The Ryerson Image Centre (RIC) exists for the research, teaching and exhibition of photography and related media. We are an active partner within the academic fabric of Ryerson University, the cultural network of greater Toronto, and the national and international artistic community.
Upcoming Exhibitions
A Handful of Dust: From the Cosmic to the Domestic
January 22–April 5, 2020
Guest Curator: David Campany
Main Gallery
Nir Evron
A Free Moment
January 22–April 5, 2020
Guest Curator: Brian Sholis
Salah J. Bachir New Media Wall
Extending the Frame: 40 Years of Gallery TPW
January 22 – April 5, 2020
University Gallery
Scotiabank Photography Award: Stephen Waddell
May 1 - August 9, 2020
Curator: Gaëlle Morel
Main Gallery and Salah J. Bachir New Media Wall
A primary exhibition of the Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival
Scott McFarland, Lens Cleaning Rodenstock Apo-Sironar 5.6/135mm, James Perse Medallion Crewneck T-Shirt, 2017, chromogenic print. Courtesy of the artist, Monte Clark Gallery and Division Gallery
Nir Evron, A Free Moment (still), 2011, 35mm film converted to HDCam SR video. Courtesy of the artist
David Hlynsky, Military Shirts, Moscow, 1990 (printed 1994), chromogenic print. Ryerson Image Centre, Gift of Paul Bain, Edward Burtynsky and Paul & Joyce Chapnick, 2013
Clea Christakos-Gee, Mask Piece, 2017, chromogenic print. Courtesy of the artist
Shaun Fernandes, Treehouse, 2019, chromogenic print. Courtesy of the artist
Stephen Waddell, Hive Burner, 2017, archival pigment print. Courtesy of the artist and Monte Clark Gallery
Sightlines Podcast
Our new podcast, Sightlines, explores the representation of African women in photography through interviews with artists, curators, and collectors. Produced in collaboration with The Walrus Lab.
Time-lapse tour of the RIC
Take a time-lapse tour of the RIC: from the gallery spaces, to the vault, to the Peter Higdon Research Centre!
The Collection
We maintain a collection of photography spanning the medium’s history, as well as several artist and journalism archives. The RIC's collection offers researchers the remarkable opportunity to study firsthand works by a diverse group of internationally-renowned photographers.
Youth in Focus
By engaging with new, young audiences, we hope to promote greater inclusivity, equity, and accessibility in a gallery environment. This program is generously supported by BMO Financial Group.
Volker Seding, White Rhinoceros, Chester, England, 1990, chromogenic print © Estate of Volker Seding, courtesy of Stephen Bulger Gallery. Ryerson Image Centre, Gift of Howard and Carole Tanenb