Need a little beauty in your life? Visit a Canadian museum or art gallery. Here\u2019s how.<\/strong><\/span><\/h1><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Need a little beauty in your life? Visit a Canadian museum or art gallery. Here\u2019s how.<\/span><\/h1>\nPublication:\u00a0The Toronto Star<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nAuthor:\u00a0Sue Carter<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nPublished: April 24, 2020<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nOriginal\u00a0Article<\/a><\/span><\/p>\nDownloadable PDF<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>![\"\"](\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27832%27%20height%3D%27549%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20832%20549%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27832%27%20height%3D%27549%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\")
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In a\u00a02015 TED Talk<\/a>, Chicago artist Theaster Gates suggested that encounters with beauty are a basic human need. As we physically isolate at home, worrying about pretty much everything, it\u2019s more important than ever to take a minute to seek out beauty, whether it be through a painting, a photo or song.<\/span><\/p>\nAlthough clicks and swipes will never replace standing close (but not too close) to an artwork that takes your breath away, Canada\u2019s museums and galleries are working hard to bring the cultural experiences directly to your screen. Here are just a few highlights \u2014 and a couple of surprises \u2014 from sites across the country.<\/span><\/p>\nVirtual Museum of Canada<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nConsider\u00a0virtualmuseum.ca<\/a>\u00a0a free pass to 1,600 museums and other cultural institutions. Take the kids on a virtual scavenger hunt of the St. Lawrence River. Role-play as curator and create your own exhibition from the McMichael Canadian Art Collection\u2019s 4,000 works by Kinngait (Cape Dorset) artists. Gain a new appreciation of the pop-up toaster and other everyday objects through the Stewart Program for Modern Design. There are many ways to navigate the site; search by topic or pick random obscurities for fun like the Secrets of Radar Museum in London, Ont.<\/span><\/p>\nThe Aga Khan Museum<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nNorth America\u2019s only Islamic art museum has opened its virtual doors with 3D tours of the stunning architectural site. The Aga Khan is engaging on all platforms: through its collections, video performances from international artists and storytellers, and an eclectic Spotify playlist, \u201cDon\u2019t Ask Me Where I\u2019m From MixTape.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\nGreek artist and photographer Olga Stefatou shares the process behind her new show, \u201cChrysalis.\u201d The exhibition features portraits of 11 migrant women posed in golden costumes fashioned out of the metallic emergency blankets used in refugee camps. Enter the #museumwithoutwalls portal at\u00a0agakhanmuseum.org<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\nContact Photography Festival<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nA big disappointment is the cancellation of this year\u2019s Contact Photography Festival, which usually takes place throughout May, uniting dozens of venues across the city in celebration of the visual form. While one of the pleasures of spring is a walk through Toronto with the Contact catalogue in hand, kudos to the organizers for pulling information about the exhibitions online at\u00a0scotiabankcontactphoto.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\nMany of the shows are postponed indefinitely until all is safe again, including Swiss artists Taiyo Onorato and Nico Krebs\u2019 Metro Hall public installation, \u201cFuture Perfect,\u201d which \u201creflects on radically changing perceptions of the future.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\nArt Gallery of Ontario<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nNow is the time to dig deep into the AGO\u2019s permanent collection and immerse yourself in its many holdings. Instead of the usual museum glance and go, the AGO is offering a guide to a slower approach, starting with \u201cInterior with Four Etchings\u201d by Vilhelm Hammersh\u00f8i. They recommend picking five more works and spending 10 minutes on each just quietly observing details.<\/span><\/p>\nThe AGO\u2019s archived programming covers not just curatorial talks, but discussions with high-profile names in music, books and politics. Listen to 2017 chats with electro-pop diva Peaches and horror master R.L. Stine, or peruse more recent author events with Desmond Cole, Salman Rushdie and Naomi Klein.<\/span><\/p>\nAll this and more at\u00a0ago.ca<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\nThe Museum of Canadian Music<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nAudiophiles will be entertained for a while thanks to this private museum and its collection of more than 90,000 albums (many for purchase through record dealers), photos, posters and liner notes covering 100 years of Canadian recording history. Sort through playlists divided by regions and decades or discover a new favourite in rarities and oddities.<\/span><\/p>\nA personal highlight is a rare 1978 album by The Happy Dolls, an all-women Korean band who recorded in Nova Scotia that features disco anthems, a five-minute drum solo and a growling cover of \u201cHello Dolly!\u201d Put on your headphones and check out\u00a0citizenfreak.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\nThe Textile Museum of Canada<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nThis gem of a museum, which turns 45 this year, postponed its show of textile artist Anna Torma\u2019s large-scale hand embroideries. Sample her work and its wild pastiche of colours and cultural references online at\u00a0textilemuseum.ca<\/a>\u00a0and on Torma\u2019s site,\u00a0annatorma.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\nWednesdays are maker days, with textile artists showing off their wares on the TMC\u2019s Instagram stories and Facebook page. Watch for seminars for DIY crafters. In the meantime, build your own digital collection out of the TMC\u2019s vast holdings featuring more than 15,000 objects \u2014 including war rugs, tea cozies and ceremonial cloths \u2014 from over 200 regions around the world.<\/span><\/p>\nThe Montreal Holocaust Museum<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nMore than 35,000 Jewish refugees settled in Canada after the Holocaust. This Montreal museum (museeholocauste.ca<\/a>) has painstakingly collected 20 personal stories from across the country, supported by video testimonials, photos, maps and a downloadable app. Be an armchair traveller and visit the City of Saints through a one-hour historical audio tour recalling the experiences of those who lived in the \u201cSt. Urbain Ghetto,\u201d the Mile End neighbourhood captured so vividly by novelist Mordecai Richler.<\/span><\/p>\nThe Canadian Museum for Human Rights<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nThis Winnipeg institution is only six years old in its mission to use storytelling to explore the diverse world of human rights. History nerds can download an augmented-reality app to learn more about the importance of the 1982 Proclamation of the Constitution Act and how it strengthened Canadian human rights.<\/span><\/p>\nThe museum also offers a self-guided tour app and extensive teaching resources dedicated to Indigenous rights and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The Spirit Panels project connected Indigenous youth with artists and elders from across the country to produce artistic statements on the meaning of human rights in their lives. Explore the resulting works through videos and photos at\u00a0humanrights.ca<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\nMyseum of Toronto<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nThe Myseum of Toronto (myseumoftoronto.com<\/a>) is unique in that it has never had a physical building. It hosts pop-up exhibitions around town with a focus on underrepresented stories, events, places and people. The non-profit also offers a rich online treasure trove of distractions, such as an interactive walking tour written by John Lorinc and Tatum Taylor, co-editors of the book, \u201cThe Ward Uncovered: The Archaeology of Everyday Life,\u201d which guides you around the downtown Toronto neighbourhood through the stories of four women.<\/span><\/p>\nBe sure to register for the upcoming panel discussion on April 29 that will explore the value of art and artists during a time of crisis.<\/span><\/p>\nMOCA Toronto<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nThe city\u2019s newest contemporary art museum is offering Shift Key virtual exhibits, a rotating programming of new media and film works that speak to this precarious time.<\/span><\/p>\nTune in to\u00a0moca.ca<\/a>\u00a0each week to view works by artists such as Jon Rafman and Megan Rooney. Keep a tissue nearby for Mark Lewis\u2019s \u201cStanding Ovation on Suffern Lake Saskatchewan,\u201d an emotional ode to Gordie Howe and the power of human connection.<\/span><\/p>\nSue Carter<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is editor of the Quill & Quire and a freelance contributor based in Toronto. Follow her on Twitter:\u00a0<\/em>@flinnflon<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Toronto Star
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Need a little beauty in your life? Visit a Canadian museum or art gallery. Here\u2019s how.<\/span><\/h1>\nPublication:\u00a0The Toronto Star<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nAuthor:\u00a0Sue Carter<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nPublished: April 24, 2020<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nOriginal\u00a0Article<\/a><\/span><\/p>\nDownloadable PDF<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/p>\n
In a\u00a02015 TED Talk<\/a>, Chicago artist Theaster Gates suggested that encounters with beauty are a basic human need. As we physically isolate at home, worrying about pretty much everything, it\u2019s more important than ever to take a minute to seek out beauty, whether it be through a painting, a photo or song.<\/span><\/p>\nAlthough clicks and swipes will never replace standing close (but not too close) to an artwork that takes your breath away, Canada\u2019s museums and galleries are working hard to bring the cultural experiences directly to your screen. Here are just a few highlights \u2014 and a couple of surprises \u2014 from sites across the country.<\/span><\/p>\nVirtual Museum of Canada<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nConsider\u00a0virtualmuseum.ca<\/a>\u00a0a free pass to 1,600 museums and other cultural institutions. Take the kids on a virtual scavenger hunt of the St. Lawrence River. Role-play as curator and create your own exhibition from the McMichael Canadian Art Collection\u2019s 4,000 works by Kinngait (Cape Dorset) artists. Gain a new appreciation of the pop-up toaster and other everyday objects through the Stewart Program for Modern Design. There are many ways to navigate the site; search by topic or pick random obscurities for fun like the Secrets of Radar Museum in London, Ont.<\/span><\/p>\nThe Aga Khan Museum<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nNorth America\u2019s only Islamic art museum has opened its virtual doors with 3D tours of the stunning architectural site. The Aga Khan is engaging on all platforms: through its collections, video performances from international artists and storytellers, and an eclectic Spotify playlist, \u201cDon\u2019t Ask Me Where I\u2019m From MixTape.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\nGreek artist and photographer Olga Stefatou shares the process behind her new show, \u201cChrysalis.\u201d The exhibition features portraits of 11 migrant women posed in golden costumes fashioned out of the metallic emergency blankets used in refugee camps. Enter the #museumwithoutwalls portal at\u00a0agakhanmuseum.org<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\nContact Photography Festival<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nA big disappointment is the cancellation of this year\u2019s Contact Photography Festival, which usually takes place throughout May, uniting dozens of venues across the city in celebration of the visual form. While one of the pleasures of spring is a walk through Toronto with the Contact catalogue in hand, kudos to the organizers for pulling information about the exhibitions online at\u00a0scotiabankcontactphoto.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\nMany of the shows are postponed indefinitely until all is safe again, including Swiss artists Taiyo Onorato and Nico Krebs\u2019 Metro Hall public installation, \u201cFuture Perfect,\u201d which \u201creflects on radically changing perceptions of the future.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\nArt Gallery of Ontario<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nNow is the time to dig deep into the AGO\u2019s permanent collection and immerse yourself in its many holdings. Instead of the usual museum glance and go, the AGO is offering a guide to a slower approach, starting with \u201cInterior with Four Etchings\u201d by Vilhelm Hammersh\u00f8i. They recommend picking five more works and spending 10 minutes on each just quietly observing details.<\/span><\/p>\nThe AGO\u2019s archived programming covers not just curatorial talks, but discussions with high-profile names in music, books and politics. Listen to 2017 chats with electro-pop diva Peaches and horror master R.L. Stine, or peruse more recent author events with Desmond Cole, Salman Rushdie and Naomi Klein.<\/span><\/p>\nAll this and more at\u00a0ago.ca<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\nThe Museum of Canadian Music<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nAudiophiles will be entertained for a while thanks to this private museum and its collection of more than 90,000 albums (many for purchase through record dealers), photos, posters and liner notes covering 100 years of Canadian recording history. Sort through playlists divided by regions and decades or discover a new favourite in rarities and oddities.<\/span><\/p>\nA personal highlight is a rare 1978 album by The Happy Dolls, an all-women Korean band who recorded in Nova Scotia that features disco anthems, a five-minute drum solo and a growling cover of \u201cHello Dolly!\u201d Put on your headphones and check out\u00a0citizenfreak.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\nThe Textile Museum of Canada<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nThis gem of a museum, which turns 45 this year, postponed its show of textile artist Anna Torma\u2019s large-scale hand embroideries. Sample her work and its wild pastiche of colours and cultural references online at\u00a0textilemuseum.ca<\/a>\u00a0and on Torma\u2019s site,\u00a0annatorma.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\nWednesdays are maker days, with textile artists showing off their wares on the TMC\u2019s Instagram stories and Facebook page. Watch for seminars for DIY crafters. In the meantime, build your own digital collection out of the TMC\u2019s vast holdings featuring more than 15,000 objects \u2014 including war rugs, tea cozies and ceremonial cloths \u2014 from over 200 regions around the world.<\/span><\/p>\nThe Montreal Holocaust Museum<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nMore than 35,000 Jewish refugees settled in Canada after the Holocaust. This Montreal museum (museeholocauste.ca<\/a>) has painstakingly collected 20 personal stories from across the country, supported by video testimonials, photos, maps and a downloadable app. Be an armchair traveller and visit the City of Saints through a one-hour historical audio tour recalling the experiences of those who lived in the \u201cSt. Urbain Ghetto,\u201d the Mile End neighbourhood captured so vividly by novelist Mordecai Richler.<\/span><\/p>\nThe Canadian Museum for Human Rights<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nThis Winnipeg institution is only six years old in its mission to use storytelling to explore the diverse world of human rights. History nerds can download an augmented-reality app to learn more about the importance of the 1982 Proclamation of the Constitution Act and how it strengthened Canadian human rights.<\/span><\/p>\nThe museum also offers a self-guided tour app and extensive teaching resources dedicated to Indigenous rights and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The Spirit Panels project connected Indigenous youth with artists and elders from across the country to produce artistic statements on the meaning of human rights in their lives. Explore the resulting works through videos and photos at\u00a0humanrights.ca<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\nMyseum of Toronto<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nThe Myseum of Toronto (myseumoftoronto.com<\/a>) is unique in that it has never had a physical building. It hosts pop-up exhibitions around town with a focus on underrepresented stories, events, places and people. The non-profit also offers a rich online treasure trove of distractions, such as an interactive walking tour written by John Lorinc and Tatum Taylor, co-editors of the book, \u201cThe Ward Uncovered: The Archaeology of Everyday Life,\u201d which guides you around the downtown Toronto neighbourhood through the stories of four women.<\/span><\/p>\nBe sure to register for the upcoming panel discussion on April 29 that will explore the value of art and artists during a time of crisis.<\/span><\/p>\nMOCA Toronto<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nThe city\u2019s newest contemporary art museum is offering Shift Key virtual exhibits, a rotating programming of new media and film works that speak to this precarious time.<\/span><\/p>\nTune in to\u00a0moca.ca<\/a>\u00a0each week to view works by artists such as Jon Rafman and Megan Rooney. Keep a tissue nearby for Mark Lewis\u2019s \u201cStanding Ovation on Suffern Lake Saskatchewan,\u201d an emotional ode to Gordie Howe and the power of human connection.<\/span><\/p>\nSue Carter<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is editor of the Quill & Quire and a freelance contributor based in Toronto. Follow her on Twitter:\u00a0<\/em>@flinnflon<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Toronto Star
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Author:\u00a0Sue Carter<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nPublished: April 24, 2020<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nOriginal\u00a0Article<\/a><\/span><\/p>\nDownloadable PDF<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/p>\n
In a\u00a02015 TED Talk<\/a>, Chicago artist Theaster Gates suggested that encounters with beauty are a basic human need. As we physically isolate at home, worrying about pretty much everything, it\u2019s more important than ever to take a minute to seek out beauty, whether it be through a painting, a photo or song.<\/span><\/p>\nAlthough clicks and swipes will never replace standing close (but not too close) to an artwork that takes your breath away, Canada\u2019s museums and galleries are working hard to bring the cultural experiences directly to your screen. Here are just a few highlights \u2014 and a couple of surprises \u2014 from sites across the country.<\/span><\/p>\nVirtual Museum of Canada<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nConsider\u00a0virtualmuseum.ca<\/a>\u00a0a free pass to 1,600 museums and other cultural institutions. Take the kids on a virtual scavenger hunt of the St. Lawrence River. Role-play as curator and create your own exhibition from the McMichael Canadian Art Collection\u2019s 4,000 works by Kinngait (Cape Dorset) artists. Gain a new appreciation of the pop-up toaster and other everyday objects through the Stewart Program for Modern Design. There are many ways to navigate the site; search by topic or pick random obscurities for fun like the Secrets of Radar Museum in London, Ont.<\/span><\/p>\nThe Aga Khan Museum<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nNorth America\u2019s only Islamic art museum has opened its virtual doors with 3D tours of the stunning architectural site. The Aga Khan is engaging on all platforms: through its collections, video performances from international artists and storytellers, and an eclectic Spotify playlist, \u201cDon\u2019t Ask Me Where I\u2019m From MixTape.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\nGreek artist and photographer Olga Stefatou shares the process behind her new show, \u201cChrysalis.\u201d The exhibition features portraits of 11 migrant women posed in golden costumes fashioned out of the metallic emergency blankets used in refugee camps. Enter the #museumwithoutwalls portal at\u00a0agakhanmuseum.org<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\nContact Photography Festival<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nA big disappointment is the cancellation of this year\u2019s Contact Photography Festival, which usually takes place throughout May, uniting dozens of venues across the city in celebration of the visual form. While one of the pleasures of spring is a walk through Toronto with the Contact catalogue in hand, kudos to the organizers for pulling information about the exhibitions online at\u00a0scotiabankcontactphoto.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\nMany of the shows are postponed indefinitely until all is safe again, including Swiss artists Taiyo Onorato and Nico Krebs\u2019 Metro Hall public installation, \u201cFuture Perfect,\u201d which \u201creflects on radically changing perceptions of the future.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\nArt Gallery of Ontario<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nNow is the time to dig deep into the AGO\u2019s permanent collection and immerse yourself in its many holdings. Instead of the usual museum glance and go, the AGO is offering a guide to a slower approach, starting with \u201cInterior with Four Etchings\u201d by Vilhelm Hammersh\u00f8i. They recommend picking five more works and spending 10 minutes on each just quietly observing details.<\/span><\/p>\nThe AGO\u2019s archived programming covers not just curatorial talks, but discussions with high-profile names in music, books and politics. Listen to 2017 chats with electro-pop diva Peaches and horror master R.L. Stine, or peruse more recent author events with Desmond Cole, Salman Rushdie and Naomi Klein.<\/span><\/p>\nAll this and more at\u00a0ago.ca<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\nThe Museum of Canadian Music<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nAudiophiles will be entertained for a while thanks to this private museum and its collection of more than 90,000 albums (many for purchase through record dealers), photos, posters and liner notes covering 100 years of Canadian recording history. Sort through playlists divided by regions and decades or discover a new favourite in rarities and oddities.<\/span><\/p>\nA personal highlight is a rare 1978 album by The Happy Dolls, an all-women Korean band who recorded in Nova Scotia that features disco anthems, a five-minute drum solo and a growling cover of \u201cHello Dolly!\u201d Put on your headphones and check out\u00a0citizenfreak.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\nThe Textile Museum of Canada<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nThis gem of a museum, which turns 45 this year, postponed its show of textile artist Anna Torma\u2019s large-scale hand embroideries. Sample her work and its wild pastiche of colours and cultural references online at\u00a0textilemuseum.ca<\/a>\u00a0and on Torma\u2019s site,\u00a0annatorma.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\nWednesdays are maker days, with textile artists showing off their wares on the TMC\u2019s Instagram stories and Facebook page. Watch for seminars for DIY crafters. In the meantime, build your own digital collection out of the TMC\u2019s vast holdings featuring more than 15,000 objects \u2014 including war rugs, tea cozies and ceremonial cloths \u2014 from over 200 regions around the world.<\/span><\/p>\nThe Montreal Holocaust Museum<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nMore than 35,000 Jewish refugees settled in Canada after the Holocaust. This Montreal museum (museeholocauste.ca<\/a>) has painstakingly collected 20 personal stories from across the country, supported by video testimonials, photos, maps and a downloadable app. Be an armchair traveller and visit the City of Saints through a one-hour historical audio tour recalling the experiences of those who lived in the \u201cSt. Urbain Ghetto,\u201d the Mile End neighbourhood captured so vividly by novelist Mordecai Richler.<\/span><\/p>\nThe Canadian Museum for Human Rights<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nThis Winnipeg institution is only six years old in its mission to use storytelling to explore the diverse world of human rights. History nerds can download an augmented-reality app to learn more about the importance of the 1982 Proclamation of the Constitution Act and how it strengthened Canadian human rights.<\/span><\/p>\nThe museum also offers a self-guided tour app and extensive teaching resources dedicated to Indigenous rights and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The Spirit Panels project connected Indigenous youth with artists and elders from across the country to produce artistic statements on the meaning of human rights in their lives. Explore the resulting works through videos and photos at\u00a0humanrights.ca<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\nMyseum of Toronto<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nThe Myseum of Toronto (myseumoftoronto.com<\/a>) is unique in that it has never had a physical building. It hosts pop-up exhibitions around town with a focus on underrepresented stories, events, places and people. The non-profit also offers a rich online treasure trove of distractions, such as an interactive walking tour written by John Lorinc and Tatum Taylor, co-editors of the book, \u201cThe Ward Uncovered: The Archaeology of Everyday Life,\u201d which guides you around the downtown Toronto neighbourhood through the stories of four women.<\/span><\/p>\nBe sure to register for the upcoming panel discussion on April 29 that will explore the value of art and artists during a time of crisis.<\/span><\/p>\nMOCA Toronto<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nThe city\u2019s newest contemporary art museum is offering Shift Key virtual exhibits, a rotating programming of new media and film works that speak to this precarious time.<\/span><\/p>\nTune in to\u00a0moca.ca<\/a>\u00a0each week to view works by artists such as Jon Rafman and Megan Rooney. Keep a tissue nearby for Mark Lewis\u2019s \u201cStanding Ovation on Suffern Lake Saskatchewan,\u201d an emotional ode to Gordie Howe and the power of human connection.<\/span><\/p>\nSue Carter<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is editor of the Quill & Quire and a freelance contributor based in Toronto. Follow her on Twitter:\u00a0<\/em>@flinnflon<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Toronto Star
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Original\u00a0Article<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Downloadable PDF<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div> In a\u00a02015 TED Talk<\/a>, Chicago artist Theaster Gates suggested that encounters with beauty are a basic human need. As we physically isolate at home, worrying about pretty much everything, it\u2019s more important than ever to take a minute to seek out beauty, whether it be through a painting, a photo or song.<\/span><\/p>\n Although clicks and swipes will never replace standing close (but not too close) to an artwork that takes your breath away, Canada\u2019s museums and galleries are working hard to bring the cultural experiences directly to your screen. Here are just a few highlights \u2014 and a couple of surprises \u2014 from sites across the country.<\/span><\/p>\n Virtual Museum of Canada<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Consider\u00a0virtualmuseum.ca<\/a>\u00a0a free pass to 1,600 museums and other cultural institutions. Take the kids on a virtual scavenger hunt of the St. Lawrence River. Role-play as curator and create your own exhibition from the McMichael Canadian Art Collection\u2019s 4,000 works by Kinngait (Cape Dorset) artists. Gain a new appreciation of the pop-up toaster and other everyday objects through the Stewart Program for Modern Design. There are many ways to navigate the site; search by topic or pick random obscurities for fun like the Secrets of Radar Museum in London, Ont.<\/span><\/p>\n The Aga Khan Museum<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n North America\u2019s only Islamic art museum has opened its virtual doors with 3D tours of the stunning architectural site. The Aga Khan is engaging on all platforms: through its collections, video performances from international artists and storytellers, and an eclectic Spotify playlist, \u201cDon\u2019t Ask Me Where I\u2019m From MixTape.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Greek artist and photographer Olga Stefatou shares the process behind her new show, \u201cChrysalis.\u201d The exhibition features portraits of 11 migrant women posed in golden costumes fashioned out of the metallic emergency blankets used in refugee camps. Enter the #museumwithoutwalls portal at\u00a0agakhanmuseum.org<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Contact Photography Festival<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n A big disappointment is the cancellation of this year\u2019s Contact Photography Festival, which usually takes place throughout May, uniting dozens of venues across the city in celebration of the visual form. While one of the pleasures of spring is a walk through Toronto with the Contact catalogue in hand, kudos to the organizers for pulling information about the exhibitions online at\u00a0scotiabankcontactphoto.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Many of the shows are postponed indefinitely until all is safe again, including Swiss artists Taiyo Onorato and Nico Krebs\u2019 Metro Hall public installation, \u201cFuture Perfect,\u201d which \u201creflects on radically changing perceptions of the future.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Art Gallery of Ontario<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Now is the time to dig deep into the AGO\u2019s permanent collection and immerse yourself in its many holdings. Instead of the usual museum glance and go, the AGO is offering a guide to a slower approach, starting with \u201cInterior with Four Etchings\u201d by Vilhelm Hammersh\u00f8i. They recommend picking five more works and spending 10 minutes on each just quietly observing details.<\/span><\/p>\n The AGO\u2019s archived programming covers not just curatorial talks, but discussions with high-profile names in music, books and politics. Listen to 2017 chats with electro-pop diva Peaches and horror master R.L. Stine, or peruse more recent author events with Desmond Cole, Salman Rushdie and Naomi Klein.<\/span><\/p>\n All this and more at\u00a0ago.ca<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n The Museum of Canadian Music<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Audiophiles will be entertained for a while thanks to this private museum and its collection of more than 90,000 albums (many for purchase through record dealers), photos, posters and liner notes covering 100 years of Canadian recording history. Sort through playlists divided by regions and decades or discover a new favourite in rarities and oddities.<\/span><\/p>\n A personal highlight is a rare 1978 album by The Happy Dolls, an all-women Korean band who recorded in Nova Scotia that features disco anthems, a five-minute drum solo and a growling cover of \u201cHello Dolly!\u201d Put on your headphones and check out\u00a0citizenfreak.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n The Textile Museum of Canada<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n This gem of a museum, which turns 45 this year, postponed its show of textile artist Anna Torma\u2019s large-scale hand embroideries. Sample her work and its wild pastiche of colours and cultural references online at\u00a0textilemuseum.ca<\/a>\u00a0and on Torma\u2019s site,\u00a0annatorma.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Wednesdays are maker days, with textile artists showing off their wares on the TMC\u2019s Instagram stories and Facebook page. Watch for seminars for DIY crafters. In the meantime, build your own digital collection out of the TMC\u2019s vast holdings featuring more than 15,000 objects \u2014 including war rugs, tea cozies and ceremonial cloths \u2014 from over 200 regions around the world.<\/span><\/p>\n The Montreal Holocaust Museum<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n More than 35,000 Jewish refugees settled in Canada after the Holocaust. This Montreal museum (museeholocauste.ca<\/a>) has painstakingly collected 20 personal stories from across the country, supported by video testimonials, photos, maps and a downloadable app. Be an armchair traveller and visit the City of Saints through a one-hour historical audio tour recalling the experiences of those who lived in the \u201cSt. Urbain Ghetto,\u201d the Mile End neighbourhood captured so vividly by novelist Mordecai Richler.<\/span><\/p>\n The Canadian Museum for Human Rights<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n This Winnipeg institution is only six years old in its mission to use storytelling to explore the diverse world of human rights. History nerds can download an augmented-reality app to learn more about the importance of the 1982 Proclamation of the Constitution Act and how it strengthened Canadian human rights.<\/span><\/p>\n The museum also offers a self-guided tour app and extensive teaching resources dedicated to Indigenous rights and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The Spirit Panels project connected Indigenous youth with artists and elders from across the country to produce artistic statements on the meaning of human rights in their lives. Explore the resulting works through videos and photos at\u00a0humanrights.ca<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Myseum of Toronto<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n The Myseum of Toronto (myseumoftoronto.com<\/a>) is unique in that it has never had a physical building. It hosts pop-up exhibitions around town with a focus on underrepresented stories, events, places and people. The non-profit also offers a rich online treasure trove of distractions, such as an interactive walking tour written by John Lorinc and Tatum Taylor, co-editors of the book, \u201cThe Ward Uncovered: The Archaeology of Everyday Life,\u201d which guides you around the downtown Toronto neighbourhood through the stories of four women.<\/span><\/p>\n Be sure to register for the upcoming panel discussion on April 29 that will explore the value of art and artists during a time of crisis.<\/span><\/p>\n MOCA Toronto<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n The city\u2019s newest contemporary art museum is offering Shift Key virtual exhibits, a rotating programming of new media and film works that speak to this precarious time.<\/span><\/p>\n Tune in to\u00a0moca.ca<\/a>\u00a0each week to view works by artists such as Jon Rafman and Megan Rooney. Keep a tissue nearby for Mark Lewis\u2019s \u201cStanding Ovation on Suffern Lake Saskatchewan,\u201d an emotional ode to Gordie Howe and the power of human connection.<\/span><\/p>\n Sue Carter<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is editor of the Quill & Quire and a freelance contributor based in Toronto. Follow her on Twitter:\u00a0<\/em>@flinnflon<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div> The Toronto Star![\"\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/1_myseum_evgeni_tcherkasski_coronavirus_nesting_dolls-1024x642.jpg\")
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