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...

Free

Rachel Kalpana JAMES Bright Oriental Star

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

Dialogue between contemporary and historical art offers fresh perspectives on the past, and in this exhibition, South-Asian Canadian artist Rachel Kalpana James creates an immersive installation that illuminates a pivotal moment of East-West interaction in the early 20th century. Her work centers on Rabindranath Tagore's 1929 visit to Canada. A renowned Indian poet and philosopher,...

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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