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TODAY at the RIC

RIC: CLOSED
Opening September 29 / 2012

The Ryerson Image Centre (formerly known as the Ryerson Gallery and Research Centre) is a national and international centre of excellence for the study, teaching, research and exhibition of photography and related media. We are a fully integrated, vibrant contributor and active partner within the academic fabric of the University, the cultural network of greater Toronto, and an ever-expanding international community of exchange and collaboration. We develop programs that speak to and welcome interested parties from many different walks of life, including students, faculty, researchers, artists, curators, as well as the general public.

The RIC boasts three inter-related areas of activity. Our engaging exhibition program addresses topics of social, cultural, historical and aesthetic concern from a variety of contemporary points of view.  Our world-class research centre conducts cutting edge primary research, and offers workshops, conferences and number of publication programs.  And thirdly, we entertain an active acquisitions policy, built upon the solid foundation of our archival holdings, which include the famous Black Star Collection of approximately 292,000 photojournalistic prints, a sizable fine art photographic collection, as well as several world-renowned artist archives.

The RIC, located in the heart of campus life and in the core of downtown Toronto, is one of a number of major projects to grow out of President Sheldon Levy’s vision for Ryerson University, which defines Ryerson as one of the most dynamic institutions of higher learning in the country and a ‘City Builder’ in the centre of Toronto. Our plans are part of a growing trend toward creative inclusion and openness that will bring the world to Toronto and carry the reputation of Ryerson University and our city into the world.

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WHAT'S ON / CURRENT EXHIBITIONS

Berenice Abbott: Photographs

Berenice Abbott: Photographs
May 23 – August 19, 2012
Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO)


The Ryerson Image Centre is
honoured to partner with the
Jeu de Paume in presenting
Berenice Abbott: Photographs
in Paris and Toronto.

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Archival Dialogues

Archival Dialogues:
Reading the Black Star
Collection.

Sept 29 – Dec 16, 2012
Main Galleries, Student Gallery, Media Wall


Archival Dialogues: Reading the Black Star Collection focuses on the Black Star Collection of approximately 292,000 historic black and white photojournalistic prints, as seen through the eyes of internationally-renowned Canadian contemporary artists...

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The Art of the Archive

The Art of the Archive.
Ryerson Student and Alumnus Exhibition
Sept 29 – Dec 16, 2012
University Gallery


The exhibition The Art of the Archive is built on the reoccurring and popular theme of photographic and video archives and is divided into three parts: uses of the archive, representation of the archive and aesthetics of the archive.

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EVENTS, RESEARCH & NEWS

Berenice Abbott: Photographs Conference

Berenice Abbott: Photographs
Conference
May 26, 2012

To accompany the exhibition Berenice Abbott: Photographs (on view at the Art Gallery of Ontario), the Ryerson Image Centre is pleased to present a one-day conference addressing the work of Berenice Abbott. This conference will be open to the public and free to attend.

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Études photographiques

Études photographiques
Volumes 1 - 28

Since 1996, the peer-reviewed journal Études photographiques, published by the Société
française de photographie, has been the French-language publication of record addressing the history of photography and visual culture.

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GAËLLE MOREL appointed first curator of Toronto's RIC

GAËLLE MOREL appointed
first curator of Toronto's Ryerson Image Centre


TORONTO, November 1, 2011 – The Ryerson Image Centre is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Gaëlle Morel as the gallery’s first curator. Dr. Morel’s exhibition history to date has been international in scope, including numerous shows in Paris, Montreal and Toronto.

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WHAT IS RIC?

"The Ryerson Image Centre will
build bridges into the world, and encourage interdisciplinary dialogue and exchange between academic
and artistic communities, as well as the general public. It will be an
exciting complement to the other
first class cultural institutions in the city."

Doina Popescu
Director
Ryerson Image Centre

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"It will place the university amongst the top international centres for photography and related disciplines, and attract visiting scholars from around the world."

Alan Shepard
Provost and Vice-President
Academic
Ryerson University

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"We are excited about the
contribution that the new centre will make not only to the university, but
to the city, the country and the international arts and academic communities."


Sheldon Levy
President and Vice-Chancellor
Ryerson University

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Opening September 2012

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RYERSON IMAGE CENTRE INFORMATION

Research Centre

The Research Centre is a fully-staffed professional research centre, housing the Black Star and other collections in a museum-quality climate-controlled environment. Students, academics, curators, and others are welcome to access the Research Centre and the collections within, by appointment.

The Ryerson Image Centre is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. Please contact Rachel Verbin, Gallery Assistant, if you have any particular accommodation requirements: 416-979-5000 x7032 or rverbin@ryerson.ca

Photo Credits: What's On / Current Exhibitions: ("Photomontage", 1932 © Berenice Abbott/Commerce Graphics; "RYE BSC012", 2011 © Kate Tarini; "Time Machine part 3", 2011 © Kyle Brohman) Events, Research & News: ("Interference Pattern", 1958-61 © Berenice Abbott/Commerce Graphics; Études photographiques Volume 28 Cover; Gaëlle Morel, 2010 © Jordan Roberts)

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