Blog Archives

Look to this section to see some of Toronto’s greatest treasures — from public sculptures and street art to architecture and design.

Winter Stations – Living up to the Freeze-Thaw theme!

For the second year, The Beach is playing host to the international design competition, Winter Stations. Given that it was a cold, grey day today, it was great to see so many people out on the beach enjoying the day and the exhibition... It's actually a surreal experience wandering along the beach in full winter gear - especially when you look out and see a guy paddleboarding in the lake! (Now that's dedication to your sport!)




Street Art: King E and Sackville

There are so many great street art murals around the city. Here's a unique one at King St East and Sackville. (Click here to see the full mural)...




Nuit Blanche 2014 in pictures…

So you've probably guessed by now that I am a huge fan of street festivals and of public art! And Nuit Blanche is one of my favourite festivals...




Street Art: Niagara and Bathurst

Check out this incredible street art mural I spotted today! I couldn't believe I'd never noticed it before, but then I found out that it was actually just created about 10 days ago!




Soft Spin — pop-up art installation at Brookfield Place

I love it when you come across an unexpected pop-up art installation. Check out this fun one that was recently in Brookfield Place...




Sherbourne Common — Function meets Form!

If you're ever in the Queen's Quay and Sherbourne area, you totally have to go and check out Sherbourne Common! A perfect marriage of function and form!




Street Art: Queen W and Brookfield

What a great way to call attention to your store using street art...




Ever look up when waiting for the Spadina streetcar?

Ever notice in the hustle and bustle of your day how the little details around you tend to be missed? Here's the surprise I got when I looked up one day...




Street Art: Railway behind Sudbury St

Here's a small taste of some of the amazing street art you'll see on the railway wall behind Sudbury Street...