Toronto’s take on modern art is called Art Toronto 2011. It will occur from October 28 until October 31 at the Metro Toronto Convention Center. Art Toronto will hold a special preview night on October 27. The show will run from noon until 8 pm each day. Those wanting to attend can buy tickets for the event online starting in September. The event will benefit the Art Gallery of Ontario. Visitors to Art Toronto will be able to visit presentations by over 100 artists from 13 different countries. Visitors Read the rest of this entry »
August 7th,2011 Uncategorized |
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Public art is free and available for anyone to stop and take a look. The city of Toronto offers the public an opportunity to view many different kinds of function and form.
Toronto has over 200 public art items that can be found in large squares, parks, courtyards and streets. The pieces serve to commemorate historical events and personalities as well as to create a thought provoking experience for the viewers.
Public art is just one aspect of the world of art in Toronto. Toronto hosts many art fairs, offers tours to Read the rest of this entry »
August 6th,2011 Uncategorized |
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Most artists would consider it a tragedy if all of thei works were stolen from a gallery. However, Eva Lewarne considered it an honor when all of her works were stolen from the Grand Palais in Paris, because, “that was where Picasso was discovered.” (Lewarne, artiststoronto.net) Lewarne graduated from Ontario College of Art where painting was her specialty. She said that during her time there all she did was paint and drink coffee. Her paintings depict Read the rest of this entry »
August 4th,2011 Uncategorized |
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An unassuming entrance pulls you to a whole new world of treasures, nestled in the center of the city. Planted in the shadows of larger galleries, but growing in popularity and certainly not forgotten. Upon entering the gallery, you are immediately overcome with the great talent of the artists that bare their creative souls, waiting for you to discover their works. When searching for fresh and exciting new art from the local artist, this is where your Read the rest of this entry »
August 2nd,2011 Uncategorized |
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