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12 Jun

Brazilian-born and Miami-made, Romero Britto is an international artist that uses vibrant, bold and colourful patterns to reflect his optimistic view of the world around him. Romero has created a visual language of hope and happiness all its own that is relatable to all, inspiring millions. Self-taught at an early age, he painted on scraps of paper or cardboard or any medium he could find before coming into his own and travelling to Paris where he was introduced to the works of Matisse and Picasso. His appreciation of these masters influenced him to create an iconic style that The New York Times said: “exudes warmth, optimism and love.” Romero’s work has been exhibited in galleries and museums in over 100 countries, including the Salon de la Société Nationale des Beaux Arts exhibition at the Carrousel du Louvre in 2008 and 2010. In 2013, Maria Elena and Carlos Slim Domit invited Romero...

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02 May

London Kaye is a classically trained dancer who discovered her passion for crochet at the age of 13. Kaye received a dance scholarship to NYU and after graduation, dove into the local street-art scene. She began developing her signature style by crocheting on fences. She has adorned the windows of ABC Carpet and Home and has recently crocheted pieces for major brands including Red Valentino, Starbucks, Miller Lite, Chex Mix, and the TBS Network. According to Condé Nast Traveller, "London Kaye is the one to watch."...

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28 Apr

London Kaye is a classically trained dancer who discovered her passion for crochet at the age of 13. Kaye received a dance scholarship to NYU and after graduation, dove into the local street-art scene. She began developing her signature style by crocheting on fences. She has adorned the windows of ABC Carpet and Home and has recently crocheted pieces for major brands including Red Valentino, Starbucks, Miller Lite, Chex Mix, and the TBS Network. According to Condé Nast Traveller, "London Kaye is the one to watch."...

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07 Feb

Wired consists of a single wire strand 3200 feet long and porcelain protrusions. Inspired by brain concepts of connectivity, plasticity and central control, this piece offers a sensual, intriguing and playful study of contrast between the physicality and the mystery. Layers of connections binding parts into one unusual, ever changing dynamic force. kengangbar.com Detailed Directions - PATH Map  ...

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11 May

Oscar Nuñez is best known for playing Oscar Martinez on NBC's The Office. He has won an Emmy, two SAG Awards, an ALMA Award, a TV Land Award and an Impact Award from the National Hispanic Media Coalition for the role. Oscar has had roles in the films The Proposal, The 33, and Baywatch; guest starred on the TV shows New Girl, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, American Housewife, NCIS: L.A., iZombie, and Curb Your Enthusiasm; lent his voice to the animations of Bob's Burgers, Home, 3 Below, and Where’s Waldo?; recurred on Showtime’s Shameless, CBS’ Life in Pieces, and Comedy Central’s Reno 911; created and starred in his own Comedy Central series Halfway Home; and was a series regular on the USA legal comedy Benched and the TBS sci-fi comedy People of Earth. He currently stars in Mr. Iglesias on Netflix....

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12 Jun

Sam Mogelonsky is a Toronto-based artist and curator. She holds a BFAH from Queen’s University, (Kingston, Ontario) and an MFA from Central Saint Martin’s College of Art (London, UK) and has exhibited in Canada, the UK, France, Ireland and Portugal. She has participated in residencies in: London, UK; Mandelieu de la Napuole, France; Llorenc de Penedes, Spain; and the Toronto Islands, and she is the recipient of Emerging Artist Grants from the Toronto Arts Council and the Ontario Arts Council. Her work is held in Canadian and international collections....

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19 May

Inspired by the essential expression and rhythmic beauty of Bulgari’s Divas’ Dream collection, Pascale Girardin created Illumnation, a sculpture that combines the richness and elegance of the Maison’s heritage. Each ceramic element has been carefully handcrafted and glazed in rich tones of emerald green and soft white, paying homage to Italy’s famous floral gardens. Accents of jewelled lustre and opalescence add a poetic touch to this piece, equally underlining the important value of brain research advancement. pascalegirardin.com/...

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11 May

Hot on the heels of their best season in franchise history, the Toronto Raptors joined the movement for better brain health. Signed by the full roster of the 2015-16 Toronto Raptors, this brain sculpture is dedicated to the fight against dementia. Whether you’re young, middle-aged or older, you can make changes now and potentially reduce your risk....

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16 Feb

The Age of Enlightenment is an interactive brain installation that allows the visualization of functional sensory pathways excited by visual and auditory stimuli. Playing with light and sound, artists Ninat Friedland and Avrum Hollinger excite the senses of viewers – and their brains – making visible the regions involved in the processing of these phenomena. Inspired by MRI studies and evolving research in aging and neuroscience, the artists illuminate connection and disconnect in the changing brain. Avrum Hollinger's Website...

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01 May

Jieun June Kim is a Toronto-based, Korean-born painter, muralist and art producer. She graduated with honours from Duksung Women’s University in Korea, receiving a BFA in Korean Painting and Fashion Design, and received her MFA in Visual Arts from Washington University in St. Louis. She has exhibited her paintings around the world since 2010 at notable galleries and events, exploring the idea of “home” as an immigrant. Kim is also interested in creating a safe space through street art, and has created numerous murals with various arts organizations, such as Street Art Toronto as well as for corporate partners, including Samsung, Up Canada and Collective Arts Brewery. She is a recipient of the Newcomer and Refugee Artist Mentorship grant from the Toronto Arts Council (2018) and was one of the artists in residence at the Museum of Contemporary Art Toronto (2019). She is the co-founder of KJ Bit Collective, which...

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