Friday, 23 June 2023 - Portraits of Absence & Mirrors into a Colonial Heart of Darkness - Question the accepted visual narratives of colonization & explore what classical portraits and paintings would look like minus stolen resources and bodies via colonial violence; what the actual costs of privilege/symbols of wealth are & highlighting who avoids paying them, highlighting the absences of the visualized ugliness of colonial violence, what it actually was and how it continues to exist in new forms/it's legacies, as well as the portraits highlighting the absence of rage of those who were and continue to be oppressed.
This project is part of the Toronto History Museums’ Artist Mentorship Showcase: Pride with Mentor Ashley Mckenzie-Barnes. Experience a range of art projects at 10 history museum sites featuring emerging and mid-career artists from the 2SLGBTQ+ community. - 1007 Brimley Rd, Scarborough, ON M1P 3E8, Canada -
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