The Everyday of Life is an ever-growing photography project by Canadian photographer Annie Tong. This solo exhibition in the Member’s Gallery of Gallery 44 Centre for Contemporary Photography showcases many of her most notable photographs taken since the project began ten years ago, including new work from 2024.

Dear Annie. We would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations for having been selected at the 20th Julia Margaret Cameron Award for Women Photographers, receiving an honourable mention award in the professional category.

Some things are worth celebrating. I never expected this group of graduating students would have such an impact on me. Their energy and optimism was palpable. The future feels brighter.

Animal Kingdom — Annie Tong Awarded Life Framer Winning Image for February 2023, judged by London-based photographer Tim Flech, known for his captivating and thought-provoking images of the animal kingdom

Humans of the World — Annie Tong Awarded Life Framer Winning Image for December 2022, judged by Amanda Hajjar, founding director of Fotografiska New York.

As “Photographer in Residence” I was tasked with beginning a new collection of photographs that would capture inspiring images of students and staff, and convey the faculty’s energy and innovative spirit.

I was warned by the family that the sacrifice of these beautiful animals would be difficult to witness, and that on this day the streets of Dhaka City will run red with blood.

There is no point in having a debate about whether or not I should even be here right now. Or we could just as easily have one about what I’m doing here in the first place.

An exhibition of street portraits from Kolkata and Chennai, India, featuring photography from The Everyday of Life. A Spectra Gallery 44 Members Exhibition.

One year. 365 photographs. An Instagram project becomes a CONTACT Photography Festival exhibit showcasing the essential workers at Sinai Heath in Toronto Canada.