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Sat, Jun 17↑Sun, Dec 10, 2023

Art And Intention – Machine Dazzle

Multi-disciplinary artist Machine Dazzle debuts his first major solo exhibition in Canada, exclusively at Harbourfront Centre

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Multi-disciplinary artist Machine Dazzle is debuting his first major solo exhibition in Canada and exclusively at Harbourfront Centre. Showcasing one of the most extensive collections to date of his fantastical costume designs and experimental creations for the stage and film, Art and Intention will share a retrospective look into his explosive queer maximalist aesthetic and creative process through photography, video, found object, ephemera and his trademark volume of glitter.

Past Events

Machine Dazzle

Jun 17 – Dec 10, 2023

Twenty-four photos of costumes worn during a 24-hour performance of 24-Decade History of Popular Music.

Mother Nature

Jun 17 – Dec 10, 2023

For Machine’s recent talk at the 2023 TED conference in Vancouver, he created Mother Nature, a detailed look that straddles the boundaries of costume and set.

Whitman in the woods

Jun 17 – Dec 10, 2023

Eight wearable sculptures created for Taylor Mac, who wore them in a film of the same name, will be on public view for the first time alongside a loop of the film.

Treasure

Jun 17 – Dec 10, 2023

Treasure is a future psyche-sex-adelic synth rock experience with stories about Machine’s mother, their relationship and the legacy she left to him.

Special Occasions

Jun 17 – Dec 10, 2023

Machine Dazzle's Surreal Retrospective: Bespoke looks for special public events like Pride and Easter parade.

Ephemera

Jun 17 – Dec 10, 2023

Mini fantasy worlds manifest throughout the vitrines of Harbourfront Centre’s main building, sharing an imaginary landscape of colour and pageantry.

Opening Reception

Art And Intention – Machine Dazzle

Opening Reception

Sun, Jul 16 • 6pm

Join us for an evening of glitz and glam with Machine Dazzle! Light refreshments will be served, come dressed to impress!