by Nives Hajdin
Situated within Warden subway station, the exhibition explores the geographical, social, and political composition of suburban life, of communities on the periphery and the people who inhabit them
Contacting Toronto: Expanding Cities
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Adrian Fish and David Holt at loop gallery
by Simon Termine
Fish’s exhibition explores the mechanical devices and processes behind a water-waste management plant, focusing on its aesthetic quality. Holt’s paintings appear as an album of select personal experiences in nature.
Interview with Frank Rodick
by Emese Krunák-Hajagos
There are times when one gets a little more closely acquainted with reality’s cudgel and, after that, I’m sure the world’s never quite the same place. That’s the part where there’s no return ticket.
Challenge for Change & Seraphine at Mercer Union
by Emily Kovacs
The artist prompt viewers to engage with the past in relationship to the present and offer up their selection of art to instigate thinking about the continued romanticization of imagined realities
“Phantom Limbs” at Scrap Metal Gallery
by Elena Iourtaeva
The acoustic interplay of these aesthetically similar works connects the three artistic vectors, otherwise separated by year of creation, from 1975 to 2015.
Elaine Whittaker: Shiver
by David Saric
Perennial optimists beware: Elaine Whittaker’s newest exhibition explores how contagions and viruses can significantly alter human’s biological framework with the potential to destroy hordes of vulnerable targets without warning
Valérie Blass or the Re-appropriation of the Gaze
by Marina Dumont
I would rather say that with Blass, it’s not so much about slipping in and out of fiction, but rather about catching her reality. However, I believe that just as it is the case with her Venus, we can never fully catch the Blass’ gaze.
The Gallery at the J’s 10th Anniversary Exhibition
by Mia Guttmann
The broad-range in media is complementary to the gallery’s exploration of different themes, cultures and geographical locations. This provides a large palette with which we are asked to not only engage, but to carefully consider.
Souther Salazar’s Attic Transmissions at Narwhal
by Emily Kovacs
In Salazar’s artwork, I enjoy stories that unfurl all over and all at once. His goal of getting me back in touch with my ability to access childlike curiosity and wonder was definitely realised.
Glamour and Anti-Glamour at Ryerson Image Center
by Brinae Bain
Both shows at the Ryerson Image Center feature strong photographic works of women with agency, yet at two polarities, forcing the viewer to face reality with the cult images of glamour past
Howard Hodgkin: For the Love of India
by Vanessa Zeoli
Hodgkin’s expressive pieces, in combination with his majestic collection of Mughal paintings, work cohesively to offer visitors two distinct but equally relevant perspectives of a culturally rich nation.
Eli Langer and Jennifer Murphy at Clint Roenisch Gallery
by Tetyana Herych
In the exhibition, Caravansary of Joy, Murphy and Langer carry out the idea of Mentalphysics with their compact cohesive pieces, dispersed in a rhythmic way throughout the gallery.