The Textile Museum of Canada will present Simone Elizabeth Saunders: u.n.i.t.y. an exhibition of works by Simone Elizabeth Saunders evoking personal history Afro diaspora and Black sisterhood through portraits created with bold colourful textiles. Saunders’ dramatic tufted works incorporate motifs from her Jamaican heritage and engage with sociocultural factors to reclaim power from oppressive ideologies. Saunders’ background in theatre arts informs her practice as she integrates dramatism and story-telling within her singular creations. Organized by Contemporary Calgary Senior Curator Ryan Doherty the exhibition will be on view in Toronto from October 12 2022 to January 29 2023.
Exhibition Programs
Simone Elizabeth Saunders will present an Artist Talk at the Museum on Saturday, October 22, 2022. Check the Museum website for further details on this and other exhibition programs starting October 1, 2022.
Visitor Information
Opening Hours: Monday – Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 11 am – 8 pm (last entry at 7:30 pm); Thursday – Saturday: 11 am – 6 pm (last entry at 5:30 pm); Sunday: 12 pm – 5 pm (last entry at 4:30 pm)
Advanced ticket reservations are available online at https://textilemuseum.ca/visit/#admission
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Admission Prices: Adult $15.00; Youth (6-18 years) $6.00; Student (with valid Post-Secondary ID) $6.00; Seniors (65 years+) $10.00; Children (5 years and under) FREE; Members FREE
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Textile Museum of Canada, 55 Centre Ave, Toronto, ON M5G 2H5, Canada