August 31 – September 10, 2011
Opening: Wednesday, August 31, 7 – 11pm
Steam Whistle Gallery
255 Bremner Ave
(just south of the CN Tower)
Toronto, ON
416-362-2337 ext.246
info@steamwhistle.ca
www.steamwhistle.ca
Hours: Mon – Thurs 12 – 6, Fri – Sat 11 -6, Sun 11 – 5pm
Cinematic master Krzystof Kieslowski exhibits at Steam Whistle’s Art Gallery on loan from the Film Museum in Łódź, Kieślowski in Posters is an exhibition showcasing world movie posters. The art show is part of The Toronto International Film Festival.
Krzysztof Kieślowski – director of such masterpieces as Oscar nominated the Three Colours Trilogy, Decalogue and The Double Life of Véronique. Kieślowski created films that speak a universal language and is known and respected by cinema lovers worldwide.
Marking the 70th anniversary of his birth and the 15th anniversary of his death, the Film Museum in Łódź along with the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Toronto and YouNxt proudly present the North American premiere of Kieślowski in Posters: The Films of Krzysztof Kieślowski in World Film Posters.
The collection, which spans the years 1976 to 1994, consists of 48 film posters from countries such as: Spain, Italy, Israel, Japan, the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Poland. It’s travelled the world and in September will debut in Canada during the Toronto International Film Festival.
About Steam Whistle Gallery:Steam Whistle Brewing hosts monthly art exhibitions in their Retail & Hospitality area to showcase local creative talent. Although many exhibitors are established artists, some are showing for the first time. Steam Whistle does not charge rent for their gallery space, nor is a commission earned on any works that are sold. At the close of each show, one piece from the show (of the artist’s choice) is donated to their permanent collection bringing further profile to artists through the thousands of visitors to the brewery annually.