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[Benito]

Thanks for the updates on the art skycandy. I used to say that Toronto had no outdoor art many many years ago compared with Chicago, we are now doing pretty well, finally.

 

[old boy]

Yes Benito, I believe you're right. It seems not that long ago interest about our public spaces was more incidental. The maturing city adds value and interest to it's public spaces, and I hope this sentiment spills over into all the established parts of Toronto. I don't know if the phrase is used anymore, but ' found art ' springs to mind.

 

[Filip]

Public realm is top notch. Love the art.

Architecture is crap though. Guess you can't have everything at once.

 

[AlvinofDiaspar]

Public realm is top notch. Love the art.
Architecture is crap though. Guess you can't have everything at once.

It's a P3 on a tight deadline - the good old two of out of three fast/good/cheap. I am not super offended by the architecture, just forgettable. The most "offensive" piece, if I have to choose, is the part of the project abutting Corktown Commons. It wasted that frontage.

AoD

 

[EastYorkTTCFan]

Public realm is top notch. Love the art.

Architecture is crap though. Guess you can't have everything at once.

I actually think the opposite the art just looks creepy. I'd almost rather they didn't have any at all

 

[nogoro]

My wife texted me this low-res image of the water works finally working at night. Hope to check it out in-person soon.

My own phone camera not much better. I'm not sure if the lights in the area will always be this bright or it's just because of construction.

 

[skycandy]

Night and Day. A sampling of pics over the past couple of days.

Another curious 'art feature' on Mill St (I believe there are two of these). It doubles as a park bench (I think). And the blue glass glows brightly at night.

 

[Benito]

Thanks for the night and day photos, the art looks great.

 

[stjames2queenwest]

Ya the art installations are super creepy at night. I love it. Hate watered down cheerful art.
Those dying Irish immigrant statues across from Billy bishop are amazing.

 

[James]

I like and appreciate the public art as well. Instead of safe, subtle artwork that just gets blended or, at worst lost, with the background, these pieces get your attention.

 

[skycandy]

Completely agree guys...some people might like safe Norman Rockwell-esque cute public pieces (and I suppose they have their place) that may appear to please the masses, but it can be the more interesting works such as the new art here that create a little controversy and do what art is supposed to do: get gums flapping. Plus this new art is really cool to the touch!

Mind you, I'm sure the new coloured water lights are sure to be a crowd pleaser for most people, and hot doggies on a warm summer evening as well.

 

[EastYorkTTCFan]

Those dying Irish immigrant statues across from Billy bishop are amazing.

There actually only one half of a bigger piece. The other section is actually in ireland and has people leaving for a better life or fleeing, being deported because of crimes.

 

[DonValleyRainbow]

Mind you, I'm sure the new coloured water lights are sure to be a crowd pleaser for most people, and hot doggies on a warm summer evening as well.

I'm so happy those are operating. I tried to trigger them the last time I was down and they weren't operating yet, felt like a kid with a temper-tantrum smashing the button in disappointment.

 

[AlvinofDiaspar]

I'm so happy those are operating. I tried to trigger them the last time I was down and they weren't operating yet, felt like a kid with a temper-tantrum smashing the button in disappointment.

Then you are going to break it, and it won't be repaired for a decade

AoD

 

[smably]

There actually only one half of a bigger piece. The other section is actually in ireland and has people leaving for a better life or fleeing, being deported because of crimes.

I just saw the companion piece in Dublin this weekend. Had no idea it existed -- I was walking by the river and thought "wow, these figures sure look familiar" and looked up the sculptor. It's very good, and very dark.