The Image Centre

I stumbled into the 'Face of Time' exhibition today and was completely moved to tears. After choosing to walk away from the frantic energy of the city, I found a sanctuary of pure beauty. The exhibition is a stunning restaging of a 'lost' Magnum Photos show from 1955. Seeing the work of early masters like Werner Bischof, Inge Morath, and Ernst Haas all in one space is a rare, humanistic gift. I was particularly struck by the profile and silhouette of Celia Franca it was a moment of absolute sensory resonance. The images move through the devastation of post-war Europe to the quiet courtyards of Tokyo and the gravity of Gandhi’s funeral in India. Every photograph feels like an edit of reality that captures the 'always becoming' of the human spirit. It is a powerful reminder that style and vision are essential life forces. If you are anywhere near the Eaton Centre, skip the errands and come here instead. It is the most beautiful thing I have seen in a long, long time. A Few Details from the Exhibit: The Discovery: The show exists because of a remarkable discovery in a basement in Innsbruck, Austria, in 2006. The Profile: That silhouette of Celia Franca I loved was captured by Inge Morath, who was known for her incredible portraits of writers and artists. The Global Eye: I witnessed history through the eyes of photographers who were founding members of Magnum Photos.

A wonderful collection of Magnums First -Collection of Time. My favourite were by Henri Cartier-Bresson and his Ghandi photos. I recommend a visit to The Image Centre on a regular basis.

The Image Centre in Toronto offered a truly immersive and breathtaking experience with Michael Benson's "Planetfall" exhibition. Stepping into the darkened gallery felt like entering a portal to the cosmos, as Benson's meticulously crafted, large-format images of planets and celestial bodies unfolded before me.

I was at Ryerson for the launch party for the Scotiabank Contact Photography Festival. It's such a great gallery space that host exhibits which are open to the public. I also had the opportunity to view the work created by students. It's definitely worth a visit!

Toronto is currently hosting an exhibition of Lee Miller photographs taken at the height of her professional career from 1932 to 1945. Very interesting and knowledgeable exhibition.

One of Ryerson's newer buildings. Clean and sharp, lots of showcased art throughout with varying collections. Beautiful exterior lighting displays on the building panels at night time. Home to the RIC Gallery which is open daily to the public.

The best place for photography, collections and exhibitions in the area. Exhibitions and curated tours are top notch, best of the best ti will ever see. This is a must for professional photographers and photography, art lovers in general, locals and travellers. Highly recommended!

Nice museum/learning centre. The guided tour was excellent and super knowledgeable! Great learning experience! Spend an hour for great overview, several more for in depth learning.