ss Presentation House Gallery Goes To the Dogs To the Dogs is an exhibition of historic and contemporary photographs of dogs which looks at the relationships between humans and canines and includes Eadweard Muybridge's motion studies from the late 1800s, the famous French photographer Jacques-Henri Lartigue from the early 20th century, well-known contemporary photographers Elliott Erwitt and William Wegman, and many others. Featured in this exhibition will be a temporary dog portrait These classic images are augmented by historic photographs culled from several local archives as well as vernacular dog portraits revealing how these animals have been an integral part studio operated by Sharl Hatt. This award-winning Canadian artist has photographed celebrity dogs owned by, for example, the Duke and Duchess of York and British fashion designer Alexander McQueen. She will be available for dog portrait sessions for the first week of the exhibition. If you want studies of animal locomotion to John Dlvola's recent series Dogs Chasing My Car in the Desert. There are many versions of "man and his best friend" and collaborative exercises before the camera enacting a persona such as with William Wegman's ongoing series of photographs and videos of his Weimeraners in a variety of guises. ( ( S o m e of my best leading men have been horses and of everyday life as well as a favourite subject of the camera. To the Dogs reveals the diverse ways that dogs as domestic pets and wilder animals are part of society - as companions, helpers, labourers, even performers. your dog Immortalized, call 604,986.1351 to set up an appointment. A series of Hatt's dog portraits, many of which are in major museum collections, will also be in the exhibition. J) And don't miss the film series Saturday, July 28, beginning at dusk. Dog movies will be screened outdoors at Presentation House. And of course, dogs are welcome! Many of the images reveal the physical strength and prowess of the canine species from Eadweard Muybridge's stop action WHAT: To the Dogs WHERE: Presentation House Gallery WHEN: June 30 - August 5, Opening reception, Saturday, June 3 0 , 2 pm Dogs Welcome! INFO.www.presentationhousegall.com 18 July | August