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Ai Weiwei is one of the world’s most influential artists and human rights activists, and one of China’s most formidable critics. Ai Weiwei: Unbroken features a selection of the artist's most iconic ceramics, and marks the international debut of new work. See it before it closes on June 9!
SMASH: Nourish is a night of bold artwork, delicious cuisine, refreshing drinks, and invigorating experiences. The Gardiner Museum Young Patron Circle's annual art party sold out last year, so get your tickets early!
The Gardiner Museum is among the few museums in the world focused on ceramics, and is one of the most important specialty museums internationally. It houses approximately 4,000 objects, including European porcelain, ceramics from the Ancient Americas, Chinese porcelain, Japanese porcelain, and contemporary ceramics. Search the collection online!
Everyone can love clay! Become a Friend at one of the world’s great specialty museums and enjoy the benefits, including unlimited admission, invitations to exhibition previews and special events, discounts on lectures and clay classes, and more.
Ab ovo features work by the first graduates of the Honours Bachelor of Craft and Design Ceramics Program at Sheridan College, the next generation of artists transforming the way we think about clay.
Join us for an Opening Reception on Friday April 6 from 6 – 9 pm.
The Artists
Sasha Bateman Catharina Goldnau (2018 Gardiner Museum Award Winner) Evan Morris Emily Schneider Jordan Scott Kirsti Smith Jordan Vetere Evan Wasse (2018 Gardiner Museum Award Honourary Mention) Queenie (Kun) Xu
Presenting Partner
Emerging Artist Partner