VISUAL ARTS
ARTATTACK! Every year Buddies welcomes hundreds of discerning art lovers and adventurous shoppers for an outrageous art auction unlike anything you’ve ever seen. This live auction features work from over 25 of our country’s foremost contemporary artists, while the Rock Hudson Memorial Tuck Shop offers an astounding collection of artist multiples and limited edition prints. This night has a summer camp inspired party theme complete with campfire songs, s’mores and craft stations alongside the normal tasty treats from Sassafraz and Steamwhistle, as well as a lineup of great entertainers. Buddies In Bad Times Theatre (12 Alexander St., 416-975-8555). Today. AUGURIES AND DREAMS Christina Sealey’s practice is based primarily in drawing, painting and sound. Through her work she has been examining the relationship between identity and environment: the intimate connections between people and the places they inhabit. This exhibit is a collection of new paintings that explore the intangible and mysterious qualities of “night” or “darkness”, a dominant theme in Sealey’s recent work. Opening reception this Friday from 6-8:30 p.m. Red Head Gallery (401 Richmond St. W., 416-5045654). Until Nov. 26. TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS CENTENNIAL EXHIBIT pays homage to those who have worn the blue and white, as well as highlighting some of the most iconic moments in franchise history. Artifacts on display include Bill Barilko’s Stanley Cup-winning OT puck, the stick used by Tim Horton during game seven of the 1964 Stanley Cup final and Mats Sundin’s jersey from the final game at Maple Leaf Gardens. This exhibit is truly a must-see for every Leafs fan. Hockey Hall of Fame (30 Yonge St., 416-360-7765). Until March 6, 2017. TORONTO: TRIBUTES + TRIBUTARIES, 1971-1989 This exhibit explores the experimental energy of an era, bringing together more than 100 works by 65 artists and collectives to highlight an innovative period in Toronto art history. Amidst the social and political upheavals of their time, the generation of artists that emerged in Toronto during the ‘70s and ‘80s pushed the boundaries of conventional painting, sculpture and photography, exploring new ways of art making including video, installation and performance. Art Gallery of Ontario (317 Dundas St. W., 416-9796648). Until May 7, 2017. WEARABLE OR NOT?: INTERACTING WITH CONTEMPORARY JEWELRY is an OCAD University MFA thesis exhibition. It investigates the notion of wearability and presents jewelry that challenges wearing — some are performative, some interact with the wearer, some even restrict body movement. Featured artists include Jackie Anderson, Selina Chen, Fiona Kakei Chong, Nadya Eidelstein, Lauren Kalman and Belle Wong. Free admission. Curatorial tour on Sunday from 2-3:30 p.m. and opening reception on Tuesday from 6:30-9:30 p.m. OCAD University Graduate Gallery (205 Richmond St. W., 416-977-6000, ext. 341). Sunday until Nov. 19. WHEN THE BEATLES ROCKED TORONTO Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Beatles’ last show in Toronto, this exhibit not only highlights the three shows the Beatles played in the city, but also how the ‘60s treated Toronto. Market Gallery (St. Lawrence Market) of the City of Toronto Archives (95 Front St. E., 416-3927604). Until Saturday. WHY THE @#&! DO YOU PAINT? is the 2nd annual group painting show curated by Spencer J Harrison and Lukus Toane. Drawing from the human form is an act of observation and an action that creates human empathy. Gladstone Hotel (1214 Queen St. W., 416-531-4635). Until Nov. 28. THE WOUNDS OF WAR On June 3, 1916, a massive explosion wounded A.Y. Jackson during the Battle of Mount Sorrel, one of the toughest and most tragic of the Canadian First World War battles. The event changed Jackson’s life and transformed his art. This is an innovative new exhibition about A.Y. Jackson and Tom Thomson. Visitors will see Jackson’s only three known original drawings from his time as a soldier, on view for the first time since they were drawn in the heat of battle. McMichael Canadian Art Collection (10365 Islington Ave., Kleinburg, 905-893-1121). Until Jan. 8, 2017.