SAMARA Contemporary is pleased to announce Present Being, a group exhibition that confronts historical tendencies to objectify bodies through a western patriarchal lens. Whether sex workers, servants or angelical mother figures, western art frequently presented female subjects as object in the artwork. For this exhibition, a group of contemporary artists reflect on the hyper-sexualization of female figures through the dominant male gaze in history, and also on the lack of representation for gender and body diversity. Through a variety of different media, this group of empowered artists aim to reposition the traditional western gaze, and reclaim the gendered body.

Participating artists:

Cathy Daley, Chason Yeboah, Curtia Wright, Kate Maura, Marigold Santos, Ness Lee, Sarah Cannon, Sarah Nind, Theresa Slater & Winnie Troung.

Exhibition Dates: October 26th - November 17th 2019

Gallery location: SAMARA Contemporary, 156 Augusta Avenue, Kensington Market, Toronto.

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