exhibit covers the postwar period, from the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945, through to the current day, including the triple meltdown at Fukushima Daiichi in 2011. Art Gallery of Ontario (317 Dundas St. W., 416-9796648). Until Sunday. DEAR SADIE This exhibit from the Archives of Ontario tells the story of Henry Mason and his sweetheart, Sadie Arbuckle. Their letters trace a moving love story set against the backdrop of the First World War. This event is included with admission to the museum. Spadina Museum: Historic House & Gardens (285 Spadina Rd., 416392-6910). Until Nov. 29. FOOD FOR THOUGHT: VISUAL ARTS EXHIBITIONS is a series of visual arts exhibitions for the fall season focused around different areas of food. A total of 27 artists will present their new food-themed works and explore the relationship humans have with food. Exhibits include Accidental Hunter, Food for Thought, Forage and Trading Places. Harbourfront Centre (235 Queens Quay W., 416-973-5379). Until Dec. 24. HOME GROUND In cooperation with the Barjeel Art Foundation, this exhibition features photography, installations, paintings, sculptures and more, created by 12 Arab contemporary artists. The theme will look at how the politics in the Middle East and North Africa intersect with the artists’ lives through the struggles for identity, borders and being an artist. Aga Khan Museum (77 Wynford Dr., 416-646-4677). Until Jan. 3, 2016. J.M.W. TURNER: PAINTING SET FREE This exhibition focuses on the last fifteen years of Turner’s life, from 1835 to his final exhibition at the Royal Academy in 1850. More than 50 works will be displayed, on loan from the Tate Britain. Art Gallery of Ontario (317 Dundas St. W., 416-979-6648). Until Jan. 31, 2016. KENT MONKMAN: THE RISE AND FALL OF CIVILIZATION Artist Kent Monkman’s creations address the bison’s near extinction during the 1800s, when the population plummeted from 50 million to the mere hundreds and its effect on the Native populations. There is a publication featuring an interview with the artist avail- able at the museum. Gardiner Museum (111 Queens Park, 416-586-8080). Until Jan. 10, 2016. MADE IN CHINA: CULTURAL ENCOUNTERS THROUGH EXPORT ART Although the world seems to be getting smaller by the year, this exhibit highlights a time when the divisions between Europe and China were much smaller. On display are more than 100 objects, including paintings, porcelain, lacquer, silver and photography, all produced in china during the 18th and 19th centuries. Taken from the ROM’s collections, many of the objects here are rarely displayed and highlight a period of history when Europe was hungry for Chinese art. Royal Ontario Museum (100 Queen’s Park, 416-586-8000). Until Aug. 1, 2016. POMPEII: IN THE SHADOW OF THE VOLCANO includes more than 200 objects never seen before in Toronto that tell the story of Pompeii, an ancient Roman city captured in time by ash and debris that buried it during a volcanic eruption. Pompeii focuses on the people living in the city, revealing the fragility of life in the face of natural disaster. Royal Ontario Museum (100 Queen’s Park, 416-586-8000). Until Jan. 3, 2016. THIS HOUSE WAS MADE FOR CHRISTMAS Since the late ‘50s, the founders of the McMichael gallery celebrated Christmas by showcasing Canadian art to their neighbours. Guests are invited to see a plethora of historical Christmas cards drawn from public and private collections. Selected cards are works from the likes of important Canadian artists from the early-mid 20th century, such as the Group of Seven. McMichael Canadian Art Collection (10365 Islington Ave., Kleinburg, 905-893-1121). Until Jan. 31, 2016. WALKING TOGETHER This exhibit is based on the stories shared by survivors of the Mohawk Institute, a residential school from 1831 to 1969. On display is mixed-media artwork provided by First Nations students from the Pauline Johnson Collegiate Vocational School. Entrance to the exhibit is included with admission. Mackenzie House (82 Bond St., 416-392-6915). Sunday. WEEGEE: MURDER IS MY BUSINESS The photography of Arthur Fellig is highlighted. He was a freelance photojournalist in New York City from 1936 to 1947, where he became known for his shocking crime scene photos. He took photos of crimes and news events such as murders, car crashes and fires and has been said to have set the standards for tabloid journalism. There are also free exhibition tours daily at 2:30 p.m. Ryerson Image Centre (33 Gould St., 416979-5164). Until Dec. 13.