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.
Anthem at the Canadian Language Museum
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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
Rupen at Yumart Gallery
by Hugh Alcock
The principal aim of Rupen’s is to make the viewer do some work. Ironic given the works are rather spare, and ought to be easily digestible.
Caleb Saraby Sandblom at Gallery 1313
by Hugh Alcock
Given the early stage of his career, the works in this exhibition show a lot of promise.
Stefan Wegner at Propeller Art Gallery
by Hugh Alcock
The idea ought to inhere in the way the words are used and their concrete expression in the artwork.
Persijn Broersen and Margit Lukács at A Space
by Hugh Alcock
Both videos depict a forest landscape that is dark and brooding in atmosphere. One might describe it as enchanted or magical, but with a sinister edge.
Sarah Anne Johnson at Stephen Bulger Gallery
by Hugh Alcock
There is a fine balance between art and craft in these work, given that the decorative can play a vital aesthetic role
Two Shows at the Plumb Gallery
by Hugh Alcock
If you want to know what art is emerging, you can do no better than to visit the Plumb Gallery
A Sex Show at Gallery 1313
River Underground at Clint Roenisch Gallery
Joan Kaufman at Lonsdale Gallery
by Hugh Alcock
This is a thoughtful, well-curated show, that is genuinely moving. A jewel.
Jennifer Murphy at Clint Roenisch Gallery
by Hugh Alcock
These work show how ardent her love of nature is. Certainly, there is a tenderness and joy to her work that is infectious.