Winter 2026 Exhibition Opening

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Join us for the Winter 2026 Exhibition Opening Reception on Saturday, February 28th!

Les Fleurs du Mal

Curated by Karen Kraven

Gairloch Gardens & Centennial Square

February 28, 2026  

 

Curated by Karen Kraven, Les Fleurs du Mal brings together works by Abbas Akhavan, Lili Huston-Herterich, Sukaina Kubba, Jeremy Laing, Jenine Marsh, Diyar Mayil, Marisa Portolese, Swapnaa Tamhane & Aimée Zito Lema. While reflecting on loss, mourning and remembrance, this exhibition explores various presentations of flowers, gardens and performance in gestures of memorialization, embodiment and transformation.

 

2:00–5:00 PM

Exhibition Opening at Centennial Square

2:00–5:00 PM

Exhibition Opening Reception and Remarks in Gairloch Gardens

 

All are welcome

Admission is Free

Refreshment Served

 

The Subversive Body, a durational sculptural performance will unfold throughout the opening reception.

Shuttle Bus Schedule 

 

We are pleased to offer complimentary shuttle service for guests attending our exhibition opening this Saturday. To make your visit more convenient, we encourage you to park your car at Centennial and take advantage of the shuttle service, which will run between both gallery locations.

 

Check the schedule below for details:

 

2:30 PM: Leave Centennial Square

2:45 PM: Arrive Gairloch Gardens

 

3:15 PM: Leave Gairloch Gardens

3:30 PM: Arrive Centennial Square

 

4:00 PM: Leave Centennial Square (Last shuttle back to Gairloch)

4:15 PM: Arrive Gairloch Gardens

 

4:45 PM: Leave Gairloch Gardens (Last shuttle service)

5:00 PM: Arrive Centennial Square

 

Parking Notice

Parking at Gairloch Gardens is only possible at the public parking lot at 1308 Lakeshore Rd E or on a side street(Caincroft Road or Colonial Cres). Parking at the galleries is otherwise restricted due to our free shuttle buses, disabled parking and recent weather. We encourage you to please take the free shuttle. We thank you in advance for your understanding.