The City is a Gallery: Public Art Tour
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About Event
Toronto is home to some of the world’s greatest public art. Our streets are lined with renowned works by international art stars and Canadian icons alike. This city is an open-air gallery if you simply know where to look.
On this tour, hosted by artist and designer Michael Usling, we see our city through the lens of the artists who dapple our streetscape. From Banksy’s one night in the city to some of the first public artworks ever commissioned by Toronto, you will leave this tour with fresh eyes for what has been hiding in plain sight.
Duration: 2.5hrs
Starting Point: Monument to the War of 1812, Douglas Coupland, Bathurst and Lakeshore NW Corner.
Ending Point: Dreaming, Jaume Plensa, Richmond-Adelaide Centre
Price: This tour operates on a pay-what-you-can basis. Most guests choose to pay between $25 - $35 per person.
Accessibility: this tour takes place along downtown city streets and is therefore accessible for most kinds of mobility devices.
Disclaimer: By booking this tour you acknowledge that you accept personal responsibility for your safety. You understand and confirm that you are participating in this tour voluntarily, and understand the associated risks. You must be sure to obey all rules of the road, including waiting at red lights, staying on sidewalks, and crossing at designated crosswalks. For your own safety, you must stick to the designated walking paths. You release Hidden Rivers Tours and Matthew Jordan from any liability.
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Location
Bathurst Street & Lake Shore Boulevard West
Bathurst Street & Lake Shore Boulevard West
Toronto, ON, Canada
About The Hosts
Hidden Rivers creates walking tours and courses designed to deepen your connection to Toronto. We explore Toronto's infrastructure, history, and urban ecology to feel more rooted in the place we call home.
Michael Usling is an artist and communications professional with an MFA in Public Art and New Artistic Strategies from Bauhaus-Universität Weimar.
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Photos and videos may be taken at this event for future promotional purposes. By attending the event, you consent to being photographed / filmed. If you'd prefer not to be photographed, please let the hosts know.
Hosts reserve the right to refuse entry or remove any participant who does not comply with the event rules or guidelines. Please be respectful of the hosts and other participants. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the hosts directly.