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Metivier Gallery Bands Together with Black Artists "Demoiselles d'Avignon." riff by  Artist Ehiko Odeh It was a night of richness in the art garden last Thursday when the Band Offsite Exhibition opened at the Nicholas Metivier Gallery. Three emerging Black Canadian artists were showcasing their work in a gallery that typically features well-known contemporary artists. And best of all, the exclusive show opening was packed. Khalid Romain says cheese The exhibition, BAND Offsite, features three artists: Ehiko Odeh, Khalid Romain, and Moses Salihou. In previous years, BAND has collaborated with the upscale Nicholas Metivier Gallery. However, this year, with the BAND gallery building in Parkdale undergoing reconstruction, the Metivier Gallery has extended a helping hand to BAND while also providing their client base with a unique opportunity to explore the rich and diverse world of Black Canadian art. With thought-provoking pieces and the exceptional talent of the participati...

  BAND Offsite Exhibition at Nicholas Metivier Gallery Showcases Black Canadian Art The opening tonight of the BAND Offsite exhibition at Nicholas Metivier Gallery marks a significant milestone in the evolution of Black Canadian art in the country. With its prestigious location and expansive exhibition space, the renowned gallery has stepped in to support the Black Artists' Networks in Dialogue (BAND) during the reconstruction of their own facility. BAND, a gallery and arts center situated on Brock Avenue in Parkdale, is currently undergoing renovations and is scheduled to reopen later this year. In the meantime, Nicholas Metivier Gallery has graciously provided BAND with a downtown opportunity to showcase the incredible talent of Black Canadian artists. "We are thrilled to partner with Nicholas Metivier Gallery to present a preview of BAND's upcoming 2023 exhibition season," announced the BAND curatorial team. "We have an extraordinary lineup of artists for the ...