The Decolonizing the Arts Series and the Doris McCarthy Gallery present: The Practice and Politics of Artmaking An artist talk by Esmond Lee
Description: In this guest lecture, Esmond Lee will discuss how his artistic practice engages with the nuanced intersections of identity, belonging, and resistance within the built environment.
BIO:
Esmond Lee is an artist, scholar, and architect based in Scarborough. He practiced as an architect for over a decade before returning to academia to pursue a Doctorate in Critical Geography. Drawing from these diverse professional, academic, and personal backgrounds, Lee examines themes that include migration, identity, belonging, and nuanced sociopolitical practices in the built environment.
Website: https://esmondlee.com/https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fesmondlee.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cmatt.price%40utoronto.ca%7C5ba31d82913d422981ef08de5f643403%7C78aac2262f034b4d9037b46d56c55210%7C0%7C0%7C639053081397791729%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=WZObWSKaOddGisGPrRsGnkiaI%2FC4jztIk%2FwB7oSxThw%3D&reserved=0
This talk is free and open to everyone. If you require any accommodations or have any questions, please contact anissa.talahite.moodley@utoronto.camailto:anissa.talahite.moodley@utoronto.ca.
Monday, February 2, 2026 9-11am KW 120, ground floor Refreshments will be served.