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What to see at Art Toronto 2023; your weekend guide to the fair – CBC.ca
It’s “Canada’s art fair,” to quote the official tagline. Art Toronto returns to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre this weekend, and more than 20,000 visitors are expected to prowl the floor between Thursday night and Sunday. The fair is an annual gathering of gallerists, collectors and art-lovers of all stripes — and if you plan to be among them, get the most out of your ticket by taking note of these highlights.
3 things you have to see
Good Foot Forward
The inclusion of a specially curated “Focus Exhibition” is still new to Art Toronto; fair director Mia Nielsen introduced the program just last year. And for 2023, she’s tapped one of the country’s most well-regarded curators, Kitty Scott, to oversee the project.
Scott was famously involved in Geoffrey Farmer‘s exhibition for Canada at the 2017 Venice Biennale, and she’s worked at the Art Gallery of Ontario, the Banff Centre and London’s Serpentine Gallery over the course of her 30-year career. For Good Foot Forward, she’s gathered work by 15 contemporary artists. Each piece has been pulled from participating galleries, and they range from smaller works on paper to large-scale installations. All together, it’s a story about “what constitutes a livable life.”
Just scanning through the preview photos available online, there’s a striking push and pull between themes of land sovereignty, domestic life and the absurdities of the housing market. In a Q&A for the Art Toronto website, Scott said her concept for the show began with a piece by Duane Linklater, I want to forget the english language (ulterior) 2020/2023.
In form, it’s a chandelier strung from a bundle of painted tipi poles — a DIY lever system precariously balanced on a wheeled mover’s trolley. Said Scott: “It seems to ask ‘How are we to live today?’ Much of my thinking expanded outward from how this work is constructed and the ideas it opens up.”
You’ll find the exhibition at the top of the west escalator.
Project Spaces
Amid the maze of fair booths, Art Toronto has added eight mini exhibitions (Project Spaces) curated by Canadian galleries. Pangée has a survey of ceramic work by Montreal artist Trevor Baird; Pierre-François Ouellette art contemporain is presenting Floating on the Waves by Ari Bayuaji, an installation colourful tapestries woven from plastic ropes used by Indonesian fishermen. (The artist splits his time between Montreal and Bali.)
Another likely stand-out: Paquebot by Jannick Deslauriers, an enormous ghostly ocean liner made of nylon, tulle and silk.
An all-new showcase for emerging talent
Fresh for 2023 is a brand new section called Discover. Eight galleries were selected to present work by an up-and-coming talent in their roster, and throughout the fair you’ll encounter booths devoted to these artists on the rise.
Among them: Svava Tergesen — a Vancouver artist who lends an unsettling eye to vintage-style food photography — and Marcy Friesen, a Saskatchewan artist of Swampy Cree/Welsh heritage. Her beadwork captures elements of contemporary life, while subverting traditional utilitarian forms (e.g. moccasins and mittens).
Highlights from across Canada
More than 100 galleries will be exhibiting at Art Toronto, marking a return to the fair’s pre-pandemic numbers. The local scene is heavily represented, but Art Toronto draws exhibitors from across the country and beyond. The mix offers a unique opportunity to fair-goers. Take a lap around the floor, and you’ll get a top-level view of what’s happening in Canadian art right now.
Montreal’s art galleries will be out in force, with more than 20 attending. But if you’re leaning into the spooky vibe of Halloween weekend, Tap Art Space has a themed booth: “Nocturnal Nuances” — art that explores the “mystique of twilight.” Expect to find eerie scenes by Olga Abeleva, Julien Parant-Marquis, David Bellemare and John Hee Taek Chae.
Visit Norberg Hall‘s booth (Calgary) and you’ll be greeted with emoji wall hangings (by Sobey Art Award nominee Kablusiak) plus an extensive selection of cheeky glazed stoneware by Erica Eyres. Her realistic sculptures include a beady-eyed Crab Sandwich and a collection of life-sized Sweet Valley High paperbacks.
Halifax’s Iota Studios will have work by another Sobey finalist, Séamus Gallagher. Also at their booth: recent paintings by Jordan Bennett, small beaded sculptures by Carrie Allison and digital prints by Ruth Marsh (fantasy landscapes from Marsh’s VR works).
Ceremonial/Art (Vancouver) will be putting the spotlight on Cree/Métis artist Michelle Sound. Her series of “Medicine Print Drums” — cyanotypes on elk hide — are particularly striking.
And if you happen to be reading this from beyond the GTA, you can explore many of this year’s booths online. Browse the fair via Artsy until Nov. 12.
Experiences and events at Art Toronto
An Art Toronto ticket includes access to free talks, tours and other happenings that will be going on throughout the weekend.
The Platform stage will be hosting panel discussions starting Friday afternoon, beginning with a one-on-one chat between Kitty Scott and Connie Butler, director of MoMA PS1 in New York City (Curators in Conversation, 12:30 p.m.). Here’s the full Art Toronto event schedule.
As for event highlights: Saturday at 6 p.m., head to Art Toronto’s Event Space to join a listening party for As We Rise: Sounds from the Black Atlantic. The new compilation album is a musical companion to the photo book and touring exhibition, As We Rise: Photography from the Black Atlantic, a project drawn from the Wedge Collection, Canada’s largest privately owned collection of Black art. For Saturday’s launch, Wedge founder Dr. Kenneth Montague will be in conversation with CBC Music’s Odario Williams.
And if you’re still unsure about what to see at Art Toronto, get help from an expert. Art-world insiders will be giving free guided tours every day of the fair. It’s a chance to explore Art Toronto through the P.O.V. of esteemed collectors, curators and critics. Find the full schedule here; tour groups meet at the information desk near the top of the escalators.
Art Toronto 2023. Oct. 26 to 29. Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto. www.arttoronto.ca
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The Courtauld Gallery at Somerset House has reopened its doors to the public after a fire swept through the historic building in central London. While the gallery has resumed operations, the rest of the iconic site remains closed “until further notice.”
On Saturday, approximately 125 firefighters were called to the scene to battle the blaze, which sent smoke billowing across the city. Fortunately, the fire occurred in a part of the building not housing valuable artworks, and no injuries were reported. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the fire.
Despite the disruption, art lovers queued outside the gallery before it reopened at 10:00 BST on Sunday. One visitor expressed his relief, saying, “I was sad to see the fire, but I’m relieved the art is safe.”
The Clark family, visiting London from Washington state, USA, had a unique perspective on the incident. While sightseeing on the London Eye, they watched as firefighters tackled the flames. Paul Clark, accompanied by his wife Jiorgia and their four children, shared their concern for the safety of the artwork inside Somerset House. “It was sad to see,” Mr. Clark told the BBC. As a fan of Vincent Van Gogh, he was particularly relieved to learn that the painter’s famous Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear had not been affected by the fire.
Blaze in the West Wing
The fire broke out around midday on Saturday in the west wing of Somerset House, a section of the building primarily used for offices and storage. Jonathan Reekie, director of Somerset House Trust, assured the public that “no valuable artefacts or artworks” were located in that part of the building. By Sunday, fire engines were still stationed outside as investigations into the fire’s origin continued.
About Somerset House
Located on the Strand in central London, Somerset House is a prominent arts venue with a rich history dating back to the Georgian era. Built on the site of a former Tudor palace, the complex is known for its iconic courtyard and is home to the Courtauld Gallery. The gallery houses a prestigious collection from the Samuel Courtauld Trust, showcasing masterpieces from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. Among the notable works are pieces by impressionist legends such as Edouard Manet, Claude Monet, Paul Cézanne, and Vincent Van Gogh.
Somerset House regularly hosts cultural exhibitions and public events, including its popular winter ice skating sessions in the courtyard. However, for now, the venue remains partially closed as authorities ensure the safety of the site following the fire.
Art lovers and the Somerset House community can take solace in knowing that the invaluable collection remains unharmed, and the Courtauld Gallery continues to welcome visitors, offering a reprieve amid the disruption.
Sudbury’s annual art and music festival is marking a significant milestone this year, celebrating its long-standing impact on the local cultural scene. The festival, which has grown from a small community event to a major celebration of creativity, brings together artists, musicians, and visitors from across the region for a weekend of vibrant performances and exhibitions.
The event features a diverse range of activities, from live music performances to art installations, workshops, and interactive exhibits that highlight both emerging and established talent. This year’s milestone celebration will also honor the festival’s history by showcasing some of the artists and performers who have contributed to its success over the years.
Organizers are excited to see how the festival has evolved, becoming a cornerstone of Sudbury’s cultural landscape. “This festival is a celebration of creativity, community, and the incredible talent we have here in Sudbury,” said one of the event’s coordinators. “It’s amazing to see how it has grown and the impact it continues to have on the arts community.”
With this year’s milestone celebration, the festival promises to be bigger and better than ever, with a full lineup of exciting events, workshops, and performances that will inspire and engage attendees of all ages.
The festival’s milestone is not just a reflection of its past success but a celebration of the continued vibrancy of Sudbury’s arts scene.
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