by Phil Anderson
A big congratulations to all the contributors and artists that helped make Spacing such an important “space to talk about issues” of importance to Toronto
20 years anniversary of Spacing magazine
Author: artoronto
the hole fits the worm, but only as it moves at the plumb
by Rashana Youtzy
The show explores how we relate to time within and outside of capitalist systems, considering productivity and its counterpart of doing nothing.
Tracy Thomson at Propeller Art Gallery
by Cassandra Johnson
She is searching not only for a way to cope with the impact of the world’s treacherous waves of conflict, but also to instill in the viewer a sense of acceptance of being, and to find hope
Anthem at the Canadian Language Museum
by Hugh Alcock
The theme of the show is Canadian identity. The participating artists were invited to interrogate the meaning of the anthem’s lyrics and their relation to national and individual identity.
Alanis Obomsawin at the Art Museum at U of T
by Lex Barrie
This exhibition is about more than a young girl with a story to tell. It’s about the stories themselves and the communities those stories represent.
Bacon at Worth Gallery
by Polyna Alexseev
The artist visually depicts artificial life in a way that provokes the question of whether this begins to form within us, or will we create something that will take us over.
Interview with Gina D’Aloisio
by Phil Anderson
The replication of flesh and the body using silicone, in combination with found objects explore the human relationship with the material world.
Walking Art Toronto 2023
by Emese Krunak-Hajagos
The larger than ever fair was crowded and the booths shined with light and the glory of good art.
Art Toronto, Toronto’s International Art Fair
by Hugh Alcock and Polyna Alexseev
Like all art fairs the viewer quickly drowns in a sea of images, mostly decorative paintings. Still I found much to admire
Up Close at Art Toronto
by Mikael Sandblom
Walking through the Art Toronto show it struck me how lucky we are to live in an age of artistic plurality.
ART TORONTO 2023
by Phil Anderson
Much to see in this 24th edition of Art Toronto and a wonderful variety of works – a feast for the eyes.
Renaissance des Refusés at RKG / A tour
RKG’s Salon des Refusés is about the visitor and art. Pieces with little chance to become part of institutions of the status-building kind, have taken over the gallery space.