Artist Talk: Ed Pien

Join FASU this Thursday at 3pm, for an artist talk and discussion with artist Ed Pien. The talk will be held in Room 313 (Third Floor), in 1 Spadina Crescent.
http://www.edpien.com/

EEL (Experimental Exhibition Lab) Info Session for Summer Proposals

This Thursday March 22nd, FASU will be holding an EEL Info Session at the UTAC art lounge at 3pm. Stop by to learn more about curating, EEL, and some of the people behind FASU.

In Case You Missed It: "The Hysterical Male" at EEL

The Hysterical Male at EEL

FASU would like to cordially invite you to "The Hysterical Male" Wednesday February 1st, from 5-7pm at the Experimental Exhibition Lab (EEL), in 1 Spadina Crescent. 

"The Hysterical Male" is the first solo exhibition by Matthew Purvis. Featuring photographs and sculptural pieces, the works explore issues of  masculinity and also seek to re-evaluate some of the aesthetic prejudices of modern art. Composed of fourteen distinct stations and more than forty elements, these aspects interact and play off each other in conflicting ways. Couched in styles that bridge classicism with folk art, the show smudges the distinctions between images and objects using the naked male body as a starting point.

Light refreshments will be served.

The exhibition runs February 1-17, and is open Monday-Wednesday 12-5pm, or by appointment (email: utfasu@gmail.com).

We look forward to seeing you there!

Being//Becoming//Being

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Being//Becoming//Being
EEL Gallery, 1 Spadina Crescent

August 8-August 22
Opening Reception August 8, 6-8pm

Transformation is a condition that shapes many areas of perception. From the

movements of culture to transitions in the natural world, we observe a constant state of

flux. Being//Becoming//Being explores processes that occur over time, and how these

become integrated into lived experience. It also takes into consideration the effects that

modalities of change have on the production of art. How can the transformation of a

work of art reflect broader cultural operations? How does a ‘temporary’ artwork

challenge the notions of aura and value (existentially or economically)? On the other

hand, how does the ephemeral nature of art initiate the desire for archive and

preservation?

The exhibition presents a selection of artworks created by students at the University of

Toronto. It is the first in a new series of student curated exhibitions to be held at the EEL

gallery in 1 Spadina Crescent.

Work by

Ellen Chang

Q Michael Chen

Michelle Haines

Corrie Jackson

Konstantine PolyzoisSherry Pom

Andrew Rutherdale

Ellyn Walker

Rachel Yoes

Curated by Katherine Hong and Andrew Rutherdale

The Use of Colour in 20th and 21st Century Art

Gardiner Museum

May 3, 2011
6:00pm

The use of colour as something particularly expressive in itself has been unleashed in the past hundred and fifty years. Professor Elizabeth Legge – Chair of the Department of Art at the University of Toronto – will explore the way a number of artists, including Van Gogh, Gauguin, Monet, Matisse, Picasso, Kandinsky, Mondrian, Judd, Pollock, Warhol, Damien Hirst and Betty Woodman have used colour to very different ends in the modern period. 

Prices: $12 General Public / $10 Gardiner Members 

FASU

FASU is currently looking for an events coordinator to

join our team. If you are interested, e-mail utfasu@gmail.com.

It takes everyone to no one

	It takes everyone to no one Justina M. Barnicke Gallery, Hart House, University of Toronto 7 Hart House Circle Toronto, ON
07 April at 18:00 - 21 May at 17:00

MVS Graduate Exhibition at UTAC

 

March 31- April 16

BOTH/AND

Opening Reception April 7th

The Education and Outreach Sub-Committee of the Hart House Art Committee Presents: Portfolio Review Workshop With John Massey Have your portfolio reviewed by a practicing artist and professor. Learn the dos and don’ts of compiling your portfolio. Date: Friday March 25th Location: South Sitting Room (3rd Floor), Hart House Time: 1-3:30 pm Free. Registration is required. Students Preferred. Spaces Limited. Register at hh.educationcommittee@gmail.com

COTERIE 21

Opening: April 8, from 7 – 10pm
Hours: April 9 & 10 from 11am – 5pm

The University of Toronto Visual Studies Thesis Class (2010-2011) brings together a unique mix of students from various cultural, academic and stylistic backgrounds. As a group they aim to continue the excellence that U of T encourages, while staying true to their individual artistic visions. This year’s class uses painting, drawing, installation, photography, performance and video to highlight their conceptual groundings, as well as their context within the international art world.

Academic Seminar Recap

Here are some links to artists and works discussed during our academic seminar. Check out some great work:

Contemporary Chinese photography: http://www.parisbeijingphotogallery.com/

Wang Qingsong: http://www.wangqingsong.com/

Seminar

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THESIS

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University of Toronto Thesis Art Exhibition

Toronto, Ontario, April 8-10 2011

The University of Toronto Visual Studies Thesis Exhibition will take place April 8-10 at the Borden Building located at 563 Spadina Avenue in Toronto. The title of the exhibition is Coterie 21, which refers explicitly to the diverse group of twenty-one people who compose the Thesis class this year.

The University of Toronto Visual Studies Thesis Class (2010-2011) brings together a unique mix of students from various cultural, academic and stylistic backgrounds. As a group they aim to continue the excellence that U of T encourages, while staying true to their individual artistic visions. This year’s class uses painting, drawing, installation, photography, performance and video to highlight their conceptual groundings, as well as their context within the international art world.

Opening: April 8, from 7 - 10pm

Hours: April 9 & 10 from 11am - 5pm

Contact: thisisthesis.promo@gmail.com

THURSDAY

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Call for Photographers

Hello,

I seem to recall at an ASSU meeting a few months ago that a representative
from your course union mentioned that there were photographers interested in
gaining experience, and that interested clubs should contact you. If this is
the case, would you be able to put me in touch with a student photographer?
We are a U of T student organization hosting an event this coming weekend,
March 12-13, and part of the following week, March 16-18. For more
information, visit our website at www.utmodelparliament.org.

Best regards,

--
Michael Sarty
Director of Registration
University of Toronto Model Parliament
Munk School of Global Affairs
Room 004N
1 Devonshire Place
Toronto, Ontario
M5S 3K7
michael.sarty@utmodelparliament.org
+1(647) 884-4569
http://www.utmodelparliament.org

HAPPENING

SUBMISSION CALL

PARTY IN THE PEACOCK

"Party in the Peacock" is an event taking place in Robarts Library on the night of Friday, March 4th. As students, many of us frequently spend dreary hours and long nights within the library, always under the pretense of studying and academics. This event is designed to make students want to spend the night in the library by throwing a huge party to which all UofT students are invited.

The study space on the first and second floors will be transformed into a party venue for the duration of the night, and a significant amount of space has been reserved for the display student artwork. If you would like your work to be displayed at this event please reply to this message with images of the work including your name and title.

Send Submissions to utfasu@gmail.com