by Margaret Irving
There is a horror movie look to some of the paintings as if Dorland is afraid to be there, in an unfriendly landscape surrounded by menacing black trees.
Kim Dorland and the return to painting
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Gillian Iles: You can only get there from here
by Emese Krunák-Hajagos
This exhibition is not for the frail of heart. It is a brave show with a strong message about environmental issues as well as the challenges that every generation faces when replacing the previous one.
MENA Arts Foundation: A New Bridge
by Saba Askary and Shahrzad Ghorban
MENA (Middle Eastern and North African) Arts Foundation aims to support artists from that area to continue their education in Canada. It also acts as a platform for the artists to reach out to new audiences in Canada and beyond.
David Bowie Is
by Margaret Irving
There are many video installations, some of them huge and very impressive, from being 3D, with mirrors or the addition of costumes and musical instruments belonging to Bowie, the music and style icon. This show is a fan’s delight!
A Journey to Belong
by Emese Krunák-Hajagos
If you go there I suggest that you talk to Robert and listen to his enthusiastic comments about the Journey, the artists and their work.
Art Toronto 2013 / The changes
by Alice Tallman
perhaps we are witnessing a shift in the art market within Toronto and Canada. Or rather, these changes at Art Toronto are a reflection of how the art world has globalized and is expanding without borders or limits, with the prices of art sky rocketing without restraints.
Frances Ferdinands / Convergence
by Haafiz Karim
What interests me most about Frances Ferdinands and her work is the thought process that her paintings reflect; not only her heritage but more importantly her journey
Superabstraction at Angell Gallery
by Amy Luo
Is abstract painting still relevant today? While such tendencies as conceptual, installation, and new media art emerged onto the scene, production of abstract painting has persisted
Art Toronto 2013 / Highlights
by Shellie Zhang & Veronica Scarpati
With works ranging from emerging to established artists, new and familiar galleries, the 200,000 square feet of art can be quite intimidating. Here are some of the highlights of this year’s art fair
Toronto’s new drive-thru gallery: Who is Involved?
by Rhys Male
On every signaled street intersection in Toronto, there is a large grey box. A transformer box where electricians can access the circuits that run the lights. In other words… a five sided, blank canvas.
Dennis Burton (1933-2013) at Christopher Cutts Gallery
by Ashley Johnson
Burton’s commitment and integrity stand out for me. His paintings are uncompromising and express his ideas regardless of commercial interest.
Landslide: Possible Futures
by Phil Anderson
Land Slide is a site specific public art exhibition sprawling over the 25 acres of the Markham Museum including 30 pioneer buildings. Shows by over 30 artists are included in the project as well as an extensive programming