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Alan Anderson Jewelry Creates Rocketship Brooch for Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Gala
Alan Anderson is a Toronto-based jeweler whose one-of-a-kind creations have graced the likes of Dame Elizabeth Taylor. His pieces are envisioned to be worn not just on special occasions but as “random acts of glamour” in everyday life. Alan Anderson jewelry is crafted with vintage crystals and stones, ensuring that every piece is as unique…
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Visiting The Peter Triantos Art Gallery
A Tour of the World Renowned Contemporary Abstract and Fine Art Artist’s Studio Last week, I had the opportunity to visit the private studio of Peter Triantos, the Toronto-based internationally acclaimed contemporary artist. This sprawling space on Brandon Avenue beautifully showcases the artist’s spectacular artworks in progress, and many completed pieces which are also on…
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The Moose in the City Project in Toronto
The History of the City’s Beloved Moose Sculptures The Moose in the City project was a public art display that took place in Toronto in the year 2000. It involved placing 326 life-sized moose sculptures throughout the city, decorated by local artists. The project was conceived by George Cohon, the founder of McDonald’s Canada, who…
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DrawnTogether Art Gallery Show at Studio IDFK
Elevating Collective Artistry on a Modern Canvas – An Art App Inspired by a Surrealist Drawing Game Picture the art that would have emerged when visionaries like Frida Kahlo and Salvador Dalí played a drawing game called Exquisite Corpse (Cadavre Exquis) during the 1920s Surrealist movement. Invented by André Breton, Marcel Duchamp, Jacques Prévert and…
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Determined Man Mural in the Junction
Lansdowne, Dundas, and College are three major streets in the Junction Triangle neighbourhood in Toronto, forming key points within the area. There are many impressive murals in the Junction we will be sharing with you, and this is one worth exploring when you visit. What does this man have on his mind, and what is…
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Lamps Studio Design by Deisy Sosa
Lamps and lighting are my favourite type of home decor. Filling your home with light through a beautiful piece of art makes your space a little more special and vibrant. One of my favourite things about attending the One of A Kind show in Toronto is discovering local artisans who don’t have brick and mortar…
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Al Waxman Statue in Bellevue Square Park
In Bellevue Square Park in Kensington Market, a life-size bronze statue commemorates the late actor and director Al Waxman. Best known for his portrayal of Larry King in the television series “King of Kensington,” Waxman was involved in over 1000 productions across radio, television, film, and stage. The statue, created by artist Ruth Abernethy was…
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Images From The City: Eviction at St. Stephen-In-The-Fields
On the morning of Friday November 24th, 2023, the City of Toronto began clearing an encampment of unhoused people in Kensington Market, near the Church of St. Stephen-In-The-Fields. The city said it was responding to complaints from residents and businesses about safety and sanitation issues, and that it had offered shelter space to the encampment…
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Amália Rodrigues Mural in Little Portugal
This artwork in Little Portugal is part of an international project honouring the life and contributions of the renowned Portuguese artist, Amália Rodrigues, known as the ‘Rainha do Fado’ (Queen of Fado). Rodrigues, through her successful career, toured the world and elevated the iconic Portuguese sound to international recognition. The mural was created by Montreal…
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Pancakes & Booze Art Show at Revival
Tonight is the second night of the Pancakes & Booze Art Show at Revival. This hugely popular pop-up event has become one of North America’s largest art movements in the past decade. Since it started in LA in 2009, the event has popped up over 500 times in 35+ cities across Europe and North America,…