BY: Jay Wall and Laura Huddart LOCATION: Harbord and Lippincott PHOTO BY: Martin Reis FIELD NOTES: Even at its best, February isn’t the most cheerful of months. It’s all too easy to let the winter blues get us down, but this creative redecoration of illegal ad space is just what we need to perk us [...]

BY: Unknown LOCATION: Queen and Ossington PHOTO BY: Barb FIELD NOTES: If you notice this notice, you’ll notice it’s worth noticing (try saying that three times fast). Once a week, Vandalist features some of the most interesting street art and graffiti from around Toronto. Find something great? Email vandalist@torontoist.com.

BY: Unknown LOCATION: University and Dundas PHOTO BY: Martin Helmut Reis FIELD NOTES: We were never really sure why ducks got to play it cool while geese were volatile, tempestuous creatures forced to chase people around in circles, but it sure was fun. ‘Duck Duck Goose’ has been entertaining children for generations. Now, thanks to [...]

BY: Unknown LOCATION: Bloor Street, between Royal York Road and Islington Avenue PHOTO BY: Mark Beauchamp FIELD NOTES: Kids these days, they’re spoiled with their “Twitter” and “sexting” and “instant messages.” Back in my day, if I wanted to send a sexy photo to someone on the other side of the world, I’d have to [...]

BY: Unknown LOCATION: High Park PHOTO BY: Arrrrt FIELD NOTES: Have you hugged a tree today? Probably not, because it’s doggone cold outside! If you can’t shake the urge to share some love with our woody friends, you can follow in the footsteps of this creative yarn bomber and knit a lovely tree cozy. Trees [...]

BY: Unknown LOCATION: Oakwood Collegiate, Oakwood Avenue just south of St. Clair West PHOTO BY: Mondo Lulu FIELD NOTES: Japan is a land of wonder and innovation. Some of our favorite products and characters have Japanese origins, like Nintendo and Astro Boy. Domo, the strange and delightful creature who inspired this week’s art, is the [...]

BY: Bleeding Heart LOCATION: Chinatown PHOTO BY: Lesley P. FIELD NOTES: Over-sympathetic liberal, Jesus on the cross, or a literal bleeding heart: this piece’s name alone can be interpreted in numerous ways. Add a human skull with antlers and you have a mysterious piece of art. But because, try as we might, we can’t get [...]

BY: Unknown LOCATION: Lippincott and Harbord PHOTO BY: Bella Manu FIELD NOTES: This ‘Acapulco Gold’ dollar bill was, perhaps, a statement about Canadians mining silver in Mexico (because AG is the symbol for silver). It was probably an important statement with some valid points that have been completely overshadowed by the boner. It’s no secret [...]

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BY: Unknown LOCATION: The Gallery District’s graffiti alley PHOTO BY: Sally Hunter FIELD NOTES: Most street art, it would seem, is about making a strong visual impression. It’s nice to be reminded that other forms of creative expression can make just as significant an impact. This particular writer has left his or her thoughts on [...]

BY: Things LOCATION: Ossington and Davenport PHOTO BY: Martin Reis FIELD NOTES: Toronto is a city in distress! Murals are being painted over, graffiti is being buffed, and colour is being washed away from our streets. Who will save us from this dire situation? Super Grover, that’s who! With his spray paint of justice, he [...]

BY: Unknown LOCATION: Entertainment District PHOTO BY: Simon Carr FIELD NOTES: It’s been almost exactly 20 years since the untimely death of rock god Freddie Mercury. Though it’s been decades since Queen’s heyday, their music is still known and loved by people of all ages and backgrounds, and Freddie’s presence is still dearly missed. So, [...]