We are pleased to announce “Between Heaven and Earth”, a major exhibition by Ilya & Emilia Kabakov, now open across both gallery spaces of Oakville Galleries.
Presenting paintings, prints, and immersive installations, the exhibition expands into the gardens with monumental works — including the iconic Ship of Tolerance, on view for the first time in Canada. The 60-foot vessel, created with sails made from children’s paintings, celebrates its 20th anniversary and invites reflection on coexistence, difference, and global futures.
Over 2,000 children from Oakville schools and community groups have taken part in the project, creating artworks that speak of tolerance and shared imagination. Their visions now sail together on the lake.
The opening event on Saturday, May 31 will feature a concert by young performers in Gairloch Gardens. The exhibition is accompanied by Sunset Kino, Canada’s only outdoor avant-garde cinema festival, running from June to July.