Jon Henry’s Stranger Fruit Comes to Toronto

A Profound Exploration of Racial Injustice and Intimate Trauma

The highly anticipated Canadian premiere of Jon Henry’s powerful exhibition, Stranger Fruit, has arrived in Toronto. Hosted by Youthful Vengeance, a contemporary art gallery located in the heart of the city at 1110 Dundas St. W., this exhibition promises to be a profound and timely exploration of racial injustice and its intimate impact.

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Mark Your Calendars: Opening Reception on June 8

Mark your calendars for the opening reception on June 8, from 8 pm to midnight. It promises to be a memorable night with a chance to meet and mingle with the artist Jon Henry, offering a first look at Henry’s powerful body of work. Registration for a free ticket is required, so be sure to secure your spot. This inaugural event is an opportunity to engage with the artist and be a part of a important conversation that this exhibition evokes.

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Stranger Fruit: The Weight of Absence, A Thought-Provoking Exploration

Stranger Fruit will be on display from June 8 to July 31 edited and curated in Deirdre McIntosh’s approach. Henry’s contemporary photography series confronts the issue of police brutality against African-American men and sheds light on the trauma inflicted on their families. His unique and powerful reimagination of the Pietà, a classic artistic motif, exposes the intimate grief and pain of mothers and families affected by this systemic injustice. In McIntosh’s ‘Stranger Fruit: The Weight of Absence’, she plays with the imagery of motherhood, family, and home.

Read the curator’s foreword.