Mike Hoolboom

CAPITALISM(S)

JANUARY 30 TO MARCH 28, 2025

OPENING RECEPTION: THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 5 PM
ARTIST TALK/BOOK LAUNCH:  SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22,  2 PM
CLOSING RECEPTION: FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 5 pm

The Aird Gallery is proud to present, Capitalism(s), an exhibition by acclaimed Toronto-based artist and filmmaker Mike Hoolboom. Renowned for his innovative approach to visual media, Hoolboom’s work delves into the intricate relationships between media, societal structures, and personal identity. The exhibition runs from January 13 to February 28, 2025, at the Aird Gallery. Hoolboom’s exhibition is organized by Aird director/curator, Carla Garnet, and includes five short films playing in continuous loops in the gallery. Visitors are encouraged to engage with Hoolboom’s thought-provoking work, which continues to push the boundaries of visual art and political discourse.

Frances Cordero de Bolaños

COFFEE & PINE

Spirit of the Natural World, Beauty, and Complexities

The John B. Aird Gallery is proud to present the catalog for COFFEE & PINE: Spirit of the Natural World, Beauty, and Complexities, by Salvadoran Canadian artist, Frances Cordero de Bolaños, and curated by Gallery Director, Carla Garnet. This exhibition showcased Central American and northern-hemisphere forests in technicolor, photo-based, still, and moving-image landscapes. Cordero de Bolaños’ ecofeminist works capture the supernatural qualities of both boreal and tropical rainforests, highlighting their role in natural water conservation. The artist addresses human rights and women’s issues about the natural world, reminding us of the interconnectedness of climate issues, migration, and geographical contexts.

PAINTING 2024

Online juried slide exhibition with playlist and PDF catalogue

JUROR: ROSALIE LAM
DESIGNER: KATE PARKINSON

D R A W I N G   2 0 2 5

Online slideshow with a playlist and downloadable PDF publication

CALL FOR ENTRY

JUROR/CURATOR: KATHLEEN VAUGHAN

DEADLINE: Sunday, February 2, 2025, by midnight

The John B. Aird Gallery is excited to announce the 26th edition of its annual juried exhibition, which showcases contemporary artists’ drawings from local and international contributors. For this exhibition, we define drawing as an art form that can either create a finished piece or serve as a draft for ideas that may be further developed using other media.