Author: artoronto

Jim Campbell & DAVID ROKEBY

September 22 – December 22, 2011
Opening reception Thursday, September 22, 5-8 pm

Pari Nadimi Gallery

Pioneering media artists Jim Campbell and David Rokeby share an ongoing fascination with movement, perception, time and memory

L’Âme des Fossiles by Amélie Desjardins

September 22 – October 10, 2011
Opening: Thursday, September 22, 6-9pm

Thompson Landry Gallery

Amélie Desjardins’ works reveal the beauty of materials carved by Mother Nature herself, skilfully crafted into unique and picturesque images.

Scott Conarroe: By Rail

September 10 – November 6, 2011
Opening: Sunday, September 11, 2 – 4 p.m

The Varley Art Gallery of Markham

His pictures of this sprawling socio-geographical network are a remarkable testament to its past glory and future potential

Max Streicher: Quadriga

August 27 – October 10, 2011

The Varley Art Gallery of Markham
Courtyard Exhibition

His large-scale kinetic sculptures are hand-sewn using light and durable fabric such as Tyvek, and appear realistic due to the effortless naturalism of their motion and sway

Cityscape: Anne Barkley

September 15 – 30, 2011

Art Party with artist in attendance on
Wednesday, September 21, 7-9 p.m.

WELLINGTON STREET ART GALLERY

Her interest in colour, form, space and feeling is evident. She enjoys producing paintings that will entertain and intrigue both the eye and the mind.

Artists in a Fishbowl by WeSee Inc.

September 6 – October 7, 2011

Roadside Attractions

Artists in a Fishbowl is a site-specific installation and performance work. The show-front banner proclaims that what is seen when peering into the fishbowl is Live and Alive.

Viva Voce – 40th Anniversary of the Art & Art History Program

September 14 – October 23, 2011
Opening: Wednesday, September 14, 5-9pm
There will be a FREE shuttle bus departing from OCAD University
(100 McCaul Street) at 6:30pm, and returning for 9pm

Blackwood Gallery

The exhibition will feature contemporary art in all media, including work generated by four decades of Art & Art History program alumni

Eve – Photography by Bill Filiou

September 7 – 18, 2011
Opening: Thursday, September 8, 7-10pm

GALLERY 1313 Process Gallery

One of his primary photo subjects has been photographing women. He has done this tastefully while also exploring their sensuality

Subconscious Vista, paintings by Jen Mann

September 7 – 18, 2011
Opening: Thursday, September 8, 7-10pm

GALLERY 1313 Main Gallery

In her first solo exhibition Jen Mann explores themes of nature, spiritualism, fantasy and discovery in her series of paintings entitled ‘Subconscious Vista’

The Queen West Art Crawl

September 16-18, 2011

Queen West between Bathurst and Roncesvalles

The annual festival highlights and exhibits the work of professional artists, and presents new ideas via art scholars and curators, artists, and art lovers.

CHANGING STAKES – CONTEMPOARY ART DIALOGUES WITH DUBAI

September 9 – October 29, 2011
Opening:Friday, September 9, 2011, 7:00 pm

Mercer Union, A Centre for Contemporary Art

This exhibition is a search for a complex language to examine the impact of the large-scale infrastructural developments in Dubai, mapping their effect on how the location’s history and culture are being shaped.