VISUAL ARTS
COLOUR: WHAT DO YOU
MEAN BY THAT? is a group exhibition co-sponsored by the Colour Research Society of Canada and Propeller Gallery. Come see cross-disciplinary work by artists, designers and scientists investigating colour phenomena, qualities and meanings. Don’t miss the lecture this Sunday at 1:30 p.m. for a conversation about visualization and colour in the development of the IceCube LED Display. Propeller Gallery (30 Abell St., 416-5047142). Until March 25. KADER ATTIA: THE FIELD OF EMOTION is an installation of 18 wooden busts, arranged before a projection of the eponymous anti-war film by French film director Abel Gance, inspired by the injury of First World War soldiers. Power Plant (231 Queens Quay W., 416973-4949). Until May 13. NESS LEE: HOW TO HOLD YOURSELF States of mind are explored during incomprehensible stages of vulnerability. Project Gallery (1210 Dundas St. E., 416-3151192). Until March 31. NOAH BROWN: INTERGENERATIONAL TRAUMA Dry-felted tapestries express the reality of living as a biracial androgynous male amongst the lasting trauma of slavery. These works explore self-expression within a heteronormative society and the dangers that this can bring. By appointment only at devan@ projectgallery.ca. Don’t miss the
opening reception tonight at 7 p.m. Project Studios (184 Munro St., 416-315-1192). Until April 21. WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER
OF THE YEAR These are the top 100 photographs from the world’s longest-running and most prestigious nature photography competition. Beautiful photographs of fascinating animal behaviour, otherworldly marine scenes and breathtaking landscapes. Royal Ontario Museum (100 Queen’s Park, 416-586-8000). Until Sunday.
THE WINTER SUN is a prelude to Under The Sun which opens Monday in the main lobby exhibition.
The Winter Sun grasps the seasonal conversion through a group show by artists including David Blackwood, Arnold Zageris and Jennifer Walton. See work depicting the severity of weather, from Newfoundland to the Antarctic. Don’t miss the opening reception Tuesday from 1:30-5:30 p.m. First Canadian Place (100 King St. W., 416-8628138). Until April 6. THE WORLD OF THE FATIMIDS This is the first time a carefully selected collection of masterpieces from the Fatimid dynasty will be shown in North America. The Fatimid dynasty influenced art, science and culture in the Mediterranean, Europe and Near East. Aga Khan Museum (77 Wynford Dr., 416-646-4677). Until July 2. YAYOI KUSAMA: INFINITY MIRRORS This 88-year-old artist has created six kaleidoscopic environments with imaginative landscapes that you will see yourself endlessly reflected in. This is the only Canadian stop. The exhibition dives. Art Gallery of Ontario (317 Dundas St. W., 416-9796648). Until May 27. YOKO ONO: THE RIVERBED is a three-part installation that is a repository of hopes and dreams for individuals and for the world. Don’t miss Eyeblink: Fires, a screening and performance series that draws inspiration from Yoko Ono’s filmmaking, tonight from 7-10 p.m. for $8-$10. Gardiner Museum (111 Queen’s Park, 416-586-8080). Until June 3.