January 25 – February 5, 2012
Opening: Thursday, January 26, 7 p.m.
GALLERY 1313
Artists have long filled the role of social activists, expressing their concerns about issues important to them
The Eco Art Exhibit
Category: LISTING ARCHIVE
Greg Payce: Illusions
February 2 – May 6, 2012
GARDINER MUSEUM
Greg Payce is recognized internationally for his unique ceramic works combining vase forms with precisely articulated profiles.
Tasman Richardson: Necropolis
February 4 – April 1, 2012
Opening: Saturday, February 4, 2–5 p.m.
MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY CANADIAN ART
‘Necropolis’ realizes the translation of over a decade of ethereal video experiments and theorizations into a real world, tactile, audience experience.
Daisuke Takeya: GOD Loves Japan
February 4 – April 1, 2012
Opening: Saturday, February 4, 2–5 p.m.
MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY CANADIAN ART
‘God Loves Japan’ intends to raise awareness of Japan’s long-term recovery needs and will encourage viewers to re-evaluate the meaning of love and empathy in our time.
Spectral Landscape: Peter Doig, Tim Gardner, Sarah Anne Johnson
February 4 – April 1, 2012
Opening: Saturday, February 4, 2–5 p.m.
MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY CANADIAN ART
Here ambiguous, hallucinatory vistas collide with sublime pastoral scenes, and the idea of the ruggedness of the hinterland clashes with its ultimate fragility.
“ANNA” by Andrea Cooper
February 1 – 28, 2012
Opening: Thursday, February 2, 6-9 p.m.
THE RED HEAD GALLERY
ANNA is a 12 – minute experimental video that explores predator-prey relations, and defines the moment when prey becomes predator.
MonArchy
January 24 – February 12, 2012
Opening: Thursday, January 26, 7 – 9 p.m.
HANG MAN GALLERY
Artists explore Canada’s identity from Will And Kate’s royal wedding and visit to the G20 and Occupy Movement
1955 / A Group Show
January 21 – February 18, 2012
STEPHEN BULGER GALLERY
Fascinated by the optimism of the 1950s, Stephen Bulger has long considered 1955 to be the epitome of this era, so often mythologized and made nostalgic in North American mass media.
Yael Bartana: …And Europe Will Be Stunned
January 25 – April 1, 2012
Meet the artist : January 26, 7–8:30 p.m.
ART GALLERY OF ONTARIO
…And Europe Will Be Stunned raises questions about ideas of homeland and a sense of belonging
GIFT SHOP GIFT SHOP
January 21 – April 1, 2012
Opening: January 20, 2012, 7–9 p.m.
ART GALLERY OF ONTARIO
Relocated from the street, local Toronto artists Sean Martindale and Pascal Paquette come together in the gallery for a collaborative installation in the Toronto Now Series
Salon 6
January 4 – 29, 2012
Opening: Thursday, January 5, 6-9 p.m.
PROPELLER CENTRE FOR VISUAL ARTS
This post holiday celebration brings together both quality and affordable art for everyone
Christine Negus: you can’t spell slaughter without laughter
January 19 – February 18, 2012
Opening: Thursday, January 19, 7- 9 p.m.
GALLERY TPW
Negus’ works range from ephemeral objects, including glittery party banners, neon signs and artificially flowered memorial wreaths, to video works steeped in sweet sadness