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., 416-646-4677). Until Sunday. 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. 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. 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. 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., 416-531-4635). 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 by soaking paint into the canvas. Art Gallery of Ontario (317 Dundas St. W., 416-979-6648). Until Sunday. 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. LES TEMPS INACHEVÉS (UNFINISHED TIME) collects the work of Montreal-based artist Patrick Bernatchez,
Chrysalides (2006-13) and Lost in Time (2009-15). Chrysalides was inspired by the discovery of a notebook imprinted with mould patterns, leading to observations of life and decay. Lost in Time is a series of examinations of time through a number of mediums. Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery (231 Queens Quay W., 416-9734949). Until May 15. TIFF: HOME EXHIBITION is a monthlong exhibition about the history of the King West and John St. neighbourhood featuring many of the Toronto institutions that have graced this intersection. TIFF Bell Lightbox (350 King St. W., 416-5832030). Until March 31. 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 cooperation with the Toronto Transportation Society. Market Gallery of the City of Toronto Archives (95 Front St. E., 416-392-7604). Until June 11. THE WARD: REPRESENTATIONS AND REALITIES, 1890-1950 This exhibition explores the history of Toronto’s long-gone immigrant enclave. Downtown Toronto has changed so much over the past century, and today’s modernized district bordered by Yonge St., University Ave., College St. and Queen St. conceals the remnants of the Ward, a neighbourhood filled with newly arrived immigrants. Campbell House Museum (160 Queen St. W., 416-583-2030). Until April 21. YEARBOOK This three-week exhibition uses images from Scarborough high school yearbooks over five decades. Scarborough Arts Council (1859 Kingston Rd., Scarborough, 416-583-2030). Until March 31.