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MAY 1 TO MAY 30, 2013
I AM STANDING IN THE PLACE
WHERE I LIVE
IMAGES TAKEN BY 4 KENYAN STUDENTS IN GRADE 8
AT EMORI JOI HIGHSCHOOL - A Video Exhibition
Although I asked the Kenyan students to provide their version of "public" and "private" space according to the 2012 CONTACT Photography Festival theme, the theme for 2013, "photography as an extension of vision", applies more appropriately to how they view their world.
When I first received the images, I was somewhat shocked. In North America we tend not to let humanity infringe upon a "perfect" existential shot. However, the more I studied the images, the more I was charmed by them. Each image says simply, "this is me in my world" and (to capture the song lyric of REM) "I am standing in the place where I live" and their understanding of the photograph as an "extension of vision" is an holistic vision a world separated into two spheres: marketplace and silentplace.
Christopher Nokes - teacher
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MAY 13 TO JUNE 9, 2013
À TABLE!
Presented by the METAL COLLECTIVE
Sixteen Canadian metal artists set the table, each offering a different scenario through which to explore the memories, sensual enjoyments and rituals associated with the Table, in all its literal and figurative meanings. The exhibition weaves together ideas about community, consumption, worship and want, as filtered through the perspectives of European, Asian and Indigenous cultures.
Together, the artists offer a feast for the eyes, and an opportunity to contemplate what really nourishes us.
ABOVE: KYE-YEON SON
CANADIAN TABLE HONOURED / HOMMAGE Á LA TABLE CANADIENNE, 2012
PHOTO: GUY McCRUM
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JUNE 6 TO 30, 2013
CONNECT: ENABLING CHANGE
POST-SECONDARY DESIGN COMPETITION
Now in its second year, the Connect: EnAbling Change Design Competition called to all post-secondary students studying design at the undergraduate and graduate levels in the province of Ontario. The program sought outstanding projects that illustrated the idea of design for all: In that the design of products and environments is usable by all people to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation.
This exhibition showcases the innovative winning work from the competition.
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JUNE 7 TO 23, 2013
DX SEARS CANADIAN HIGH SCHOOL DESIGN COMPETITION
Design Exchange is proud to announce the 18th Annual DX Sears Canadian High School Design Competition. The aim of the competition is to promote the study and awareness of various design disciplines in schools across Canada. This year, the competition provided high school students at both the junior and senior levels challenges that included, a community building using reclaimed shipping containers, a winter coat, a vending machine, or the competition winner's certificate.
This exhibition showcases the winning entries from across Canada.
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