Colourful Parachutes is a group exhibition featuring leading Canadian and international artists that invites children - and visitors of all ages - to reimagine art galleries as a place of play, creativity, and creation. Drawing inspiration from landmark exhibitions like Palle Nielson’s The Model (1968), the exhibition aims to disrupt conventional gallery norms by inviting audiences to participate rather than merely observe. Colourful Parachutes aims to centre children's voices, and ask visitors of all ages about their dreams, aspirations and hopes for the future. The title comes from Indigenous philosopher Ailton Krenak’s 2020 book Ideas to Postpone the End of the World. Artist: Claire Greenshaw, Leisure (Meredith Carruthers & Susannah Wesley), Sassa Linklater, Tobias Linklater, Ana Mendieta, Rivane Neuenschwander, Harold Offeh, Temitayo Ogunbiyi, and Robin Rhode Curated by: Frances Loeffler, Curator of Exhibitions, and Sarah Edo, TD Curatorial Fellow
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The space is intentionally interactive and may include hands-on or physically engaging elements. Visitors are welcome to take part at their own comfort level and step back at any time.
Ages: All ages
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About Luminato
Luminato Festival transforms the people, places, and possibilities of Toronto with extraordinary art experiences. Every June we present bold, playful, and of the moment art for all to enjoy. Distinctly Toronto, proudly Canadian and totally Global, we welcome the world to explore our streets, stages and stories. Encounter our city like never before.