Through the Ground Glass: Reframing William James Topley

Ottawa Art Gallery 50 Mackenzie King Bridge, Ottawa, ON, Canada

Through the Ground Glass explores a dialogue between the historical work of Ottawa photographer William James Topley and the practices of six contemporary artists: Lori Blondeau, Chun Hua Catherine Dong, Anique Jordan, Neeko Paluzzi, Adrian Stimson, and Geneviève Thauvette. These artists engage with image manipulation, hauntology, costumes, and theatricality to challenge established narratives and reclaim...

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Potency

The Niche Ottawa Gallery 1439 Youville Drive, Orleans, ON, Canada

Potency is defined as the power of something to influence or make an impression. The theme explores questions of identity, the topic of storytelling, and sharing artists' unique lived experiences.

Free

Stories My Father Couldn’t Tell Me: Jeff Thomas Origin

Ottawa Art Gallery 50 Mackenzie King Bridge, Ottawa, ON, Canada

This exhibition delves into the critical and creative practices of Jeff Thomas, an Urban-Iroquois photographer, curator, activist, and cultural theorist. Through his work, we explore how Thomas’ artistic process—highlighted by artist proofs, archival materials, and a new series titled Dream Panels—reflects his authorship of his lived experience on this land. His work resists government designations...

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