Art Mûr in collaboration with The High Commission of Canada in London and Art Bermondsey Project Space is pleased to present Canada Now, a two part exhibition project organized by curator Anaïs Castro. Self-Abstractions looks at conceptual portraiture through the work of five Canadian female artists: Jannick Deslauriers, Cal Lane, Marie-Eve Levasseur, Nadia Myre and Jinny Yu. The second part The Tip of the Iceberg opens on November 1 at Art Bermondsey Project Space and includes twelve Canadian artists working through a various mediums. The catalogue will be launched in collaboration with the Quebec Government Office in London during the opening reception of The Tip of the Iceberg at the Art Bermondsey Project Space on November
To attend, please RSVP: abps [at] project-space.london.
Canada Now: Self-Abstractions
September 15–November 18, 2017
Canada Gallery
Canada House, Trafalgar Square
London, UK SW1Y 5BJ
Hours: Monday–Saturday 11am–5:45pm
In an era characterised by an excessive proliferation of selfies, some artists are deploying counter-strategies to represent themselves in their work by favouring a conceptual approach that uses objects or gestures in lieu of self-imagery. Jannick Deslauriers, Cal Lane, Marie-Eve Levasseur, Nadia Myre and Jinny Yu are brought together in this exhibition for the creative ways in which they represent themselves within their practice—granting a consideration of their identity as shifting and open-ended entities.
On November 2, The High Commission of Canada will host a panel discussion with Jannick Deslauriers, Marie-Eve Levasseur and Nadia Myre and moderated by Habda Rashid, Assistant Curator at the Whitechapel Gallery.
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Please be sure to bring photo ID.
Canada Now: The Tip of the Iceberg
November 1–25, 2017
Art Bermondsey Project Space
183-, 185 Bermondsey St
London, UK SE1 3UW
Hours: Tuesday–Saturday 11am–6 pm
Art like many things nowadays faces the peril of rapid and hollow consumption. The twelve artists brought together in The Tip of the Iceberg play with perceptions to compel their viewers to devote a prolonged look or a second perspective in order to fully comprehend what is presented. Through a variety of mediums ranging from installation to video art and photography, the exhibition testifies to the complexity of a world in constant flux and disavow initial preconceptions while promoting prudent attention and critical examination.
Opening and launch of the catalogue: November 1, 2017 6–9pm
About Art Mûr
Established in 1996, Art Mûr has evolved into one of the largest private contemporary art galleries in Canada. The gallery represents both emerging and established artists with practices ranging from painting and sculpture to new media and performance art. Well-known for its dynamic programming, which includes both solo and thematic group exhibitions, Art Mûr plays an important role in the diffusion of contemporary art in Canada and Europe.
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About Canada House
The Canada Gallery serves as a window into the contemporary Canadian art scene and aims to bring the work of artists who are established in Canada to a wider audience in the United Kingdom. Canada House works in partnership with Canadian and British institutions and private galleries to create exhibitions that reflect the modern, innovative country that is Canada in the 21st century. The gallery welcomes artists whose work echoes Canada’s national values, including reconciliation with Indigenous artists, gender equality and Canada’s feminist foreign policy agenda.
Contact: gallerycanadagalerie [at] international.gc.ca
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About Art Bermondsey Project Space
Founded in 2015, Art Bermondsey Project Space is based in the vibrant Bermondsey Street, London. The converted Georgian townhouse provides three exhibition rooms. Project Space presents art & photography from across the UK, offering a flagship venue for both emerging and established artists. This, combined with our visionary educational and early learning programmes, promotes freedom of creative expression through the visual arts.
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