Opening: Thursday, January 5, 7 p.m.
GALLERY 1313
This group exhibition of over 45 emerging artists from across the country had a jam-packed reception as friends and art-lovers tried to get a glimpse of some future art stars’ work.
by Phil Anderson
The Bloordale Area around Bloor West and Lansdowne is fast becoming a haven for new art galleries, several of which have just opened. Rumour has it other galleries are considering this area now that people are discovering it to provide large accessible spaces.
Opening: Thursday, December 2, 7 p.m.
GALLERY 1313
The reception was fun, and visitors were intrigued with the exhibition.
November 18, 2011
Opening Reception 8-11pm
Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art
Camilla Singh has delivered a clever and thoughtful exhibition that reminds us that we are bound by nature
November 2-13, 2011
GALLERY 1313
The week was busy with events celebrating the legacy of Marshall Mcluhan and this one was well received.
October 28 – 31, 2011
ART TORONTO 2011
Metro Toronto Convention Center
There is so much to see in the 12th Toronto International Art Fair, you need more than a few hours to take it all in
Saturday, October 5, 6 – 10:30pm
This year’s Art for Tibet drew attention to the persecution of Tibetan artists and writers by honouring Tibetan artists in Tibet and in exile for their contribution to Tibetan contemporary culture.
Saturday, October 1, 6:59pm – 7.00am
From sunset on Saturday, October 1, to sunrise on Sunday, October 2, 2011, Toronto celebrated its 6th annual all-night contemporary art festival, Scotiabank Nuit Blanche, displaying over 130 works created by local, national and international artists.
Saturday, September 24, 2-5 pm
Text and Photo: Phil Anderson
The lively reception including many of the 100 members of the Society and most of the 36 exhibiting artists
Preview Reception: Monday, September 12, 7pm
The Avenue
The Canadian Art Foundation‘s Auction Preview at the opulent The Avenue suite 1500 at 155 St. Clair was the perfect setting to see the generously donated works by the best of Canadian artists.
by Phil Anderson
“…If we give an artist an opportunity, new types of debate, inspiration and thinking will often occur when the artist leaves the studio to engage the public sphere…” said Keeler.
Chris Shoust: Communicating with the Mentally Ill
by Phil Anderson
Many of the works are colourful and pleasing to look at, occasionally using layers and mixing up the media at while others are more graphically disturbing. Shoust displays his talent at putting together these graphic images and colour works.
