Art shows in Toronto this fall will have you looking at the world in different ways thanks to massive shows like Nuit Blanche and the Guillermo del Toro exhibit at the AGO. As always, there's also a host of smaller shows worth seeing at the cities up and coming galleries.
Events you might want to check out:Migrating the Margins (September 15 @ Art Gallery of York University)
This is an exhibition dedicated to the future of Toronto that also reflects the vast changes in the city's culture as a result of decades of immigration and life in the suburbs. It will feature contemporary works and installations.
Staring Back at the Sun (September 14 - November 26 @ Koffler Centre of the Arts)
This is a unique video art show from Israel looping films and clips from 1970-2012. The exhibit showcases the work of 38 artists, including early performances, films, and videos never before presented outside of Israel.
Nuit Blanche Toronto (September 30 - October 1 @ Multiple Venues)
The 12th edition of Toronto's free, city-wide sunset-to-sunrise celebration of contemporary art returns with installations and works transforming spaces all around us for one night only.
Arts of the East (September 23 - January 21 @ Aga Khan Museum)
From lavish textiles and intricately patterned carpets to colourful paintings, this world premiere show introduces Torontonians to a selection of the world’s most important private collections of Islamic art. The gallery is only closed Mondays.
Creative Time Summit (September 28-30 @ Multiple Venues)
Co-produced with The Power Plant and in collaboration with the AGO, this is an art event and a summit that weaves together ongoing movements led by indigenous peoples and the multiple relations between home, land, culture, and community.
At Home with Monsters (September 30 - January 7 @ Art Gallery of Ontario)
Don’t miss this rare glimpse into the fantastic and frightful world of renowned filmmaker Guillermo del Toro. It's an immersive exhibit featuring about 4,150 objects collected by del Toro, including props, sculptures, paintings, prints, and costumes.
Art Toronto 2017 (October 27-30 @ Metro Toronto Convention Centre)
Art Toronto is Canada's only international fair for modern and contemporary art. It's kind of like if Toronto had an Art Basel.
Carol Wainio new works (October 13 - November 11 @ Paul Petro Contemporary Gallery)
Ottawa artist Carol Wainio's latest show of new works at this West Queen West gallery shows off her colourful, dystopian paintings that will transport you to another world.
Triangle Trade (September 15 - November 11 @ Gallery TPW)
This is an exhibit featuring a new piece from Jérôme Havre, Cauleen Smith, and Camille Turner. It's a short film featuring puppets exploring worlds that both isolate and offer possibilities. There's also an immersive video component.
On Trial The Long Doorway (September 15 - November 4 @ Mercer Union)
Through film, sculpture, performance, installation, drawing, and photography, this show investigates traumatic episodes and invisible histories by digging into histories of slavery, migration, and civil rights’ movements in North America.
by Phil Villeneuve via blogTO
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