In Halifax they have an annual “Art
at Night” event called Nocturne, and we have enjoyed exploring the
Halifax art scene during his event. Our son researched things to keep
us entertained while using his condo here in Toronto, and he
discovered that Toronto has a similar event called Nuit Blanche
(Sleepless Night according to Google Translate). Last night we took the
subway downtown and explored some of the art exhibits scattered
around the city. The event went on all night so the transit system
also ran all night.
Flashing Cars |
It was a warm night, and we started our
evening at Dundas Square, Toronto's version of Times Square. As you
emerge from the Subway, you are instantly surrounded by illuminated
buildings and billboards reaching into the night sky, and amazing
crowds of people. Dundas Square is always busy, but this event
multiplied the crowds tenfold. We picked up a nice map of the event
showing where all the art installations were. The organization of the
event was excellent and there were lots of volunteers handing out
maps and advice.
Radical histories |
Although I must say I was disappointed
in the art of Nuit Blanche, I enjoyed the evening. It was a huge
social event with everyone there to see and be seen, some dressed in
their finest or their most outlandish, and I enjoyed just wandering
around watching the natives of Toronto in their element.
Toronto's People |