‘REVIVE’ is a group exhibition featuring the work of seven local and international artists and designers, exploring endangered creative practices and materials as vital expressions of storytelling and identity.

Featuring Judy Anderson, Delali Cofie, Justine Gustafson, Ji Hee Kim, Mari Koppanen, Roda Medhat, and Jessie Sohpaul, this multidisciplinary exhibition includes a broad range of works in sculpture, installation, photography, functional objects, and textiles that explore the intersections of tradition and innovation.

As we face rapid technological advancement and globalization, many artistic practices and materials are at risk of extinction. This exhibition explores the significance of these endangered creative practices and materials, emphasizing the importance of preserving cultural identities and histories embedded within them. ‘REVIVE’ addresses interconnected themes such as cultural conservation, sustainability, the impact of colonization, and the fusing of traditional techniques with modern methods, advocating for a future where these practices and materials continue to thrive and inspire.

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The opening reception for ‘REVIVE’ coincides with the DesignTO Launch Party on Friday, January 24, 2024, from 7-11pm. Tickets are required to enter the building during this time.

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‘REVIVE’ is curated by DesignTO, co-presented with Harbourfront Centre, and supported by the Government of Ontario, City of Toronto, and Yabu Pushelberg, with media partner AZURE Magazine.

About DesignTO

DesignTO is a non-profit arts organization celebrating 15 years of designing a sustainable, just, and joyful future. From January 24-February 2, 2025, the DesignTO Festival features 100+ free events across Toronto, showcasing hundreds of artists and designers. Known as Canada’s largest annual design festival, DesignTO has welcomed over 1 million attendees, reached 2.6 billion people through media, supported 6,500+ artists, and generated $120 million in tourism impact. “DesignTO isn’t just a festival; it’s an anti-loneliness machine,” co-founder Christina Zeidler remarked, underscoring the organization’s power to foster belonging and spark vital conversations about design’s role in shaping a better world.