Posts Filed Under: “public art”

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Feminist Street Artists Transform Parkdale Alleyway into Public Gallery

Twenty artists attempt to capture the diversity of being a woman in freshly painted murals—but the project is not without criticism

By Alisha Sawhney Jul. 18th, 1:15 pm

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Icebreakers Invites Toronto to Embrace Winter Through Public Art

Time to bundle up.

By Beatrice Paez Jan. 26th, 1:30 pm

This Installation Evokes Togetherness for World AIDS Day

Ness Lee's billboard-sized illustration takes on the meaning of feeling comfortable in your own skin.

By Beatrice Paez Jan. 12th, 11:15 am

This Art Exhibit Showcases The History of The Ward

With its black-and-white photos and written memories, “Picturing the Ward” has a scrapbook feel.

By Beatrice Paez Dec. 15th, 12:00 pm

This New Art Exhibit Will Help You Embrace Winter

Come January, Ice Breakers will stretch along Queens Quay from Yonge to Bathurst.

By Beatrice Paez Dec. 1st, 11:15 am

This Installation in Corktown is Inspired by History

Garden follies appeared in 18th-century French and English gardens.

By Beatrice Paez Nov. 17th, 11:00 am

This Public Art in Corktown Gives a Glimpse of Toronto Through the Ages

"Site Specific" provides a sense of history to an ascendant neighbourhood.

By Beatrice Paez Nov. 3rd, 10:00 am

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How Toronto’s Identity is Reflected in its Public Art

Murals are in constant dialogue with their surroundings.

By Beatrice Paez Oct. 20th, 9:00 am

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This Mural Breathes Life Into Dupont Station

Subway art brightens the city's gloomy underbelly.

By Beatrice Paez Oct. 6th, 10:30 am

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This Arts Festival is Revitalizing Ontario Place

In/Future sets the stage for the park’s return from irrelevance.

By Beatrice Paez Sep. 22nd, 9:00 am

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Travelling Art Gallery Gives Voice and Representation to Sexual Assault Survivors

After a pit stop at Nathan Phillips Square, the gallery will make its way to Toronto university campuses.

By Beatrice Paez Sep. 19th, 10:30 am

This Billboard Near the Rogers Centre Has a Hidden Message

An American artist's own take on emoji.

By Beatrice Paez Sep. 8th, 10:15 am

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This Light Display Livens Up Bay Street

Drake has been inspired by the artist's penchant for trippy colours.

By Beatrice Paez Aug. 25th, 9:00 am

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How You Can Bathe in Chihuly’s Colourful Light For Free Downtown

The glass sculptor's work, currently on display at the ROM, also hangs at the SoHo Metropolitan Hotel.

By Beatrice Paez Aug. 11th, 9:30 am

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How One Famous Street Artist is Transforming Yonge and St. Clair

A reason to visit the area aside from Service Ontario visits.

By Beatrice Paez Jul. 28th, 10:15 am

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Public Art Worth a Double Take

Shayne Dark's condo-front installations aim to bring nature to the urban landscape.

By Beatrice Paez Jul. 13th, 9:00 am

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This Space-Age Public Art Piece Reveals St. Lawrence Market’s Past

No, it's not a teleportation device.

By Beatrice Paez Jun. 2nd, 11:30 am

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This Public Art Honours the Site of Canada’s First Radio Transmission

Roger that.

By Beatrice Paez May. 19th, 10:00 am