Forecast
Jan 11
Feb 04 2023
DesignTO projectexhibition in-person
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Free
Jan 14, 2023
4:00pm 7:00pm
1444 Dupont Street, Unit 22, Toronto
Jan 20Fri 11:00am 6:00pm
Jan 21Sat 11:00am 6:00pm
Jan 22Sun Closed
Jan 23Mon Closed
Jan 24Tue Closed
Jan 25Wed 11:00am 6:00pm
Jan 26Thu 11:00am 6:00pm
Jan 27Fri 11:00am 6:00pm
Jan 28Sat 11:00am 6:00pm
Jan 29Sun Closed

‘Forecast’ is a group exhibition featuring the work of nine local and international artists and designers exploring themes related to the climate crisis specifically as it relates to the weather and how environmental changes impact communities on a global scale.

Featuring Christina Battle, Gordon Brent Brochu-Ingram, Vardit Goldner, Grace Grothaus, Lisa Hirmer, Malu Luecking, Joel Ong, Daisy Pearson, and Allison Rowe, this multidisciplinary exhibition includes a broad range of work in video, photography, sculpture, installation, textiles and speculative design to capture, critique and investigate the current realities of and future solutions to living with the consequences of the temperature rising. These artists and designers respond to their experiences of climate change by indexing them to human activities, looking to the past and present for weather patterns, forecasting future activities and environments, and speculating on how we can move forward under this terrifying and complex reality.


‘Forecast’ is curated by DesignTO, co-presented with Harbourfront Centre and funded by the Government of Ontario. Thank you to our external jurors Melanie Egan and Chiedza Pasipanodya.

DesignTO brings people together to design a better future, one that is more sustainable, just, and joyful. We curate exhibitions, presentations and educational programming to increase the public’s knowledge and appreciation of design, and hope to embolden all Canadians to participate in making a future where people and planet are thriving again.

Participants

Christina Battle, Gordon Brent Brochu-Ingram, Vardit Goldner, Grace Grothaus, Lisa Hirmer, Malu Luecking, Joel Ong, Daisy Pearson, Allison Rowe

Acknowledgements

Accessibility

Who should visitors contact with questions regarding accessibility?
Robyn Wilcox
For projects with printed information, will it be available in large-format and/or Braille?
Large-format text will be available.
Is this venue accessible by wheelchair or similar mobility devices? This includes access to washrooms and all aspects of programming/events.
Yes, however the washroom may be too tight for some mobility devices.
Are designated parking spots for persons with disabilities close to the entrance of the building?
Yes
Can people get to the venue using accessible transit?
Yes
Twig structures lit from inside with colorful abstract drawings on walls
Documentation of the 'FORECAST' exhibition. Photo by Christine Lim.
Three clear trays on a pedestal, each holding small white and pink objects
Documentation of the 'FORECAST' exhibition. Photo by Christine Lim.
Television screen showing people on a couch, next to a black and white globe sculpture
Documentation of the 'FORECAST' exhibition. Photo by Christine Lim.
Text quilt reading 'WHO OWES WHO?' beside a cloud video and display case
Documentation of the 'FORECAST' exhibition. Photo by Christine Lim.
Framed book scans, purple text art, and a video screen in a gallery
Documentation of the 'FORECAST' exhibition. Photo by Christine Lim.
Text banner and view into a room with twig sculptures and wall art
Documentation of the 'FORECAST' exhibition. Photo by Christine Lim.