January 18-27, 2019
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Jan 18, 2019 - Mar 3, 2019
Exhibitions
‘Surface Tension’ is a group exhibition showcasing the work of a dozen local and international designers and artists. It explores the forces at work on water,...
Jan 18, 2019 - Jan 27, 2019
Window Installations
‘Studies’ is a selection of new work by Toronto-based designer-maker Nathan Clarke. ...
Jan 17, 2019 - Jan 31, 2019
South Hill Home has commissioned Vancouver-based lighting designer Matthew McCormick to create an immersive showroom window installation for DesignTO. ...
Jan 18, 2019 - Feb 16, 2019
‘The Aberrant’ is a three dimensional paper installation that attempts to address the experience of a gyopo — a term for Korean expatriates who have been citizens in...
Jan 18, 2019 - Jan 26, 2019
Explore the possibilities when an up-and-coming Design Studio joins forces with Boutique Café operators to enact a singular new vision. ...
‘Black Arts’ are new works from Nicholas Hamilton Holmes that evolve a ‘tubular’ design language of bent, shaped and turned wood. The all black work is designed and...
Jan 18, 2019 - Jan 28, 2019
Asymmetric: adjective; not identical on both sides of a central line; unsymmetrical; lacking symmetry. ...
Jan 22, 2019 - Feb 17, 2019
Our state of being is always influenced by our perspectives. Sensible Horizon seeks out to explore the intersection of two infinite planes as experienced by the observer. ...
‘Constellations’ invites you to select a thread to weave together...
Jan 20, 2019
Events
For two decades Didi Contractor has been designing architecture in...
Jan 21, 2019 - Jan 27, 2019
‘StrataSphere’ is a visual representation of the progression of time and its climatic effects on our environment. This installation seeks to create a multi-dimensional layered landscape through a...
ESSE QUAM VIDERE (To Be Rather Than To Appear) is...
Jan 17, 2019 - Jan 26, 2019
Luvère Studio and bulthaup Toronto present ‘Light Cage Duo’, a living lighting installation with live plants bursting and growing from the confines of a 4’ x 4’ structure...
‘Pro Tem’ is an ongoing series of works by Toronto artist Janine Miedzik. These structures mimic provisional signage and construction notices, offering a familiar yet unexpected visual experience....
Jan 22, 2019 - Jan 25, 2019
Codesign and SKETCH Working Arts present ‘The Plastic Free Kitchen’, a new wood product line designed and fabricated by SKETCH...
‘Dissipate Like a Cloud or Smoke or Wintery Breath’ uses...
A mixed media production illuminating the essence of plant life through the use of poetry and art. When the two come together we bring both the visual and...
Jan 21, 2019 - Jan 21, 2019
Stylist, designer, and HGTV host Tiffany Pratt speaks about her experience making a lasting creative business, personal brand,...
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