VISUAL ARTS

CHRISTIAN DIOR The House of Christian Dior is celebrating its 70th anniversary, with this exhibit featuring more than 100 objects and reasons why its iconic designs garnered global attention and revived the Paris haute couture industry. Presented by Holt Renfrew and drawn from the ROM’s extensive collection from 1947 to 1957. Royal Ontario Museum (100 Queen’s Park, 416-586-8000). Until March 18, 2018. GUILLERMO DEL TORO: AT HOME WITH MONSTERS From the fantastic to the frightful, don’t miss this rare glimpse into filmmaker Guillermo del Toro’s cabinet of curiosities. Art Gallery Of Ontario (317 Dundas St. W., 416-9796648). Until Jan. 7, 2018. HERE: LOCATING CONTEMPORARY CANADIAN ARTISTS Artists featured in this exhibit suggest that Canadian identity is made of many “inscriptions” and embedded stories. Whether Canadianborn or naturalized, permanent residents or ex-pats, these artists carry experiences from multiple geographies and generations. Their works may point to a path for individuals and nations. Aga Khan Museum (77 Wynford Dr., North York, 416-646-4677). Until Monday. INNOVATION CIRCA 1867 is an exhibition of Canadian inventions circa 1867. It explores the mindset of the Confederation generation at the time by looking at the designs, papers, books and tools through the lens of Canadian patent grants. Check out Canadian inventors’ designs and how these new technologies and original concepts improved from each new patent. Special to this exhibit is a plethora of Architect and city of Toronto engineer John G. Howard’s own designs. Colborne Lodge (11 Colborne Lodge Dr., 416-392-6916). Until March 18. LANDMARKS: ART + PLACES + PERSPECTIVES is a national project. A series of contemporary art projects were made to explore and deepen connections with the land in and around Canada’s National Parks and historic sites. Gladstone Hotel (1214 Queen St. W., 416-531-4635). Until Saturday. Landmarks2017.ca. THE LIVING CITY: SUSTAINABILITY INSPIRED ART EXHIBIT includes works with themes of water, carbon, air quality, biodiversity, land use, waste and collaboration. This is a partnership between local artists and the Living City Report Card (a progress report on environmental sustainability in Toronto). Evergreen Brick Works (550 Bayview Ave., 416-596-1495). Until Sunday. SEPARATION PENETRATES This group show looks at the spaces in between, the interruptions in artwork, the pauses that produce spaces where there can be a presence that is our own. Works of art created by Emre Huner, Jen Hutton, Steffani Jemison, Steve Kado, Anne Low, Josephine Pryde and Hassan Sharif. Guest curated by Jacob Korczynski. Mercer Union (1286 Bloor St. W., 416-536-1519). Until Feb. 3. UNIFIED VISION features the work of three artists who are part of the Workman Collective, a group of Canadian contemporary artists producing work rooted in themes of Canadiana, nature and abstraction. Come see the work produced by Adam Colangelo (who works with metal), Joseph Sampson (oil/acrylic) and Michael Toole (mixed-media photography). First Canadian Place (100 King St. W., 416-8628138). Until Feb. 2. WAX & WANE This local group show has both encaustic and cold wax paintings. These techniques create pieces with intense colours and depth. These artists have used this ancient art to push modern boundaries and create truly unique works of art. Featured artists include Dania Al-Obaidi, Anastessia Bettas, Maggie Doswell, Susan Fisher, Carolanne MacLean, Claudia McKnight, Sandy Middleton, Joya Paul, Ann Shier, Ian Varney and Kato Wake. Twist Gallery (1100 Queen St. W., 416-588-2222). Wednesday until Jan. 27. WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR These are the top 100 photographs from the world’s longest-running and most prestigious nature photography competition. Whether you are a photography enthusiast or simply a nature lover, you should see this exhibit. Beautiful photographs of fascinating animal behaviour, otherworldly marine scenes and breathtaking landscapes. Royal Ontario Museum (100 Queen’s Park, 416-586-8000). Until March 18, 2018.