VISUAL ARTS
THE FUNHOUSE
is an immersive experience inspired by local musical artists. Tickets $28-$40. The Funhouse (101 Lisgar St., Funhousetoronto.com). Until Sept. 22. IT’S ALIVE! CLASSIC HORROR AND SCI-FI ART FROM THE KIRK HAMMETT COLLECTION This famous guitarist of the heavy metal band Metallica, has one of the world’s best collections of classic horror and sci-fi movie posters. Royal Ontario Museum (100 Queen’s Park, 416-586-8000). Until Jan. 5, 2020. K.G. GUTTMAN: VISITING HOURS
is a live exhibition hosted by an ensemble of performers, in which visitors are guided in relational and embodied observation techniques with images pulled from the practices of six Toronto-affiliated artists. Gallery TPW (170 St Helens Ave., 416-645-1066). Until Saturday. MAUD LEWIS (1903–1970) is one of Canada’s most beloved folk artists, famous for her brightly coloured and endearing paintings of rural Nova Scotia. McMichael Canadian Art Collection (10365 Islington Ave., Kleinburg, 905-8931121). Until Jan. 5, 2020. THE MOON: A VOYAGE THROUGH TIME
It’s been 50 years since the very first human steps were taken on the moon during the Apollo 11 landing. Aga Khan Museum (77 Wynford Dr., North York, 416-646-4677). Until Aug. 18. PHOTOGRAPHY, 1920S1940S: WOMEN IN FOCUS highlights photographs from the interwar years, paying homage to the women both behind and in front of the camera (a period of social and political change, with women fighting for new freedoms, fashions and issues of identity). Art Gallery of Ontario (317 Dundas St. W., 416979-6648). Until Nov. 10. TAPESTRY OF SPIRIT: THE TORAH STITCH BY STITCH
is an immersive installation that involves cross stitching the first five books of the Bible and selections from the Scriptures and Qur’an. Textile Museum of Canada (55 Centre Ave., 416-599-5321). Until Oct. 27. TREASURES OF A DESERT KINGDOM: THE ROYAL ARTS OF JODHPUR, INDIA
Check out masterpieces amassed over nearly four centuries by the former Rathore family, who were one of the longest continuous royal lineages in the world, ruling over the desert kingdom until India’s independence in 1947. Royal Ontario Museum (100 Queen’s Park, 416-5868000). Until Sept. 2. UNCOVERING THE BOOK
is an exhibition in honour of Greta Golick and her role in the book binding community. Covers or the bindings of books as a reflection of their production and consumption will be featured. An exhibit on the presence of books in our lives for purposes of religious observance, reference, recording and leisure. Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library (120 St George St., 416-978-5285). Until Aug. 16. WIGWAM CHI-CHEMUNG A piece that consists of a 40 foot pontoon houseboat covered with Indigenous artwork painted by muralist Phil Cote, Duke Redbird and crew, that is docked at the marina. Presented by Myseum in partnership with Elder Duke Redbird, this is both an art installation and Indigenous learning centre. Ontario Place Marina (955 Lake Shore Blvd. W., Wigwamchichemung.com). Until Oct. 5.