Most people have at least one object in their possession that holds sentimental value. Whether a family heirloom like an old ring or necklace, or something more mundane such as a favourite book, these treasured belongings hold special meaning to their owners. But people don’t often pause to consider the stories behind these objects.
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With Toronto’s Museum of Contemporary Art’s (MOCA) opening weekend behind us, the gallery intends to stand out from all other art institutions in Toronto. But will it? MOCA reopened its…
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United Way and Pantone create the colour of change
by Holly Walkerby Holly WalkerCoral LED lights illuminate the inside of a box set in Nathan Phillips Square, as fog clouds your sight and a recurring ding fills your ears every few seconds. This…
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It begins with us: How to address troubling art in the era of #MeToo
With the #MeToo movement sparking debate in the arts and entertainment industries, post-secondary professionals are bringing learning opportunities to the classrooms. Leaders of Toronto’s arts scene took part in “#MeToo…
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Nuit Blanche installation explores police and LGBTQ relationship
Karsten Sollors takes the stage on Sept. 29 at Brendan Fernandes’s Nuit Blanche installation. (Jennifer La Grassa/Ryersonian) Twenty police cars lined two blocks of Bay Street, their red and blue…