TORONTO HEARTS JAPAN

May 4-6
KRIS KUKSI
Book Signing & Exhibition

Kris Kuksi's sculptures, rendered in immaculate detail, evoke a grandeur reminiscent of the Baroque era. Kuksi successfully merges this sumptuous echo of the past with a satirical and critical commentary of our modern industrial world.

May 13 - June 12, 2011
FREEGUMS
In-Between

An exploration of space, patterns, and the energy that lies in-between. Not limited to the edges of the canvas, the Narwhal exhibition space will be an immersive op-art experience – a series of hallucinogenic black and white patterns on amorphous wooden pieces disguised on identically patterned wallpaper.

Aug 11 - Sept 4, 2011
JULIE MOON
Pretty, Strange

Inspired by the tactility and anthropomorphic qualities of clay, Moon's undulating, organic sculptures pay reference to the human form through their limb-like protuberances and rolling, fleshy surfaces.

Sept 8 - Oct 2, 2011
CARLY WAITO
Specimens

In these works, diminutive specimens of semi-precious gems and minerals are rendered in meticulous detail, exposing the beauty and logic of their structural minutiae. Yet, beyond simple imitation, Waito’s reproductions imbue further worth to objects that are naturally perfect: where each specimen inherently exudes an aura, Waito has both reiterated and enhanced it.

Oct 6 - Nov 6, 2011
LAUCHIE REID
The World Turned Upside Down

In this new body of oil paintings, Reid continues his role as a documentarian, exploring the role of traditional portraiture as a relevant and timeless method of celebrating human achievement while rejecting the notion of reserving these rites to specific social classes. As much autobiographical as fantastical, Reid reimagines his friends, family and heroes in historic settings, playing homage to their integrity and passion.

Nov 11 - Dec 4, 2011
KATY HORAN, ADRIENNE KAMMERER &
JAMIYLA LOWE
Three Knocks

Narwhal is pleased to present Three Knocks, a group exhibition featuring new work by Katy Horan, Adrienne Kammerer and Jamiyla Lowe. Using darkness as a starting point, each artist has created a body of work through a monochromatic medium.

EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS

June 23 2011
DUNNY 2011
Toy Launch and Trading party

Make some room in your collection!! Starting Thursday, June 23rd, Kidrobot releases their annual Dunny 3" series featuring 18 new designs from 15 international artists.

July 2011
SUPERCAMP
Summer Workshops with Wowee Zonk

Super Camp will have you imagining, making and exhibiting your very own character creations! Including designing costumes, toys, comics and accessories – the ins and outs, tips and tricks of making your very own, memorable characters!

Aug 2 - 5, 2011
DIY PLUSH WORKSHOPS
Workshops with Monster Factory

Whether you prefer cuddly and cute or strange and fantastical, Magic Pony is pleased to offer an entirely original workshop experience that lets you realize your very own plush creation!

Aug 4, 2011
DUNNY 2011 x STREET FIGHTER x SOUTH PARK
Trading Party

Round One: Fight!! Join us in the toy trading ring Thurs Aug 4th from 6-8pm.

Oct 6 - Nov 6, 2011
TORONTOLAND
Tara McPherson, Nathan Jurevicius, Team Macho, Alex McLeod & more

When our friends at Lunch and CP+B asked us to help make Toronto become “Torontoland” – a winter wonderland theme park – we invited a group of the finest artists, illustrators and designers including Tara McPherson, Nathan Jurevicius, Alex McLeod, Team Macho, TADO, Ben&Julia, Mark Gervais, Melinda Josie, Travis Lampe, Noel Middleton, APAK, Rilla Alexander, Jon Todd, Patrick Kyle and Ginette Lapalme. Each artist created a unique 8 ft tall Giant Snowman which have now come to life throughout Toronto!