Marking its 20th anniversary and debut presentation in Canada, The Ship of Tolerance at Oakville Galleries brought together 2,000 local children to create the ship’s sails—sparking dialogue around inclusivity, cultural diversity, respect, and visions for the future.
The ship is only in Canada for a little over a year, ending its stay at the gallery’s site in Gairloch Gardens on Sept. 30, 2026. The 60-foot-long, handcrafted wooden ship is part of the “Between Heaven and Earth” exhibition created by renowned international artists Ilya and Emilia Kabakov.
The best way to understand the project is to watch this video.
The Ship of Tolerance is presented in collaboration with the Ilya and Emilia Kabakov Foundation, as well as with The National Gallery of Canada’s National Engagement initiative.
The primary site of Oakville Galleries is in Gairloch Gardens, an original estate housing a main floor gallery plus an education centre and an artist’s residence. The other gallery is in Centennial Square just at the entrance to the Oakville Public Library downtown.
The Oakville Galleries website, here.
Instagram, here.
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