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. BLACK FUTURE MONTH This annual art exhibition features the works of artists who identify as being of African decent, whose work explores expressions of Afrofuturism, Black speculative fiction, Afro-Surrealism and other future-focused themes. By looking to the future, contemporary themes of black identity and culture are re-imagined in a new speculative light. OCAD Gallery (52 McCaul St., 416-977-6000). Until Feb. 20. HANGIN’ PICTURES ON MY WALL Shopify and NASKADEMINI partner for this exhibition of black and white photographs of icons from the golden age of rap music. Also part of the exhibition are hip-hop magazines and memorabilia from the 1990-2000’s. In addition to the art exhibit, there are a series of talks about hip-hop and entrepreneurship. Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art (158 Sterling Rd., 416-395-0067). Friday until Sunday. MAPS, BORDERS AND MOBILITY IN AFRICA Chronicling the history of mapping Africa, this exhibition pays special attention to the role of colonial mapmakers and how they altered the face of the continent to meet their own ends. Royal Ontario Museum (100 Queen’s Park, 416-586-8000). Until Feb. 29. ON PAPER includes rare paper works by the likes of Emily Carr, Clarence Gagnon, A.J. Casson, David Milne and the Group of Seven; examples include Gagnon’s illustrations for Louis Hémon’s novel Maria Chap
delaine and Carr’s sketchbook from 1903. Milne’s watercolour piece, Morning Paper, which has never been exhibited publicly, is another highlight. McMichael Canadian Art Collection (10365 Islington Ave., Kleinburg, 905-893-1121). Until May 1. THE POLITICAL NIGHTFALL Artist Aude Moreau examines panoramas of Toronto and Los Angeles to find the hidden political issues hidden within them. Moreau mixes mediums, such as embedding film in architecture, to uncover the stories of the past, often represented in the skylines of the present. Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery (231 Queens Quay W., 416-973-4949). Until May 15. TUNNEL VISION: THE STORY OF TORONTO’S SUBWAY features photographs, maps, plans and artifacts to showcase the great scale of the daily operations of the subway. Presented in co-operation with the Toronto Transportation Society. Market Gallery of the City of Toronto Archives (95 Front St. E., 416-392-7604). Saturday until June 11. THE VANISHING GREAT OUTDOORS: TORONTO LANDSCAPES features the work by artist Vladimir Topal. Born in Moldova, Vladimir’s ideas about art stemmed from the old and modern traditional cultures of his upbringing. He immigrated to Canada in the pursuit of personal growth and now works in Toronto as an artist. Montgomery’s Inn (4709 Dundas St. W., 416-394-8113). Until Feb. 28. WINTER STATIONS 2016 PECHA KUCHA In honour of this year’s Winter Stations exhibit in the Beaches (open to the public on Monday) this PechaKucha event highlights some of sights you can expect to see in a few days. A PechaKucha display is a simple presentation where 20 slides are shown for no more than 20 seconds, accompanied by an explanation. Gladstone Hotel Melody Bar and Cafe (1214 Queen St. W., 416-531-4635). Thursday. ZUN LEE: FADE RESISTANCE Told through a collection of Polaroid pictures, this exhibition is a journey through the many black families caught on camera, documenting some recent examples of Black visual self-representation. Gladstone Hotel (1214 Queen St. W., 416-531-4635). Until Feb. 28.