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Dawit L. Petros, Hadenbes, 2005, chromogenic print. From As We Rise: Photography from the Black Atlantic (Aperture, 2021). Courtesy of the artist/Bradley Ertaskiran.
The ethos of community is at the heart of the collection from which this exhibition is drawn. Established by Dr. Kenneth Montague, the Wedge Collection is Canada’s largest privately owned collection committed to championing Black artists.
The title As We Rise is borrowed from a phrase that Dr. Montague’s father would often invoke: “Lifting as we rise.” By this, he emphasized the importance of parlaying one’s personal success into communal good. He believed in investing back in the Black community to which he and his family belonged. As an ethic, “lifting as we rise” suggests an expanded sense of family, one that reaches beyond close relatives. As an exhibition, As We Rise: Photography from the Black ... view more »
ADMISSION INFO
Admission to the exhibition is free. No registration required for all public programs.
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PUBLIC PROGRAMS
Wednesday, September 7, 6pm–8pm
University of Toronto Art Centre
Celebrate the opening of the exhibition with acclaimed vinyl DJ Andy Williams of the Montreal duo Jazz Amnesty Sound System with Sweet Daddy Luv. All are welcome!
Curatorial Tour and Book Signing with Dr. Kenneth Montague
Saturday, November 5, 2pm–4pm
University of Toronto Art Centre
Join prominent art collector Dr. Kenneth Montague for a public tour of the exhibition As We Rise: Photography from the Black Atlantic, followed by a book signing of the homonymous book published by Aperture from which the exhibition was adapted. Books will be available for purchase at the event.
LOCATION
15 King’s College Circle, Toronto, ON M5S 3H7
PARKING INFO
Metered parking is available along Hoskin Avenue, King’s College Circle, Tower Road, Hart House Circle. Please visit the U of T Parking information site for up-to-date pricing and rates.