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Reception and Artist’s Talk: May 2, 6–8pm

Fissure runs May 1–June 2

Employing her own body, Ayana V. Jackson deconstructs racial and gender stereotypes to create contemporary portraits laced with historical allusions. Deeply influenced by her own fluid identity and her transcontinental practice—working between New York, Paris, and Johannesburg— Jackson’s images crystallize African and African-diasporic realities while challenging a fraught legacy of pictorial representation. With Fissure, Jackson’s work activates the Campbell House Museum. Built in 1822, the Campbell House’s age, style, decor, and original function epitomize the historical period alluded to in Jackson’s photographs in a visceral way.

Organized by CONTACT in partnership with Campbell House Museum. Presenting partner Wedge Curatorial Projects

A Shot in the Dark presents a collection of work by fourth year students in the Bachelor of Fine Arts program at the University of Toronto Mississauga and Sheridan College. Working in a diverse range of media, the artists will exhibit contemporary work in print media, photography and sculpture. Displayed at Campbell House, one of Toronto’s most historic buildings, this group of emerging artists looks to the explorative and experimental nature of art making.

Participating Artists:

Sabrina Bilic, Kristy Corcoran, Alex Detwiler, Katherine Frank, Morgan Garside,
Jay Gonzalez-Tinoco, Anran Guo, Nada Hafez, Aniça Latchman, John Ryan Manahan,
Kamryn McFarlane, Sean Morello, Christine Pacheco Le, Darren Wong and Jacquelyn Wood

The Art and Art History Program is a joint program between the University of Toronto Mississauga and Sheridan College. For more information on the program, please visit www.artandarthistory.ca

Join us on Monday, April 1st for the final day of Redefining Home. This is the 70th anniversary of the date when Japanese Canadians were again allowed to move freely across Canada.

“There was a joyful atmosphere in the house, as visitors learned the hidden history of the friendship between two Canadian families in one of the Toronto’s historical treasures.” – The Nikkei Voice

Campbell House Museum invites you to discover the story of Harold and Hana Kawasoe, a young Japanese Canadian couple who lived in Campbell House’s attic from 1948 to 1951. Redefining Home: A Story of Japanese Canadian Resettlement in Toronto follows Harold’s and Hana’s remarkable life journeys after they were forced from their homes in British Columbia in 1942.

Please note that on Saturday, February 16, the museum will be open for shorter hours, from 12 pm until 2:30 pm, in order to prepare the space for Canadian Rajah matinee. Last tour of the museum will start at 2 pm. Please plan your visit accordingly.

If you have any questions, please contact us at info@campbellhousemuseum.ca or 416-597-0227 x2.

Please note that the museum will be closed on Monday, February 18 for Family Day. Please visit us when we reopen on Tuesday, February 19, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm (last tour of the day is at 4 pm).