VISUAL ARTS
ABBAS KIAROSTAMI: DOORS WITHOUT KEYS The latest installation by this Iranian photographer is a work of art more than two decades in the making, consisting of life-sized photos of historic doors in Iran, Morocco, France and Italy. The multidisciplinary exhibition is built like a maze and includes sound and lighting effects, as well as short films. Aga Khan Museum (77 Wynford Dr., 416-6464677). Until March 27. 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 Thursday. DRAWING, JE T’AIME: SELECTIONS FROM THE AGO VAULTS The first exhibition by the Art Gallery of Ontario’s new Print & Drawing Council is a showcase of drawings from all kinds of eras, countries and contexts. This exhibition contains more than 100 works of art created merely by drawing and sketching on paper. Art Gallery of Ontario (317 Dundas St. W., 416979-6648). Until April 3. FOR EVERY SEASON features landscape paintings by legendary Canadian artists like 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. HOME GROUND In co-operation 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 Sunday. 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, like the Group of Seven. McMichael Canadian Art Collection (10365 Islington Ave., Kleinburg, 905893-1121). Until Jan. 31. 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. 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, 416-5868080). Until Jan. 10. 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 are rarely displayed and highlight a period of history when Europe was hungry for Chinese art. Royal Ontario Museum (100 Queen’s Park, 416-5868000). Until Aug. 1. MANY THINGS BROUGHT FROM ONE CLIMATE TO ANOTHER Showcasing artworks from the past 50+ years, this exhibit demonstrates how contemporary artists express their perceptions of modern life in all its complexity and textures. Artworks range from paintings to floor lighting and sculpture using unusual objects. Art Gallery of Ontario (317 Dundas St. W., 416-979-6648). Until June 12. A NEW LOOK: 1960S AND ‘70S ABSTRACT PAINTING This exhibition illustrates how North American abstract painters in the ’60s and ’70s changed the art form permanently. Art Gallery of Ontario (317 Dundas St. W., 416-9796648). Until March 27. OH, THE PLACES YOU’LL GO! 25TH ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION Celebrating Dr. Seuss’ final book, this exhibition 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). Thursday. POMPEII: IN THE SHADOW OF THE VOLCANO 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. 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 Sunday. 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).