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  • An Artistic Expression of Protest: Hanging Putin Installation in Toronto’s Kensington Market

    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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    May 31, 2023
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  • Toronto Man Sculpture on St. Clair Avenue West

    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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    May 19, 2023
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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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    February 25, 2018
    Free Things to Do in Toronto, Fun Things to Do in Toronto, Fun Things To Do With Kids in Winter, Toronto Public Art
  • 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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    August 25, 2014
    Free Things to Do in Toronto, Images From The City, Toronto Public Art
  • Images From The City: You Saw Me When I Wasn’t Looking

    On a Queen St. West patio.

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    May 31, 2014
    Images From The City, Toronto Public Art
  • Balance Sculpture in Liberty Village

    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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    May 25, 2014
    Toronto Public Art
  • 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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    October 23, 2013
    Toronto Public Art
  • Nuit Blanche: Boris Achour’s ‘The rose is without why’

    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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    October 21, 2013
    Free Things to Do in Toronto, Toronto Public Art
  • Ai Weiwei’s Forever Bicycles

    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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    October 15, 2013
    Free Things to Do in Toronto, Fun Things to Do in Toronto, Toronto Public Art
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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…

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    September 1, 2012
    Free Things to Do in Toronto, Fun Things to Do in Toronto, Fun Toronto Parks for Kids, Toronto Churches & Cathedrals, Toronto Public Art
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