by Emese Krunák-Hajagos
If you go there I suggest that you talk to Robert and listen to his enthusiastic comments about the Journey, the artists and their work.
A Journey to Belong
Category: FEATURES
Art Toronto 2013 / The changes
by Alice Tallman
perhaps we are witnessing a shift in the art market within Toronto and Canada. Or rather, these changes at Art Toronto are a reflection of how the art world has globalized and is expanding without borders or limits, with the prices of art sky rocketing without restraints.
Frances Ferdinands / Convergence
by Haafiz Karim
What interests me most about Frances Ferdinands and her work is the thought process that her paintings reflect; not only her heritage but more importantly her journey
Superabstraction at Angell Gallery
by Amy Luo
Is abstract painting still relevant today? While such tendencies as conceptual, installation, and new media art emerged onto the scene, production of abstract painting has persisted
Art Toronto 2013 / Highlights
by Shellie Zhang & Veronica Scarpati
With works ranging from emerging to established artists, new and familiar galleries, the 200,000 square feet of art can be quite intimidating. Here are some of the highlights of this year’s art fair
Toronto’s new drive-thru gallery: Who is Involved?
by Rhys Male
On every signaled street intersection in Toronto, there is a large grey box. A transformer box where electricians can access the circuits that run the lights. In other words… a five sided, blank canvas.
Dennis Burton (1933-2013) at Christopher Cutts Gallery
by Ashley Johnson
Burton’s commitment and integrity stand out for me. His paintings are uncompromising and express his ideas regardless of commercial interest.
Landslide: Possible Futures
by Phil Anderson
Land Slide is a site specific public art exhibition sprawling over the 25 acres of the Markham Museum including 30 pioneer buildings. Shows by over 30 artists are included in the project as well as an extensive programming
5-STAR
by Ashley Johnson
There is a deep well of hidden talent that lies submerged in Toronto, trickling forth from dwindling numbers of studios as inevitable gentrification takes place. Artists are faced with ever bourgeoning costs and lessening opportunities.
Patrick Macaulay’s Parade
by Phil Anderson
Follow Patrick Macaulay’s, curator of the Parade for Scotiabank Nuit Blanche, route and meet the Queen of the Parade at Queen Street West, then walk north to Charles Street West to see all 14 projects.
Edward Burtynsky: Water
by Amy Luo
Though Burtynsky’s work is inflected with environmental undertones, his visual language is never didactic or polemical. His images are stoic rather than confrontational, and open-ended rather than explicit.
Profanity and rebellion / Ai Weiwei at the AGO
by Aliya Bhatia
Is profanity and rebellion enough to be deemed as the most important contemporary artist in today’s generation? The industry art seems to think so. However, there is definitely more than meets the eye in Ai Weiwei’s multi-media works.