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An Artistic Expression of Protest: Hanging Putin Installation in Toronto’s Kensington Market
In a bold act of protest against Russian President Vladimir Putin’s devastating invasion of Ukraine, a resident of Kensington Market made a statement by commissioning from a local artist a lifelike hanging mannequin of Putin. When asked about the motivation behind it, the resident (who requested anonymity) explained they wanted to bring attention to the…
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Toronto Man Sculpture on St. Clair Avenue West
Back in August 2019, when this colossal sculpture was unveiled, it instantly grabbed everyone’s attention. People started calling it “Condo Man,” but its official name is Toronto Man. Standing tall at 25 feet, this bronze statue was crafted by German artist Stephan Balkenhol. Commissioned by Camrost Felcorp, it plays a prominent role in a three-condo…
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Toronto Light Fest in Distillery District
This is the second year that the Toronto Light Fest has lit up the Distillery District and it is spectacular. From a piano that plays light to a fire-breathing dragon to a pyramid made of thousands of gummy bears, this is a stunning display of light, art and creativity in one of my favourite parts…
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Images From The City: LOVE in the Distillery District
An art installation of love locks, inspired by Jane Austen. “My heart is, and always will be, yours.”
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Balance Sculpture in Liberty Village
The only thing better than public art is public art that incorporates lots and lots of splashing water. We came across this lovely sculpture in Liberty Village and my little man thought it was pretty cool. This sculpture waterfall feature is called “Balance” and pays tribute to the area’s industrial history. It was created by…
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Murals in the Village of Islington: The Old Swimming Hole
The murals in the Village of Islington are amazing. I love The Old Swimming Hole, which is located right by my favourite lunch spot Chodang Soon. All the murals in this area are really something special, and you should check them out. Two new ones are being unveiled tomorrow: ‘Faces of Islington’ and ‘Everyone. Everywhere’…
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Nuit Blanche: Boris Achour’s ‘The rose is without why’
The other work of art I loved from Nuit Blanche 2013 is right across from Ai Weiwei’s Forever Bicycles. French artist Boris Achour’s The rose is without why makes Nathan Phillips Square glow with light. The work consists of a short poem by 17th-century poet Angelus Silesius written with fluorescent lights. It spans more than…
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Ai Weiwei’s Forever Bicycles
There aren’t many chances in life to see and touch a sculpture created by a living legend. That is why all I wanted for my birthday was to see Ai Weiwei’s Forever Bicycles. It was unveiled for Nuit Blanche and is still on display in Nathan Phillips Square (Après Nuit!). It is absolutely beautiful. One…
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Toronto Sculpture Garden: Gold, Silver & Lead
Right now, there is a stack of Honda Civics piled up in the Toronto Sculpture Garden. Gold, Silver & Lead, the free park’s current exhibit, is very cool. The Toronto Sculpture Garden was established in 1981, making it one of the city’s oldest public art spaces. It was a collaboration between the City of Toronto…