by B. James McCarthy
Moving from one piece to the next is like traversing the city itself. Each embodies a unique form and viewpoint, reflecting the diversity that permeates the city’s environment and culture.
The Toronto Show at Gallery 1313
Category: FEATURES
95th LAUNCH at the Canadian Sculpture Centre
by Tiffany Duong
The works in this exhibit are insightful and impactful, offering viewers compelling discussion about the complexities of human power.
Almagul Menlibayeva at Aga Khan Museum
by Polyna Alexseev
Nomadized Suprematism serves as a voice, that empowers a cultural exodus that makes us question who we are and where are we going.
Finn O’Hara, Band on the Run at Donna’s
by Rashana Youtzy
O’Hara shifts away from the documentation of species as something sterile though scientific, instead imbuing personality through bright colours, dynamic poses, and titles that present the bird and hand holding it as stars performing together.
Sage Szkabarnicki-Stuart at Rukaj Gallery
by Polyna Alexseev
Sage Szkabarnicki-Stuart explores her heritage using contemporary elements and a fresh perspective.
Jake Kimble at United Contemporary
by Elin MacRae
This exhibition invites the viewer to process the grief of loss alongside the artist while also encouraging laughter, a key element in any healing journey.
GradEx 109 at OCAD U
by Tiffany Duong
GradEx, has always delivered an exciting, well-rounded array of emerging artists; its 109th show promised the most experimental work yet.
Danielle Dean at Mercer Union
by Phil Anderson
Dean’s Hemel successfully takes its audience on an exploration of the town exposing many layers, while engaging the viewers.
CONTACT 2024 / Artoronto picks
May – and on, 2024
Various locations in Toronto and the GTA
With so much choices of Canadian and international artists exhibiting, it isn’t easy picking exhibits to see
Manapul: Sila/Siya/Ako at A Space
by Cassandra Johnson
If you love learning about different cultures while also being mesmerized by stunning artworks go to Sila/Siya/Ako, learn its lesson and enjoy its beauty.
Shezad Dawood at the Aga Khan Museum
by Polyna Alexseev
Dawood tells the story of “Night in the Garden of Love” by incorporating enchanting new mediums and endless artistic possibilities.
Artist Project 2024 / My favourites
by Polyna Alekseev
I walked out of the Project with roughly a dozen artists recorded and these were my favourite ones.