Howie Tsui, Of Malingerers, Skulkers and Dupes (detail), 2012. Courtesy of the artist.These exhibitions, jointly developed and presented by the Agnes Etherington Art Centre and the Museum of Health Care, commemorate the War of 1812 by combining art and medical artefacts.In Howie Tsui: Friendly Fire (Agnes Etherington Art Centre), Howie Tsui interprets the experiences of the American, British, and Aboriginal forces in the War of 1812 through the lens of medical history, and explores the nuanced interconnections between medical theories and practices, the body, and the War of 1812.In Friendly Fire Cabinet (Museum of Health Care), artist Howie Tsui offers a reflection on the creation of Friendly Fire. This display features the compositions and source materials that fed the conceptual evolution and production of the concurrent exhibition at the Agnes Etherington Art Centre.Opening Reception Date & Time: Saturday, May 12th between 5:00 and 7:00 pm at both sites (Museum of Health Care and Agnes Etherington Art Centre)Exhibition Dates: May 5 – Sept 3, 2012Locations: Museum of Health Care, 32 George Street, Ann Baillie Building National Historic Site and Agnes Etherington Art Centre, Queen's University, University Avenue at Bader LaneInformation: http://museumofhealthcare.ca/ or http://www.aeac.ca/
