U of G News

Sexualities, Gender and Social Change (SXGN) Art Installation and Poster Competition featuring Public Lecture by Dr. Emily Ansari
2024-03-08 10:30 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | MacKinnon Building, 87 Trent Lane, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
On International Women’s Day, the Sexualities, Genders and Social Change (SXGN) program in the College of Arts invites the campus community to attend an art installation and poster prize presentation, featuring a public lecture by Dr. Emily Abrams Ansari, assistant dean of Research and associate professor, Western University, Faculty of Music.
Guests will have the opportunity to meet the Collaborative Specialization students who created the posters in response to this year’s International Women’s Day theme, #InspireInclusion. The art installation, which will run from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and poster competition, which will run from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., will take place in the Arts Research Centre (ARC) lobby.
The competition will be followed by a welcome by College of Arts Dean Samantha Brennan. Guests will then be invited to listen to remarks by University of Guelph President Charlotte Yates. At 11:15 a.m., guests will be invited to the ImprovLab, room 108 in the MacKinnon building, where Ansari will discuss “Feminism, Crafting, and the Minimalist Music of Ann Southam.” Proceeding Ansari’s lecture, guests are welcome to mingle with SXGN faculty members and enjoy light refreshments in MacKinnon, room 103.

Honouring International Women’s Day Conference 2024: Refocus and Recenter
2024-03-08 10:30 - 16:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
The Community Engaged Scholarship Institute (CESI) at the University of Guelph is pleased to support the 7th annual free one-day virtual format conference in honour of International Women’s Day 2024, taking place on Friday, March 8 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EDT.
This year’s conference highlights interdisciplinary and intersectional research addressing challenges faced by women*, girls and genderfluid communities. The theme, “Refocus and Recenter”, aims to amplify the voices, expertise, and achievements of women in research and beyond. It encourages a re-evaluation of traditional methodologies, urging participants to explore how diverse perspectives reshape our understanding.
The day will include keynote presentations from Nneka MacGregor (U of G Activist in Residence) and Layla Staats (activist, musician, film maker, change artist) and student research presentations exploring topics such as:

The impact of minority women in science, technology, arts, politics, and social movements;
Awareness about the intersectionality of feminism and womanism;
Celebration of achievements within underrepresented and marginalized communities;
Calls to action to accelerate gender parity.

“Refocus and Recenter” is more than just a theme; it’s a call to action. We invite researchers, practitioners, and participants from all backgrounds to exchange ideas that challenge the status quo, broaden our horizons, and pave the way for a more inclusive and equitable future.
Full program to come. Register now!
*Our definition of women encompasses cisgender women, transgender women, genderqueer women, and two-spirit, non-binary, and gender non-conforming people who are woman-aligned.

College Royal Ball
2024-03-09 21:00 - 2024-03-10 21:00 | University Centre, 150 Research Ln, Guelph, Ontario, N1G2W1, Canada
The College Royal ball is a decades-long tradition occurring on the Saturday before open house weekend.
Get dressed up and come on out to dance the night away to the live band in Peter Clark Hall or jam out to the DJ in the courtyard, belt out some karaoke in brass taps, grab a bite to eat at the food trucks, hang out and catch up with old friends in the alumni lounge or test your euchre skills. The College Royal ball offers a fun night for all ages.
Event info:

Generously sponsored by the OAC dean’s office.
Coat check is included in the ticket price.
Absolutely no re-re-entry at any time.
No outside drinks are permitted into the ball.
Alcoholic drinks are not permitted outside of designated licensed areas.
Government identification is required for entrance to licensed areas.
We cannot guarantee immediate entrance to any of the rooms during the ball.
We reserve the right to deny entrance or extricate disorderly persons from the University Centre.

Buy your tickets by March 3.

Virtual (Zoom) Bird Sounds Series
2024-03-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Arboretum Centre, 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
Into birding but the songs have you stumped? Whether you are new to learning bird sounds or you want a good refresher, this course is for you.
Join Chris Earley, Arboretum Interpretive Biologist and author of 5 bird field guides, for a series of eight virtual noon-hour lectures that cover over 150 bird species! We will focus on songs and some common, distinctive calls and will apply different methods to remember them. Each course will start with a short intro topic about birding by ear before we dive into the bird species. Learn how to make your own calls, read a sonogram, make up your own memorable bird song sayings, and more! Each class will finish with a 10-15 minute discussion period so you can ask all your bird-related questions.
See the descriptions on the registration page to find out which bird groups are covered in each class. Each workshop is recorded and made available for a limited time after the series has ended for registered participants.
Fee: $8 (plus HST) per session, or register for all 8 workshops at once and get one free (pay $56 instead of $64!) Register early to ensure your spot!
Mondays and Wednesdays, March 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27, April 3 and 8, 2024
12 noon – 1 p.m.

Confronting Contemporary Candian Colonialism
2024-03-12 15:00 - 16:00 | MacKinnon Building, 87 Trent Lane, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Join our guest speaker to discuss how settler colonialism remains ‘denied’ by many and how this influences mainstream political discourses.
Dr. Adam Barker speaks to how the term ‘colonialism’ seems to cause intractable conflict when applied to Canada. To some, Canada left colonialism behind with the British Empire. To others, especially Indigenous people and their allies, colonialism is very much ongoing, and settler colonialism very specifically is at the core of this.
When: Tuesday, March 12, 2024 from 3 to 4 p.m.
Where: MCKN 019
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College Royal Hockey Game
2024-03-13 02:30 - 16:30 | Gryphon Centre Arena, 149 Reynolds Walk, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 4Z8, Canada
It’s OAC vs Ridgetown. Come on out and see the University of Guelph Aggies take on the Ridgetown Aggies. A highly anticipated showdown with talent on both sides.
There is a minimum of $5 donation at the door, with all proceeds going to the Farmer Wellness initiative which supports farmers’ mental health.
Come out March 13th, 2024 to watch the match, entry fees will be donated to a great cause.

Listening to Different English Accents (online)
2024-03-13 12:00 - 13:20 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
When it comes to understanding different pronunciations, much of the focus is on changing the speaker while ignoring listening practices. The purpose of this workshop is to have participants consider how they can be better listeners of different types of accented speech. Along with practicing practical strategies to improve understanding of various English accents, participants will critically think about the nature of listening itself (and how it is not as objective as we think it is).
This event is online. A Zoom link will be provided via email approximately one day before the workshop.
This workshop is open to all students, faculty and staff.

Exploring indigenous-AI Relations Through the Lens of Activity
2024-03-15 14:00 - 15:30 | MacKinnon Building, 87 Trent Lane, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
When Indigenous cultural resurgence is coinciding with generative AI emergence.
Join Dr. Todd J.B. Blayone to explore the intersection of emerging digital technologies and Indigenous socio-cultural development. with focusing on the everyday uses of AI at home, school and work, Todd uncovers the opportunities this technology affords and its inherent contradictions.
When: March 15, 2024 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Where: MCKN 019
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College Royal Open House
2024-03-16 - 2024-03-17 | University of Guelph
College Royal is the largest university open house event of its kind in North America. Each March, the University of Guelph opens its doors to the general public in a campus-wide open house that attracts thousands of visitors every year. College Royal is a 100% student run and organized event.
Whether you are a member of the general public curious to see what goes on at the “University on the hill” or a student looking to become involved, we invite you to join us. Come and join the fun this March!
For the general public we invite you to come and visit the campus for Open House Weekend. Check out events like Old MacDonalds New Farm, Square Dancing Competition, the Dog Show, the various Club Displays, and much more.
Held during the last weekend of March Break each year, Open House Weekend is a chance to explore the university campus and see what the professors and students are up to. College Royal is a ​FREE event for the entire family. Each year we welcome over 20,000 visitors.
College Royal has been a tradition at the University of Guelph since 1925. That puts College Royal in its 100th year this March! Come and join the fun that has brought families and students alike to the University of Guelph for 10 decades!

The Art and Practice of Pruning
2024-03-18 13:00 - 16:30 | R.J. Hilton Centre, 384 College Avenue East, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
This half-day workshop will introduce you to the fundamentals of pruning and aims to provide you with basic skills to confidently approach pruning in your own landscape. We begin with how to form pruning strategies, including choosing and maintaining equipment and understanding plant growth and timing. Pruning cuts and techniques will be discussed, demonstrated, and practiced together outdoors.
Fee: $65 (plus HST) per person if booked before the early bird deadline of Sunday, March 10, 2024. After the early bird deadline the fee is $75 (plus HST).

Constellations, Milky Way and Telescopes
2024-03-18 13:00 - 16:30 | Arboretum Centre, 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
This in-person hour-long session will have a little bit for everyone.
First, we’ll learn a few of the prominent winter constellations and how to find them (maps provided). Then we will look at photographs of several fascinating objects inside these constellations, with photographs taken by talented local astrophotographers. We’ll cap off the evening by observing a few of these objects with telescopes. In the event of cloudy weather, the telescopes will be set up inside to allow participants to look at a nearby target and compare the different views.
Fee: $12 (plus HST) per person.

Working Through Menopause
2024-03-19 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Although the transition from peri-menopause to menopause is a normal part of every woman’s life, many of the changes can be very disruptive. It doesn’t have to be that way! Women may experience symptoms of peri-menopause beginning in their early 40’s and continue to experience symptoms into their 50’s. Simple nutritional and lifestyle modifications can have a big impact on the experience of menopause and beyond.
Let’s change the narrative on menopause to make it a time of empowerment and personal growth.
During this seminar, we will discuss the following:

Identify the common symptoms of peri-menopause/menopause and how they affect our body.
Review evidence informed tools to address common concerns including hot flashes, disruptions in mood, sleep and concentration.
Discuss life after menopause – Reviewing risk factors for osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease.
Answer questions

Register now! You can submit questions when your register that will be answered during the talks. We look forward to this enlightening discussion with you!

Anxiety Skills & Strategies
2024-03-19 19:00 - 20:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Learn powerful, drug-free strategies, tips, and information on how to respond and calm down the uncomfortable sensations of anxiety.
A variety of long and short self-calming strategies are introduced, along with behaviours that can help prevent escalation of anxiety.
This three-part skills program with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management & High Performance Clinic meets online for 60 minutes, once a week, for 3 weeks.
Full details and registration.
Fees:

$10 for University of Guelph students (due to a subsidy from U of G Student Health Services)

$27 for members of United Steelworkers Local 4120 (due to a subsidy from Local 4120)

$57 for all others

Providing Feedback to Graduate Student Writers: Rethinking Traditional Approaches
2024-03-20 10:00 - 11:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
This workshop for faculty shares approaches to providing feedback on academic writing projects such as theses and dissertations.
We discuss ways to anticipate and prepare for the challenges that graduate writers, including writers for whom English is an additional language (EAL), may experience as they receive, interpret, and respond to feedback. We show how you can support your graduate students throughout the writing process and provide meaningful feedback under time constraints by approaching feedback as both a teacher and a researcher. In particular, we focus on discourse analysis as a feedback tool which moves away from deficit thinking about EAL users. In this workshop, we will provide opportunities for participants to share ideas, strategies, and challenges with each other and to practice delivering written feedback.
This event is online. A Zoom link will be provided via email approximately one day before the workshop.

Science of Happiness (Homewood Health)
2024-03-20 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
This International Day of Happiness, join our EFAP provider, Homewood Health, to learn about the Science of Happiness.
Scientific studies have shown that 50% of our individual differences in happiness are determined by our genes, 10% by our life circumstances, and 40% by our intentional activities. This one-hour session will introduce participants to some of the research-based “happy habits” that can be adopted to increase levels of happiness and well-being.
Register through Qualtrics!

Stop Worrying!
2024-03-21 19:00 - 21:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Worrying is a component of anxiety and you can do something about it!
Learn to curb the worry habit… and how to avoid the 5 key pitfalls that perpetuate and escalate worrying.
This two-hour skills workshop meets online with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management & High Performance Clinic and includes brain training exercises and a variety of other techniques to decrease worrying.
Full details and registration.
Fees:

$5 for University of Guelph students (due to a subsidy from U of G Student Health Services)

$19 for members of United Steelworkers Local 4120 (due to a subsidy from Local 4120)

$37 for all others

Dances of the Cure-abbean: Kaiso and breast cancer disparities in Black women
2024-03-22 10:30 - 11:30 | Waasamowin – Summerlee Science Complex Atrium, 474-570 Gordon St, Guelph, ON, N1G 1Y2, Canada
Dr. Juliet Daniel, a cancer biologist and the associate dean of research and external relations in the Faculty of Science at McMaster University, will present Dances of the Cure-abbean: Kaiso and breast cancer disparities in Black women as part of the College of Biological Science’s Community Seminar Series.
The event will be held in the SSC Atrium and online via Teams – view event details.
Dr. Daniel’s research is focused on elucidating molecular mechanisms of cancer development and molecular/genetic causes of the disparities in incidence and poor outcomes of breast cancer in Black women. She is a co-founder of the Canadian Black Scientists Network.
The CBS Community Seminar Series is designed to promote the work and visibility of biologists from equity-deserving groups, increase awareness of barriers to inclusion facing biologists, and provide opportunities to learn about equity, diversity and inclusion. There will be two seminars per year, each presented by departmental EDI committees, with support from the college.
Refreshments will be provided.
If you require an accommodation, please reach out to Dr. Rebecca Shapiro at shapiror@uoguelph.ca.

Interactive Cooking with Hospitality Services: Sustainable and Affordable Eating (In-Person)
2024-03-22 11:30 - 13:00 | MacDonald Institute, 68 MacDonald Street, Guelph, Ontario, N1G1Y1, Canada
Join Hospitality Services Registered Dietitian, Jessie, and Sous Chef, Dale, for a low cost and low waste interactive cooking class. Jessie will start with a presentation reviewing some of the considerations for sustainable and affordable cooking at home, followed by a demonstration from Chef Dale and an opportunity for attendees to cook recipes themselves.
Register Here! Space is limited.

Navigating the Fierce Debate: Democracy and Contentious Politics
2024-03-22 12:00 - 13:30 | MacKinnon Building, 87 Trent Lane, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Policy changes in contentious policy areas tend spark fierce debates that touch on essential aspects of democratic legitimacy and citizenship. This panel explores the relationship between recent changes in the regulation of sex work and assisted dying and debates over democratic governance in Canada.
Speakers:

Dr. Anna Drake, University of Waterloo
Dr. Thomas McMorrow, Ontario Tech University

Hosted by the Department of Political Science in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences.
Register to attend.

World Water Day 2024
2024-03-22 13:30 - 15:30 | Thornbrough Building, 80 South Ring Road East, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
World Water Day is next Friday, March 22! 🌎
This years theme is “Water for Peace”. Come join Morwick G360 Groundwater Research Institute and U of G Engineering from 1:30 to 3:30p.m. in the Adams Atrium, School of Engineering for three engaging presentations and student posters.
All are welcome!
Presenters:

Dr. Jonathan Munn, Assistant Professor, School of Engineering

Introduction of ‘Water for Peace’ – World Water Day 2024

Dr. Sophie Erfurth, Post-doctoral Fellow, Morwick G360

Global Groundwater Sustainability and the Science-Policy Interface

Carlos Marques, Visiting international PhD student, Morwick G360

The Guarani Aquifer – A Transboundary Aquifer in South America

Balance: Improvised Music Masterclass at ImprovLab
2024-03-22 14:00 - 16:00 | MacKinnon Building, 87 Trent Lane, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Please join us on Friday, March 22 at 2 p.m. (ET) for a Masterclass with the boundary-pushing jazz duo, Balance. This presentation will take place in person at ImprovLab, MCKN 108 at the University of Guelph. As always, our Masterclass events are free! The duo will also be performing a ticketed concert at Silence, at 8 p.m. (ET), that same night.
More about this Masterclass:
Balance, the dynamic duo of saxophonist Marcus Elliot and pianist Michael Malis, renowned for their boundary-pushing jazz, are set to share their creative process in a masterclass setting. With a fusion of composed and improvised music, and drawing from their extensive experience as bandleaders and sidemen, they promise insights into crafting captivating compositions and heartfelt performances.
More about the Artists:
Balance is a collaborative duo between saxophonist Marcus Elliot and pianist Michael Malis. Called “two of Detroit’s most important young jazz musicians” by the Detroit Free Press, Elliot and Malis’ “intuitive improvisations” stand on the threshold of composed and improvised music, creating intimate portraits of musical expression that deal in the language of subtlety.

Go PHYS Girl
2024-03-23 08:30 - 13:00 | University of Guelph
Building upon the success of the Go ENG Girl and Go CODE Girl models, Women in Engineering and Physics outreach teams at the University of Guelph are piloting the first of its kind Go PHYS Girl on March 23. This event will be designed for all girl and non-binary students in Grades 7 to 10 to spend a half-day on campus to learn all about the incredible world of Physics and future career opportunities.
Royal City Science, Guelph Physics Department and Creative Encounters will be collaborating to give an exciting day of Physics! As a bonus, Royal City Science and Guelph Physics will have their new inflatable planetarium to engage youth about the night sky.

14th Annual OTS Dog Jog in Support of OVC Pet Trust
2024-03-23 09:30 - 12:30 | Arboretum, 250 Arboretum Road, Guelph, N1G 2W1
The 14th Annual OTS Dog Jog is a family friendly 2/5km walk/run taking place in The Arboretum at the University of Guelph on Saturday, March 23, 2024.
Time: Registration starts at 9:30 a.m.; Walk takes place from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: The Arboretum, University of Guelph (Arboretum Rd off East Ring Rd, Guelph, ON, N1G 2W1)
Bring your friends, family, and furry companions for a fantastic day of fun in support of OVC Pet Trust!
All details can be found on our fundraising page.
OVC Pet Trust
OVC Pet Trust is Canada’s first charitable fund entirely dedicated to advancing the health and well being of companion animals. Through generous donors, OVC Pet Trust funds a wide range of studies that help to improve the health of a variety of pet species. The goal of the studies are to improve or develop new diagnostic tests and treatments and to examine the human-animal bond. To learn more about OVC Pet Trust, visit www.pettrust.ca or on Facebook.
Omega Tau Sigma (OTS)
The Omega Tau Sigma Professional Veterinary Fraternity is a group of veterinary students that are dedicated to helping guide each other through the daily stress of life in veterinary school. We also recognize how vital it is to give back to our community and we feel that the OVC Pet Trust is very deserving of our support.
Questions about the event?

OTS Contact: Steph Cox scox@uoguelph.ca
OTS Contact: Sydney Duncan-Ford sduncanf@uoguelph.ca
OVC Pet Trust: ovcpet@uoguelph.ca

OVC White Coat Ceremony
2024-03-23 17:00 - 18:30 | Rozanski Hall, 98 Trent Lane, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1
The White Coat Ceremony celebrates the transition a student veterinarian is making from pre-clinical learning to the applied learning they will experience in their final year, working with veterinarians in managing clinical patients both within OVC and at external placements with our community partner practices.
Speeches are given by the Ontario Veterinary College dean, Ontario Veterinary Medical Association, College of Veterinarians of Ontario and the OVC Alumni Association. The head of clinical program then speaks and each student is announced and ‘coated’.

WSET Level 1 Award in Wines Certification
2024-03-24 09:30 - 17:30 | Macdonald Stewart Hall, 42 Macdonald St, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
The Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET) Level 1 Award in Wines certification provides a hands-on introduction to the world of wine. Explore the main types and styles of wine through sight, smell, and taste, while gaining the basic skills to describe wines accurately and make food and wine pairings. Upon successful completion, you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin.
The one-day world-renowned course will be held on Sunday, March 24 in PJ’s Restaurant – Macdonald Stewart Hall.
Please register by March 1st, 2024
Open to the public! Discount for U of G students, faculty, staff and alumni.
Learn more!

U of G Symphonic Choir Concert with Guelph Symphony Orchestra
2024-03-24 15:00 - 16:00 | Basillica of Our Lady, 28 Norfolk St, Guelph, ontario, N1H 4H8, Canada
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the magic of classical music!
University of Guelph’s School of Fine Art and Music’s Symphonic Choir and the Guelph Symphony Orchestra will present Mozart’s “Requiem” on Sunday, March 24 at 3 p.m. at the Basilica of Our Lady located at 28 Norfolk Street in Guelph.
Event details and tickets are available at guelphsymphony.com.

Respecting Indigenous Sovereignty Through Research Knowledge Management Strategies
2024-03-26 12:00 - 13:30 | Ontario
Learn from Dani Nowosad as she shares the background and context of her ongoing research relationship with Inuit Hunter-Trapper Organizations (HTOs). She will be sharing the research data management agreement that she co-developed through working relationships with the Inuit-led HTOs in Cambridge Bay and Kugluktuk, Nunavut. The presentation will allow participants to get a glimpse into the complex realities of the different research conditions that exist for institutions and communities and help us reflect on the layers of accountabilities in these relationships that go beyond typical institutional research ethics frameworks.
All U of G students, staff and faculty are welcome to attend.
Register to be sent the Teams link. The Teams meeting link will be sent one day before the webinar.
Dani (she/her) is a Red River Métis-German PhD candidate at the University of Guelph who was born, raised, and currently lives on Treaty 1 territory in Manitoba. She is currently wrapping up her PhD in Integrative Biology, during which she has had the opportunity to work on Inuinnait Nuna, the Inuit homelands in Kitikmeot, Nunavut.
This webinar is supported by the Office of Indigenous Initiatives, Research Services Office, Library and College of Biological Sciences.

LaunchLab Expo
2024-03-26 12:00 - 16:00 | University Centre, 150 Research Ln, Guelph, Ontario, N1G2W1, Canada
Situated within the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics at the University of Guelph, the Centre’s mission is to provide transformational learning experiences through entrepreneurial thinking and empower a new generation of business leaders.
The Hub Incubator LaunchLab program is underway this term for eight selected student entrepreneurs who have validated their ventures and are learning further integral business concepts to establish their innovative companies.
This third and final step in our Hub programming is an intensive program that will culminate with this grand Expo event where each company will have a booth to showcase their businesses to the public. It will also entail a pitch competition where they will be judged for cash prizes.
This is a drop-in event where you will have a chance to chat with student founders, network, and participate by voting for the People’s Choice award.
In attendance will be industry professionals, our mentors and advisory board, faculty, and representatives from the John F. Wood Centre and Lang, among many U of G students too.

LaunchLab Expo
2024-03-26 12:00 - 16:00 | University Centre, 150 Research Ln, Guelph, Ontario, N1G2W1, Canada
Join us for the LaunchLab Expo hosted by the John F. Wood Centre!
Located in the University Centre at the University of Guelph, discover student entrepreneurs showcasing innovative ventures in food, agriculture, and technology. Explore booths, network with industry professionals and connect with student-founders.
Celebrate the next generation of business leaders!

The Studio Art Lecture in Contemporary Art: Los Angeles-based Painter Tala Madani +
2024-03-27 18:00 | War Memorial Hall, 390 Gordon Street, Guelph
On March 27 at 6 p.m., the College of Art’s Studio Art program will be hosting The Studio Art Lecture in Contemporary Art: Los Angeles-Based Painter Tala Madani + in War Memorial Hall.
Tala Madani (b. 1981, Tehran, Iran) makes paintings and animations whose images bring together wide-ranging modes of critique, prompting reflection on gender, political authority, and questions of who and what gets represented in art. Her work is populated by mostly middle-aged men engaged in acts that push their bodies to their limits. Bodily fluids and beams of light emerge from their orifices, generating metaphors for the tactile expressivity of paint. In Madani’s work, slapstick humor is inseparable from violence and creation is synonymous with destruction, reflecting a complex and gut-level vision of contemporary power imbalances of all kinds. Her approach to figuration combines the radical morphology of a modernist with a contemporary sense of sequencing, movement, and speed. Thus, her work finds some of its most powerful echoes in cartoons, cinema, and other popular durational forms.
Tala Madani has been the subject of solo exhibitions at museums worldwide, including The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (2023); Start Museum, Shanghai (2020); Mori Art Museum, Tokyo (2019); Secession, Vienna (2019); Portikus, Frankfurt (2019); La Panacée, Montpellier, France (2017); MIT List Visual Arts Center, Cambridge, Massachusetts (2016); Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis (2016); Nottingham Contemporary, England (2014); and Moderna Museet, Malmö and Moderna Museet, Stockholm, Sweden (2013). She participated in the 16th Istanbul Biennial: The Seventh Continent, Istanbul, Turkey (2019); Whitney Biennial 2017, Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; and Made in L.A. 2014, Hammer Museum, Los Angeles, among many other international group exhibitions. Madani’s work is in the permanent collections of institutions including Moderna Museet, Stockholm and Malmö, Sweden; Guggenheim Museum, New York; Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles; Museum of Modern Art, New York; Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam; Tate Modern, London; Mori Art Museum, Tokyo; and Whitney Museum of American Art, New York. Madani lives and works in Los Angeles.
