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'The Archivist' is a performative character by Pixel Heller, capturing the essence of Caribbean carnival. By documenting its traditions, characters, and histories, it bridges past and present, preserving carnival as a living archive of cultural pride, resilience, and community.

Exhibition

Jan 24

‘A Tribe Called Sagrada’ is a series of sculptural lamps by Amulette that celebrates heritage architecture through bold forms and refined textures. Each piece, entirely handmade, merges contemporary design with cultural legacy.

A Tribe Called Sagrada

Exhibition

A Tribe Called Sagrada

Jan 21

'A Name To It' by Boris Yu confronts buried pasts to illuminate the complex sentiments of (un)narrating the language of manhood. A space of rest commemorates past versions of manhood that have protected while building space for the versions to come.

Exhibition

Jan 24

'Sonic Interiors' is an four speaker sound installation by Mathew Garland that aims to showcase how public spaces can be designed to support people who identify as highly sensitive, specifically through the aural sense.

Sonic Interiors

Exhibition

Sonic Interiors

Jan 24

Experience a transformative fusion of art and fashion at this textile art exhibition by Lilian Hallak. Explore a vibrant collection of fabric designs merging traditional artistry with functional beauty. Celebrate the limitless creativity that turns textiles into unique expressions of individuality and culture. Join us in this colourful journey of self-expression through fabric art.

Threads of Imagination

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Threads of Imagination

Jan 24

Visit the Andreu World Toronto Showroom to see a textile installation by industrial designer Laura Carwardine made from repurposed berry baskets and nylon rope. This study in repetition allows the process of prototyping to be shared with the viewer.

Exhibition

Jan 24

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The Interior Design Show celebrates and promotes the best in global and Canadian design, from emerging designers to legacy brands. IDS is not just a fair — it’s a total design experience.

Interior Design Show Toronto 2025

Exhibition

Interior Design Show Toronto 2025

Jan 23

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Experience 'DOT DIALOG: The Human Senses', an interactive multisensory exhibition by DIALOG for DesignTO 2025. Explore how design engages sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell to create sustainable, human-centred spaces. Free and open to all hosted at DIALOG’s Toronto studio.

DOT DIALOG: The Human Senses

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DOT DIALOG: The Human Senses

Jan 24

Trauma-informed artist Olivia Mae Sinclair explores forgiveness, devotion, and healing through screen-printed textiles and poetry. 'FORGIVENESS/RESENTMENT' uses transitional space to examine memory, pain, and recovery, inviting viewers to reflect on the tension between letting go and holding on.

FORGIVENESS/RESENTMENT

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FORGIVENESS/RESENTMENT

Jan 24

An immersive exhibition for self-celebration featuring interactive installations, a hypnosis lounge, and creative workshops. Participants are invited to explore intentional living, personal growth, and community, discovering a renewed sense of joy while blending work and humanness with unapologetic celebration.

Permission to Celebrate

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Permission to Celebrate

Jan 24

A performative textile installation, where the artist/designer will hand-tie modular units of naturally dyed, fused, laser etched, and laser cut silk fabrics together. The finished yardage will be on display for the duration of Toronto design week.

DO: MAKING AS AN ACT OF ENDURANCE

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DO: MAKING AS AN ACT OF ENDURANCE

Jan 23

‘Dwell’ is a design exhibition that offers opportunities to slow down and connect in the hustle and bustle of Union Station – Canada's busiest transportation hub. Five artists and designers explore what taking pause amidst the rush of urban travel looks like.

DesignTO Project Exhibition

Jan 24

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