by Hugh Alcock & Nusrat Papia
As usual, there is too much to see at this art fair. Lots of treasures.
Visiting Art Toronto 2024
Category: Hugh Alcock
Scott Conarroe at Stephen Bulger Gallery
Mikael Sandblom at Gallery 1313
Toronto Gone Wild at the Museum of Toronto
by Hugh Alcock
This well-curated and enlightening exhibition is well worth visiting. It is a chance to consider all those living things that are peripheral to our human sphere of interests.
The ‘Untapped’ at the Artists Project
they tend to show works with an emphasis on content rather than visual allure
Steve Rockwell at Station Independent Projects
by Hugh Alcock
These pieces are playful, reflecting Rockwell’s mercurial and lively intellect. They are a celebration of art and life.
Partial Gallery Confronts AI
by Hugh Alcock
The online Partial Gallery has exhibited a selection of artworks at Gallery 1313 – images of which can be found on its website.
Brett Eduardz at Zalucky Contemporary
by Hugh Alcock
Eduardz offers up ten medium-sized images produced by pouring gouache paint on raw canvas. The result is a series of quiet, alluring paintings.
Anthem at the Canadian Language Museum
by Hugh Alcock
The theme of the show is Canadian identity. The participating artists were invited to interrogate the meaning of the anthem’s lyrics and their relation to national and individual identity.
Art Toronto, Toronto’s International Art Fair
by Hugh Alcock and Polyna Alexseev
Like all art fairs the viewer quickly drowns in a sea of images, mostly decorative paintings. Still I found much to admire
Rupen at Yumart Gallery
by Hugh Alcock
The principal aim of Rupen’s is to make the viewer do some work. Ironic given the works are rather spare, and ought to be easily digestible.
Caleb Saraby Sandblom at Gallery 1313
by Hugh Alcock
Given the early stage of his career, the works in this exhibition show a lot of promise.