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Yayoi Kusama : Infinity Mirrors
Art looKiNG BAcK , looKiNG FoRWARD new exhibits explore past societies and changing perspectives
Vikings : the exhibition
To Apr . 2 The Norse seafarers known as Vikings are commonly perceived as village-raiding savages clad in horned helmets , but their real history is much more complex . This exhibit shatters myths and stereotypes , examines the real history of vikings in Canada , and offers a contemporary look at their lives as explorers , artisans and farmers . Hundreds of objects rarely seen outside of Scandinavia are on display alongside interactive and immersive displays . Royal Ontario Museum , 100 Queen ’ s Park , rom . on . ca
the World of the Fatimids
Mar . 10 to July 2 The Fatimids oversaw a political and religious dynasty for much of the 10th and 11th centuries . Their empire , spanning North Africa to the Middle East , made staggering contributions to arts and science , including the world ’ s oldest university and one of history ’ s greatest libraries . This is the first exhibit of its kind in North America , featuring care fully selected marble reliefs and luxury objects such as rock crystal , ivory , lusterware and metalware . Aga Khan Museum , 77 Wynford Dr ., agakhanmuseum . org
the Song of the Germans
To May 13 Nigerian-born artist Emeka Ogboh explores how changes in the everyday sounds of a city — construction work , generators , street hawkers — can transform the makeup of a space and contribute to a society ’ s narrative . The Song of the Germans features the voices of African immigrants singing the German national anthem in a variety of mother tongues , including Igbo , Yoruba and Bamoun , each projected through an individual
vikings : the Exhibition speaker in an installation specifically designed by Ogboh . The Power Plant , 231 Queens Quay W ., thepowerplant . org
Yayoi Kusama : infinity Mirrors
Mar . 3 to May 27 To step inside one of Yayoi Kusama ’ s Infinity Rooms is to be transported . Through a mixture of mirrors and light , the Japanese artist creates works that are both mind bending and meditative . This exhibit features six such rooms , along with a selection of work from the legendary artist ’ s expansive career , including paintings , drawings , sculptures and posters . Art Gallery of Ontario , 317 Dundas St . W ., ago . ca
Building toronto : Stories of the St . lawrence Neighbourhood
To Feb . 24 This travelling exhibit looks at the urban development and civic engagement of Toronto ’ s origins as the Town of York , and puts into perspective how the St . Lawrence area — the city ’ s first planned neighbourhood — helped create the commercial , cultural and political landscape that came after it . Market Gallery , St . Lawrence Market , 95 Front St . E .; additional locations , toronto . ca / marketgallery yayoi kusaMa : dots obsession – love transForMed into dots , 2007 , at the hirshhorn MuseuM and sculpture Garden . Mixed Media installation . courtesy oF ota Fine arts , tokyo / sinGapore ; victoria Miro , london ; david ZWirner , neW york . © yayoi kusaMa . photo : cathy carver .; vikinGs : david coventry
12 where February-april 2018