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Maximum Exposure 27: The Time is Now celebrates the future of image-making

Next gen lens-based artists and creatives exhibit as part of CONTACT Photo Festival
By: Tania Ulrich
April 26, 2022

Maximum Exposure 27: The Time is Now (external link, opens in new window)  (MX27), the year-end exhibition showcasing works by talented emerging artists in the School of Image Arts runs April 29 to May 7 this year, with a special opening night event on April 29th. The show will feature a curated selection of photography, installation, moving image and digital arts, as well as an accessible online exhibition. Works will be displayed throughout the iconic Image Arts building located at 122 Bond St. MX27 ‘The Time is Now’ will celebrate the future of image-making as envisioned by the next generation of lens-based artists and creative professionals.

A woman wears a pink tulle dress and stands on a small island of grass on a flower that sits on a pond at night

‘Unbreakable Boundary’ by fourth-year IMA student Zongzhe Trevor Cai

Maximum Exposure is once again honoured to be included as part of the programming for this year’s Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival (external link, opens in new window)  as part of Open Call Exhibitions in support of emerging and experienced photographers exhibiting across galleries and alternative spaces in Toronto.

Fourth-year IMA student Zongzhe Trevor Cai uses digital technologies in his photographic practice to explore deeply embedded cultural ideas, and calls for equality through storytelling and his ethereal dream narratives. Guests are invited into an enchanting dream world and encouraged to imagine a more egalitarian society through his work. 

“Photography is the best medium for communicating humanistic principles,” shares Cai. “The platform provided by MaxEx allows me to express myself, and allows all photographers to express their own unique visions of the world.”

Opening night in-person celebration

Opening Night for Maximum Exposure 27 (external link, opens in new window)  will take place on April 29th at 6:00 p.m. throughout the Image Arts building, with remarks at 7 p.m. Get your tickets now!

Maximum Exposure Save the Date flyer featuring two women in gold silk headscarves with floral prints

Maximum Exposure opens April 29 and runs until May 7. Photo by Patricia Daszkowski

On the left sits an image of a person bending over and grasping their right leg. On the right sits a image of a lace tie

’Tied’ by Image Arts student Peyton Keeler-Cox

This year, MX is excited to include image descriptions via QR codes to create a more inclusive exhibition space. The accessible online exhibition features innovative work by 200+ emerging artists working in photography, video and digital media.

A black and white image of two girls standing wearing Victorian style dresses and flower crows. One girl faces the camera and the other has her back turned

Photo by IMA student Patricia Daszkowski

An image of a little girl laughing buried in sand with her mother's shadow taking a picture overtop

‘Mother Figure’ by  IMA student Kayla Ward

Maximum Exposure is the annual capstone exhibition for the School of Image Arts, home to the country’s largest and oldest photography program. The exhibit will showcase a large selection of thesis projects created by fourth-year IMA students and will be the centre focus of the show. The festival will also feature the third year photography show, and the Rougher Digital Media Festival. 

Maximum Exposure: The Time is Now (external link, opens in new window) , will be on view from April 29 - May 7, 2022.

Gallery Hours:

Fri April 29 - 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Sat April 30 - 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Sun May 1 - 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Mon May 2 - CLOSED

Tues May 3 - CLOSED

Wed May 4 - 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Thur May 5 - 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Fri May 6 - 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Sat May 7 - 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

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