CROSSROADS
Presented May 2012 - October 2012
What are crossroads? We think of them as junctures, points of transition, sites of supernatural power, markers, intersections and hallowed ground. Crossroads represent the pivotal moment we need to determine the direction in which we’re headed. And, for us, this decision is one of pure creative potential. It’s a starting point. A beginning. A choice. And where there is choice, there is artistic expression.
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PERSPECTIVE
Presented October 2011 – May 2012
Like a shaft of light into a room, artists use perspective as a means to illuminate. Often, artists share their personal perspectives to bring a new twist to a familiar topic. Other times, artists share differing perspectives to illustrate conflict and resolution. In either instance, the end goal is for you to question how the world appears from your vantage point.
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HOT SPOT
Presented May - October 2011
Zones of intensity, artistic brilliance, connectivity, regions of conflict – all of these shape the impressions we have of ourselves and our world.
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Witness
Presented September 2010 to May 2011
Life is more than a spectator sport. It's a tango, a boxing match, a camera lens, an invitation to cross the thresholds. Being a witness to your world is not about observing; it's about vision. This season, Harbourfront Centre presents programming that asks: Do you look or do you see?
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GLOBALOCAL
Presented June through September 2010
The world is changing the way it communicates, and yet the essential questions are as rooted in tradition as ever: How do we connect? How does our world shrink and expand over time? What – if any – are the boundaries of our global village?
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SHIFT
Presented June through September 2009
What does it mean to change your perspectives on ideas, explore new ways of approaching an old notion or to literally shift gears?
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PAUSE
Presented September 2008 to May 2009
In a world where we are constantly bombarded with information and images, what happens when someone really takes the time to reflect?
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BORDERS
Presented June through September 2008
Is the world smaller than you think? What would a world without borders look like? Can culture be a universal language? What are the limits of your personal space?
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GENERATIONS
Presented June through December 2007
What are the defining moments of your generation? How deep are the roots of your family tree? What legacy will you leave?
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DESIRE
Presented January through May 2007
Every act of creation begins with a desire. But is desire by its very nature unattainable? Are you careful what you wish for? If it feels right, is it wrong?
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POWER OF PLACE
Presented June through December 2006
Geography, history, memory all guide us as we struggle to find a sense of belonging and identity. They can direct us as clearly as a map or a compass. But does your heritage define you or does it make you part of a community? Do you belong to your neighbourhood or does it belong to you? What is your place in the world?
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BEAUTY
Presented January through May 2006
One moment we can be talking about true beauty and the next referring to functional beauty or something that is so ugly it's beautiful. Is beauty defined by personal tastes or perspectives or can we apply some universal standards to it?
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