Beyond the Rhythm: Caribana Art Exhibit

Beyond the Rhythm: Caribana Art Exhibit
  • Closed
July 23, 2009 to August 3, 2009
  • Level 3, Third Floor Centre Block

About

Celebrate African-Canadian heritage through a captivating collection of 50 works of art created by 25 artists inspired by cultures from around the world.

As a collective response to Beyond to Rhythm, a poem written by guest curator Joan Butterfield, the juried exhibition serves as a celebration of survival and accomplishments, as depicted by a talented array of African-Canadian artists.

Launched as part of Scotiabank Caribana 2009, North America’s largest outdoor event celebrating Caribbean and African-Canadian heritage, the exhibition is produced by the Association of African Canadian Artists and curated by renowned African-Canadian artist and activist Joan Butterfield.

Highlights

Beyond the Rhythm Artists
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The travelling art exhibit features a final selection of works by the following artists:

  • Donna Guerra Joy
  • Andre Donnet
  • Maria Philemon Campbell
  • Anna-Maria Dickinson
  • Ken Daley
  • Kathy Moscou
  • Kwame Delfish
  • Jason O’Brien
  • Sonia Farquharson
  • Izzy Ohiro
  • Dion Fitzgerald
  • Ingrid Pascal
  • Nicole Peña
  • Wayne Hanson
  • Cheryl Rock
  • Reginald Harmon
  • Asha Aditi Ruparelia
  • Angela Haynes
  • Stephen Taylor
  • Deniece James
  • David Vasquez
  • Charmaine Lurch
  • Leslie Williams
  • Janet Manning

Authored by: Kait Sykes

Authored by: Kait Sykes