Harbourfront Centre - View Points

View Points is a forum series that explores issues in contemporary culture and showcases current culture-makers. The series examines contexts that influence contemporary artists and communities, contexts that shape the ways in which culture is produced, viewed, consumed and discussed. It is timely, responsive and designed to stretch the definitional boundaries of “culture”.

A Kick to the Head What is the impact of soccer on culture and community? A sport that has eluded the spotlight nationally for decades, is finally taking centre stage in Toronto and across Canada. Join this View Points on soccer for a rare screening of Dave Bidini's A Kick To The Head, a Mike Downie and CBC produced film on the power and influence of soccer in Toronto. Following the screening, participants from the film join Dave Bidini in a discussion that explores the importance of soccer in their lives and cultures. Panel includes Somalian Soccer Star Abdi Warsame, Manager of Canada’s Homeless World Cup Team, Paul Gregory, and Radio UNO host, Irene Zerbini.davebidini.ca
homelessworldcup.org 16 October 08
Thursday | 6:30pm
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More Than Bows and Arrows Prelude to Planet IndigenUs For decades many historians and non-Indigenous artists have portrayed the Indigenous people as ‘primitive’ or only wearing ‘feathers and beads’ or carrying ‘bows and arrows’. These historic misrepresentations have definitely encouraged the stereotypes placed on the First Peoples in this country. Over the years, many Indigenous artists have tried to break down these stereotypes and have continued to explore what it means to be ‘Indigenous’. 12 November 08
Wednesday | 7pm
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Inside the Musicians Studio Inside the Musician’s Studio is a one-of-a-kind occasion allowing audience members to experience what motivates a body of creative work, from inspiration to collaboration and production. It is also a chance to acquaint with new perspectives, whether audience members are established musicians or aspiring artists. It is a tete a tete between the audience and the artist. Previous artists have included Final Fantasy and Emily Haines. 3 December 08
Wednesday | 7pm
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thinkToronto Contest – Winners Revealed! Presented by Spacing Magazine in partnership with Harbourfront CentreTo celebrate the fifth anniversary of Spacing in the late fall of 2008, the editors plan to turn the issue over to readers by asking them to submit ideas on how to improve Toronto’s public realm. Readers who are 35 years old and under can enter. thinkToronto seeks ideas from the next generation of city builders who want to challenge how we view Toronto’s public realm. The competition gives participants a platform to explore and experiment with Toronto’s urban landscape and generate a dialogue among Torontonians about creative and sustainable solutions in our shared common spaces. The winners will also take part in this Viewpoints discussion moderated by Matthew Blackett, Publisher & Creative Director of Spacing Magazine.thinkToronto Contest 26 March 09
Thursday | 7pm
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Behind the Lens: Bomb It! Engage the audience to examine graffiti art in the context of ‘art’ vs. ‘vandalism’ and to look at this topic from the conflicting angle of policymakers, artists and property owners. Followed by panel discussion of policy makers, directors, artists and many more.Bomb It! tells story of graffiti from cave paintings to today. Director Jon Reiss traveled to 14 cities across five continents to capture street artists in action, and his film is as fast-paced as the movement itself. Different cities, same story: a battle for control of the urban landscape fought against big business and gentrification.
(d. Jon Reiss, USA 2007, 93 min) Spring 2008 (TBC)
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