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., 416-9444115). Until Dec. 31. 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 foodthemed 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., 416-9735379). Until Dec. 24. FOR EVERY SEASON features landscape paintings by legendary Canadian artists such as Emily Carr, Tom Thomson, David Milne, J.E.H. MacDonald and others. McMichael Canadian Art Collection (10365 Islington Ave., Kleinburg, 905-893-1121). Until Jan. 31, 2016. HOME GROUND In co-operation with the Barjeel Art Foundation, this exhibit 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., 416-6464677). 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 important Canadian artists from the early-mid 20th century, like the Group of Seven. McMichael Canadian Art Collection (10365 Islington Ave., Kleinburg, 905-893-1121). Until Jan. 31, 2016. J.M.W. TURNER: PAINTING SET FREE This exhibition focuses on the last 15 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 available at the museum. Gardiner Museum (111 Queens Park, 416586-8080). 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 over 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, 416586-8000). Until Aug. 1, 2016. OH, THE PLACES YOU’LL GO! 25TH ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION Celebrating Dr. Seuss’s final book, this exhibit of his artwork includes the original portfolio of Oh, The Places You’ll Go!. This final book was a combination of different disparate works of art Seuss had created throughout his career, stitched together to create an original story, one that would be his last great work. Liss Gallery (140 Yorkville, 416-787-9872). Until Dec. 31. 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, 416586-8000). Until Jan. 3, 2016. RECALL is an art exhibition in honour of the men and women who fought for the rights we enjoy as Canadians. Walnut Contemporary Art Gallery (201 Niagara St., 416-271-6599). Until Dec. 31. 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., 416-9795164). Until Sunday.