Past Exhibitions
Walls and Barriers – A Collaborative Project
Canada Court, Level 1
Closed
September 25 to October 23, 2010
This fall, the Institute for Contemporary Culture presents Walls and Barriers, a large collaborative art project created by young artists from 20 secondary schools and community agencies across the Greater Toronto Area. The 500+ participants will create an original public art installation in response to the work of internationally renowned African artist, El Anatsui. A solo exhibition of Anatsui's work will be on display at the ROM October 2010 to January 2011.
Inspired by Anatsui’s artistic practice and philosophy, each participant has transformed a 10x12 inch plexiglass panel into an individual artistic reflection on the obstacles they encounter in their own lives. Linked together, the colourful panels form a series of moveable walls, and become part of a larger community project.
Walls and Barriers connects young artists from different backgrounds to stimulate dialogue on the themes of overcoming walls and barriers. It offers them the opportunity to express themselves creatively in a project that will be exhibited at a major cultural institution, and pioneers an unconventional approach to art education.
Curated by Vanessa Barnett and Elena Soní.
Documentary partner:
Arts in the Hood: Culture, Toronto
