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Not to Thunder Bay or anything, just up to York University. Art lovers can check out Governor General Award winning video artist Istvan Kantor at the Art Gallery of York University. Controversial is the word thrown around when describing Kantor’s work. His regularly uses blood in his work and has been kicked out and had a restraining order placed on him by the National Gallery of Canada. Interestingly his works are now in the National Gallery’s collection. If Kantor’s work piques your interest stick around for a panel discussion on his work, Philip Monk (AGYU director and curator of the Kantor’s show Machinery Execution) will moderate and try to shed some light on Kantor's oft-times dense pieces. And if you want to come prepared check out Timothy Comeau’s detailed post on Kantor and the AGYU show here.

The Tall Poppy Interview - Julia Dault, Art Critic

Prefix Photo is beautiful. And it's ten issues old. And there's a party. In conjunction with The Fakhouri File. A show curated by Philip Monk. Ten issues. It's something to be proud of. In this day. And age. Tomorrow. 401 Richmond. 7-10pm. With beer provided by Steamwhistle. "Come view work by contemporary Canadian photographers while you enjoy an ice cold Steam Whistle Pilsner," their website entreats us. Okay. We will.