Art Toronto 2017

Alana de Haan October 30, 2017

Art Toronto is an annual international contemporary art fair where galleries around the world come to Toronto to showcase their newest works. This year's exhibition was fantastic and filled with colourful inspiration in a variety of different mediums. The following images highlight some of the show's most unique pieces, many of which I would have loved to take home. I've credited the artists where possible.

Lingering Appeal, 2017 Steve Driscoll — *Lingering Appeal,* 2017 **Steve Driscoll**

Sculpture #6, 2016 Simon Bilodeau — *Sculpture #6*, 2016 **Simon Bilodeau**

Ravine, 2017 Kim Dorland — *Ravine,* 2017 **Kim Dorland**

(L) Self-Portrait (Malaga), 2017 and (R) Man in California, 2017 Erik Olson — (L) *Self-Portrait (Malaga),* 2017 and (R) *Man in California*, 2017 **Erik Olson**

(L) Spill and (R) River (Standing with Standing Series), 2017 Wanda Koop — (L) *Spill* and (R) *River (Standing with Standing Series),* 2017 **Wanda Koop**

Flowers, 2017 Neil Farber & Michael Dumontier — *Flowers,* 2017 **Neil Farber & Michael Dumontier**

Ness Lee for the Drake — **Ness Lee** for the Drake

Life is like a box of chocolates - I can't afford it, 2017 Brad Phillips — *Life is like a box of chocolates - I can't afford it*, 2017 **Brad Phillips**

Cranes Son Ten 11, 2017 James Verbicky — *Cranes Son Ten 11*, 2017 **James Verbicky**

Unknown, Karine Giboulo — *Unknown,* **Karine Giboulo**

Moon, 2013 Dan Hudson — *Moon,* 2013 **Dan Hudson**

A Heart Makes a Bad Hula Hoop, 2014 Ben Skinner — *A Heart Makes a Bad Hula Hoop*, 2014 **Ben Skinner**

Fossile BM04, 2016 Laurent Lamarche — *Fossile BM04*, 2016 **Laurent Lamarche**

pr 56, 2016 Marten Elder — *pr 56*, 2016 **Marten Elder**

Skull, 2017 Erik Olson — *Skull*, 2017 **Erik Olson**

Constructs (Going For It), 2016 Nicolas Grenier — *Constructs (Going For It)*, 2016 **Nicolas Grenier**

Detail of Heavy Heavy (Hoop Dreams), 2016 Esmaa Mohamoud — *Detail of Heavy Heavy (Hoop Dreams)*, 2016 **Esmaa Mohamoud**

backdrop for shadows, 2017 Derek Liddington — *backdrop for shadows*, 2017 **Derek Liddington**

The Palindromic Four Seasons, 2017 Douglas Coupland — *The Palindromic Four Seasons*, 2017 **Douglas Coupland**

Eat the Rich Series, 2017 Damien Hirst — *Eat the Rich Series,* 2017 **Damien Hirst**

Not Over You, 2016 Mark Clintberg — *Not Over You,* 2016 **Mark Clintberg**

(L) High-sign High Time, 2017 and (R) Power Dynamics, 2017 Jennifer Lefort — (L) *High-sign High Time*, 2017 and (R) *Power Dynamics,* 2017 **Jennifer Lefort**

Landscape Painting Version 7, 2017 Patrick Cruz — *Landscape Painting Version 7,* 2017 **Patrick Cruz**

Various, 2017 Ross Bonfanti — Various, 2017 **Ross Bonfanti**

Angel C699, 2017 Ross Bonfanti — *Angel C699*, 2017 **Ross Bonfanti**

(T) Sweetheart Sampler (PA721B0835), 2016 and (B) Special Round Assortment (PA721B0833) 2016 Peter Anton — (T) *Sweetheart Sampler (PA721B0835),* 2016 and (B) *Special Round Assortment (PA721B0833)* 2016 **Peter Anton**

PUNKBUDDHA "Untitled Masterpiece II" feat. Basquiat, 2017 Metis Atash — *PUNKBUDDHA "Untitled Masterpiece II" feat. Basquiat*, 2017 **Metis Atash**

Big Heart, 2013 David Drebin — *Big Heart*, 2013 **David Drebin**

Crow with No Mouth, 2007 Knox Martin — *Crow with No Mouth,* 2007 **Knox Martin**

You Look Great, 2017 Jade Rude — *You Look Great*, 2017 **Jade Rude**

Various, 2017 Tess Michalik — Various, 2017 **Tess Michalik**

Nuit Blanche 2017

Alana de Haan October 2, 2017

The theme for this year’s Nuit Blanche was Many Possible Futures which featured art installations exploring the current political climate, the acts of protest, resistance, and revolution, and ultimately, the future. This was my fifth year attending the all-night art event, and I’ve finally discovered the key to a successful evening - heading out at 3 o'clock in the morning. By this time, the crowds have dissipated, rewarding you with quiet streets, ample viewing space, and no line-ups whatsoever. Another great event!