What Winter Light Exhibition 2020.
Where Ontario Place, West Island.
When 4 to 11 pm until March 29.
Why Ontario artists from different disciplines showcase their use of light in exhibits following the curatorial theme of “cocoon.”
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Metamora by Ryan Lodge.
More than a year since the Ford government issued a request for proposals for “a world-class year-round destination that will attract local, provincial and international visitors” at Ontario Place, everything is up for grabs – apart from the hideous but uniquely protected Budweiser Stage. But so far nothing has been revealed.
Meanwhile, Ontario Place is keeping calm, carrying on and hosting good times for all. The beautifully renovated Cinesphere is booming as the best place in town to see sci-fi adventures and superheroes in action.
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Ontario Place Cinesphere (with camera shake).
Last December, as part of the first Toronto Biennial, the Cinesphere gave us an entire day inspired by J.G. Ballard’s The Drowned World. And the Aurora Light Festival offered, a “winter escape to a hidden village by the North Pole, filled with captivating light displays, magical characters, market huts, food gardens, amusement rides, live entertainment and plenty of other joyful activities.”
This year, the 2020 Winter Light Exhibition at Ontario Place features art among the remnants of what used to be the log ride – 21 installations, all in lights, all lovely, mysterious and gloriously imaginative.
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Enlightened by Reannna Niceforo.
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Buried Echoes by Jungle Ling.
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Enveloped by Matt Charalambides.
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Thought by oneandone x Rella.
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Ontario Place Cinesphere and Pods.
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