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. ARTFUL STORIES As part of the first annual Myseum of Toronto Intersections festival, this exhibition allows artist groups and the local community to share their experiences in images, writing and the spoken word. This exhibit is designed to facilitate a continuous dialogue between Toronto neighbourhoods through collaboration between communities in the arts. Opening reception on Sunday at 2 p.m. For downtown dwellers, free shuttle buses to the reception are available from Maple Leaf Square near Union Station that day at 11:45 a.m. Neilson Park Creative Centre, 56 Neilson Dr., Etobicoke, 416-622-5294). Until March 31. BLACK TORONTO 2116 & BLACK CANVAS 101 As part of the Myseum of Toronto Intersections festival, Daniels Spectrum opens up its Hallway Galleries to host Black Toronto 2116, a free art exhibition inspired by the city’s African Canadian history to speculate on the future of Toronto’s black heritage, and Black Canvas 101, an Instagram database of works by more than 100 African Canadian artists. Daniels Spectrum (585 Dundas St. E., 416-583-2030). Until April 10. DEBWEWIN (TRUTH): A VISUAL REPRESENTATION OF CONTEMPORARY FIRST NATIONS, MÉTIS AND INUIT CULTURES Indigenous artists continue to contribute to Toronto’s cultural heritage, and the Myseum of Toronto Intersections festival pays tribute to these unsung talents in this new exhibition. Works come from the Toronto District School Board Museum’s collection. Elder Dr. Duke Redbird, who curates the exhibition, is also hosting a “Meet the Curator” tour of the exhibition, Today at noon. Eastern Hs of Commerce (16 Phin Ave., 416-583-2030). Today. 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. FROM THE HEART OF TURTLE ISLAND: CONTEMPORARY ART FROM MANITOULIN ISLAND This art showcase features many contemporary pieces that embody the island’s vibrant artistic spirit and creative legacy, which continues to be passed down from one generation to the next. This exhibition is part of the first annual Myseum of Toronto Intersections festival. Art Gallery of Peel (9 Wellington St. E., Brampton, 905-7914055). Until Sunday. HUMANITAS Third-year students in Ryerson’s photography studies program look at human identity as expressed through photography in this curated exhibition. Gladstone Hotel (1214 Queen St. W., 416531-4635). Until April 2. A NEW LOOK: ‘60S AND ‘70S ABSTRACT PAINTING This exhibition illustrates how North American abstract painters in the ’60s and ’70s changed the art form permanently by soaking the paint into the canvas. Art Gallery of Ontario (317 Dundas St. W., 416-979-6648). Until March 27. 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 Chapdelaine 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. TIFF: HOME EXHIBITION is a monthlong exhibition about the history of the King West and John neighbourhood featuring many of the Toronto institutions that have graced this intersection. TIFF Bell Lightbox (350 King St. W., 416-5832030). Until March 31. VISUAL STORIES OF A TORONTO COMMUNITY: FRED ROBERTS YOUTH PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP EXHIBITION is a two-day photography exhibition documenting a workshop of students exploring stories of their communities. Aga Khan Museum (77 Wynford Dr., 416-583-2030). This weekend. WORK TO MOVE | MOVE TO WORK This photography and video exhibition documents the workplace culture of women newly arrived to Toronto. Toronto City Hall (100 Queen St. W., 416-5832030). Until Sunday. YEARBOOK This three-week exhibition uses images from Scarborough highschool yearbooks over five decades. There is a collage workshop hosted by Catherine Raine on Saturday at 1 p.m. Scarborough Arts Council (1859 Kingston Rd., Scarborough, 416-583-2030). Until March 31.