Birch Contemporary
129 Tecumseth St M6J 2H2 Toronto, ON, Canada

Possibly the last ride to work for the year - bye 2020! #goodbye2020 #canadianart #contemporaryart #sculpture #sequins #ceramics #dinnerparty #absentfriends #roomwithaviewgallery #roomwithaview

Absent Friends: curated by Ross/Hafiz Lalani-Jennings A celebration planned, guests invited, and a table laid a host awaits. At tables around the world, households gather to think about what might have been, celebrations unrecognized, menu’s unrealized, dinnerware unused, and jokes unheard. Yet, what has divided us has also united us.... In England, it is tradition to raise a toast to ‘absent friends’, to those in our hearts and minds. Thus, Absent Friends is a toast to our resilience, our courage, our hope, and our support to one another during this most remarkable of years. It is a celebration of unity, bringing together a selection of artists whose work’s trace connections between their own personal histories and a larger, collective and shared, understanding of ourselves. Our uniqueness, our beliefs, our fears, and our imaginations. Absent Friends features brand new works by Julie Moon, Micah Lexier, and Tessar Lo. As well as works by Noah Brown, Laura Findlay, Catherine Heard, Mitsuo Kimura, Ness Lee, Martin Pearce, and Ed Pien. Ross/Hafiz Lalani-Jennings would like to thank Robert Birch for providing the opportunity for curate this exhibition, and the artists for their contribution to this vision. Ross/Hafiz Lalani-Jennings is an independent curator and consultant, with a focus on experiential exhibition making, and the host and presenter of A Room With a View Podcast. He holds a master’s in Curatorial Practice from Central Saint Martins College of Art, London, and a master’s in art history and Visual Culture from the University of Guelph. His most recent work, GA x ARWAV, a series of pop-up window exhibitions took place during the summer of 2020, in collaboration with General Assembly Pizza. Ross/Hafiz currently works as a Curatorial Assistant at the Peel Art Gallery, Museum, and Archives (PAMA). For appointments to view, e-mail the gallery

Symmetries in Absent Friends curated by Ross/Hafiz Lalani-Jennings at Birch Contemporary

Andrew McPhail TEXTiles @birchcontemporary @andmcphail #canadianart #contemporaryart #sequins #embroidery #vintagefabric #textbasedart #seeing #hamilton

Andrew McPhail’s TEXTiles exhibition @birchcontemporary @andmcphail #andrewmcphail #andrewmcphailartist #canadianart #contemporaryart #sequins #bedsheet #vintage #beadwork #embroidery #hamilton #aids #pandemic #healing

Andrew McPhail: TEXTiles / Absent Friends: Ross/Hafiz Lalani-Jennings - https://mailchi.mp//andrew-mcphail-textiles-absent-friends

last 3 days to see: Balint Zsako: Here We Are / David Hanes: Drawing Drawings - https://mailchi.mp/1039b85/balint-zsako_david-hanes-4655895

last week to see Balint Zsako’s Here We Are exhibition. A series of work exploring how we need to work together and care for one another to get through these difficult times. #balintzsako #birchcontemporary #canadianart #figurativepainting #workingtogether #caringforoneanother #watercolour #watercolor #livingintheusa

More views of yesterday’s installation and landscape #birchcontemporary #micahlexier #canadianart #contemporaryart #minimalism #conceptualism #architecture #cottagelife #stoneylake #arrows #pointing #oppositedirections

2 great visits with friends/clients in Kawathas and on Soney Lake; great views on a stormy day. Installed Micah Lexier’s Two Arrows Pointing in Opposite Directions which helps visitors move from one outdoor space to another. Subtly installed on a similarly coloured background adding some contemporary minimalism to cottage life. @birchcontemporary @micahlexier #birchcontemporary #micahlexier #canadianart #minimalart #comceptualart #minimal #conceptual #cottagelife #stoneylake

Some clients are the best simply because they let me drive their Jaguar XKR Supercharged V8 around the neighbourhood after paying for a painting! #JaguarXKR Jaguar #canadianart #contemporaryart #carguy #artlover #v8 #speed #drivemycar #jaguarxk150

Balint Zsako: Here We Are / David Hanes: Drawings - https://mailchi.mp/09a66d77e0ab/balint-zsako_david-hanes Balint Zsako: Here We Are / David Hanes: Drawings October 22 - November 21, 2020

only 3 more days to see: Ginette Legaré: Moving Target / Ben Walmsley: POLYCHROME - https://mailchi.mp//ginette-legar-moving-target-ben-walmsl

Sylvie Belanger 1951 - 2020 - https://mailchi.mp/0c6ffd3a0458/sylvie-belanger-1951-2020

AE Toronto.ca reviews Ben Walmsley’s POLYCHROME: https://www.artoronto.ca/?p=45858

Fall is here at the gallery if you cannot make it out to the Canadian wilderness. Tom Thomson as channeled by Ben Walmsley. Open until 5 PM today. #babysweetums #canadianart #partnersinart #painting #tomthomson #groupofseven #analytical #painterly #landscape #conceptualpainting #polychrome

Ginette Legare, In Theory, 2019. Metal and wood. 74 x 21 x 18 cm (29 x 8 x 7) part of her upcoming exhibition, Septmber 10, 2010: Moving Target

Ben Walmsley, POLYCHROME XII, 2020. oil on panel, 14" x 14" part of his upcoming exhibition, September 10, 2020.

Some random, text-based (albeit some are numbers) works over the last 20+ years by Micah Lexier @micahlexier, star of Partners In Art Instagram feed this week @partnersinartcanada #conceptualart #textbasedart #minimalart #conceptual #minimal #canadianart #two #revelation #numbers #neon #contraction #lawyer #publicart #nationalgallerycanada

Micah Lexier, H,NH Plaque series, 2017. Series of 20, porcelain enamel on steel, 15 x 14 @micahlexier @partnersinartcanada #canadianart #conceptualart #minimalart #minimal #conceptual #arrow #here #nothere #birchcontemporary @birchcontemporary @ Birch Contemporary

Small Wonders / The Big Picture and other gallery news - https://mailchi.mp//richard-storms-vanishing-point-justin-

Great install today at one the most daring corporate collections in Canada. Micah Lexier, To each corner it’s own letter. (7 red), 2019, painted aluminum. #micahlexier #corporateart #contemporaryart #canadianart @micahlexier @birchcontemporary

opening tomorrow night: Richard Storms: Vanishing Point / Justin Mencel: Alpha Support - https://mailchi.mp//richard-storms-vanishing-point-justin-

Richard Storms: Vanishing Point / Justin Mencel: Alpha Support - https://mailchi.mp//richard-storms-vanishing-point-justin-

Richard Storms, Fury (It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World 1963), 2019, acrylic on canvas, 20" x 24"

LAST WEEK - Micah Lexier: To each corner its own letter. - https://mailchi.mp//micah-lexier-to-each-corner-its-own-le

Art Toronto Booth C31 - https://mailchi.mp/09444c74026c/art-toronto-booth-c31

Micah Lexier: To each corner its own letter. - https://mailchi.mp//micah-lexier-to-each-corner-its-own-le

Some quiet time before the directors meet and greet today

Fast Forward: 3rd Annual Toronto Motorcycle Film Festival exhibition - https://mailchi.mp//fast-forward-3rd-annual-toronto-motorc

Some snaps from 1989 - 2019

1989 - 2019 - https://mailchi.mp/2bda/1989-2019-opening-reception-details

1989 - 2019 - https://mailchi.mp//last-week-to-see-ginette-legar-and-dei

it was with great sadness and surprise that we heard of Katharine Mulherin's death. We hope you can find it in yoursleves to contribute to her childrens' necessities at this terrible time. our deepest condolences to the family and friends...

Happy Canada Day weekend; gallery open Saturday 11-5- https://mailchi.mp//happy-canada-day-weekend-gallery-open-

Opens tomorrow, 3-5pm. Cognizance presents a selection of work from candidates of the Guelph MFA 2019/20. Curated by Ross Lalani-Jennings.

Last week to see: Ginette Legaré and Deirdre McAdams - https://mailchi.mp//last-week-to-see-ginette-legar-and-dei

Richard Storms, Omega Seamaster, 2019, oil on canvas, 16" x 20". watching the time today as we are open to 5 PM on this long weekend Saturday #richardstorms #tecusmsethstreet #backroomgem #canadianart #tfva #partnersinart Birch Contemporary

backroom gem, Micah Lexier Revelation #17, 2007, laserjet-cut steel, 18" x 55" x 1/4" drop in and see if you can tell what it says; I cannot! #micahlexier #tecumsethstreet #minimalism #conceptualart #textbasedvisualart Birch Contemporary

Papier 2019 starts today. @micahlexier @balintzsako @jasondeary @canadacouncilforthearts... #canadacouncilforthearts @ Grand Quai Du Port De Montréal See more

We are super excited about this! From October 3 - 6, running in parallel with this year's Festival, we are working with the Birch Contemporary gallery to assemb...le an exhibit featuring unique custom and one-of-a-kind motorcycles and artwork. Expect BikeEXIF-type drool-worthy bikes, and works from renowned contemporary artists. This will be a motorcycle exhibit like none other seen before in Toronto. We'll be holding our Festival kick-off party here along with our press junket, and filmmaker meet and greets. We can't wait share this with you. To find out what else we've been up to see our Spring Update - https://www.torontomotofilmfest.com/so/8aMe8YPpL

Ginette Legare, Running out of ink until May 18, 2019 Ginette Legaré’s solo exhibition, Running out of ink, presents a series of new wall-mounted works made out of discarded zip ties picked up during random walks and bike rides in urban and rural settings. In keeping with the artist’s interest in using diverse methods of speaking through discards and other environmentally dispersed opportunities, many trails and connections became allegorically available along the way. Her series of ink-deprived sketches alludes to moments seized and possible insights gained wandering, looking, thinking. The artist acknowledges the generous support from the Ontario Arts Council, an agency of the Government of Ontario, and the Centre d’artistes Vaste et Vague Residency program.

Ginette Legaré: Running out of Ink *Until May 18 at @birchcontemporary ___ This exhibition presents a series of new wall-mounted works made out of discarded zi...p ties picked up during random walks and bike rides in urban and rural settings. It reflects the artist’s interest in using diverse methods of speaking through discards and other environmentally dispersed opportunities. ___ #torontoarts #torontoartscene #artgallerylife #zipties #GinetteLegare #torontoart #arteveryday #todaysartreport @ Birch Contemporary See more

The cat is out of the bag....as part of my 30th Anniversary as a gallery I have hooked up with the 3rd Annual Toronto Motorcycle Film Festival - the show won’t be as stunning looking as the image here since the gallery is smaller but the bikes are going to be fantastic!

Opening Saturday, April 13, 3 - 5 PM - https://mailchi.mp/1b4a294/opening-saturday-april-13-3-5-pm

Last week to see: Martin Pearce and Francesca Vivenza - https://mailchi.mp//last-week-to-see-martin-pearce-and-fra

Opening reception, Saturday 9 March, 2-5 - https://mailchi.mp/a/opening-reception-saturday-9-march-2-5

Last Week: Jaan Poldaas: A Colourful Life - https://mailchi.mp//last-week-jaan-poldaas-a-colourful-life

Jaan Poldaas: A Colourful life. Opening reception Thursday 7 February, 6-8pm - https://mailchi.mp//httpbirchcontemporarycomartistjaan-pol

I always pop in to see these when in the financial district; they are the best works in the downtown core

Jaan Poldaas: A Colourful life. Opening reception Thursday 7 February, 6-8pm - https://mailchi.mp/e6cc/httpbirchcontemporarycomexhibitions

Jaan Poldaas: A Colourful life. Opening reception Thursday 7 February, 6-8pm - https://mailchi.mp//julie-moon-acid-garden-catherine-heard

https://mailchi.mp//exhibitions-extended-to-january-26-2019

Gallery Stratford and NOW Magazine lists our upcoming Jaan Poldaas show as one of the 11 shows to see this coming year

Happy Holidays -