Prepare for an enthralling blend of vibrant hues, warmth, illumination, and enthusiasm as Refract: The Seattle Glass Experience comes back to Seattle from October 12 to 15, 2023. Marking its fifth year, this eagerly awaited occasion presents an impressive lineup of fresh exhibitions, extravagant galas, exclusive studio tours, live showcases, and a chance to connect with a diverse group of emerging local glass artists. Together, they exemplify Seattle's reputation as the United States' foremost center for glass art.
Toronto’s Vibrant Public Art Scene
24.08.2023 - 14:21 / forbes.com
Whether it’s the scenic, bicycle-friendly Toronto Islands or the panoramic views from the CN Tower, Toronto is a buzzing metropolis that appeals to all interests. And that includes those who are committed to exploring art in public spaces.
Unlike art that’s displayed within the four walls of museums and galleries, public art is all embracing, something that not only enriches families, and engages the community, but also beautifies the urban environment. It offers visitors and residents alike insights into the local history and culture, while also bringing together people of all ages and backgrounds. In Toronto’s neighborhoods displaying public art, there’s no chance that the streetscape would be seen as monotonous. Rather, it lends a vitality, while also conveying a sense of identity. There are myriad other upsides to urban public art, including tackling social problems and inequalities among different members of society, and, of course, getting people outdoors, including in chilly temperatures.
These are a few of the major (and hidden) public art venues in Toronto — a couple are seasonal — that are sure to awaken your mind to something inspiring. And give you more reason than ever to visit Toronto year-round, especially in the winter.
Lumière: The Art of Light
Set in Trillium Park at Ontario Place, Lumière is an annual, nighttime event, running from March to May. It’s a perfect excuse to get Torontonians and visitors alike to roam about outside, despite the cool temperatures. Wander around this waterfront park and you’ll be dazzled with the glowing displays, illuminated works of art that are scattered along the sinuous, paved paths. The theme of the most recent exhibition was “renewal,” reflecting how everything evolves, as winter transforms into spring. This seasonal event shows off more than a dozen grand installations by Ontario-based artists along the almost one-mile set of paths.
Families anticipate this annual event, especially given that many of the installations are interactive. For example, in this park that’s noted for its blustery winds, the Aeolian Soundscape was an illuminated harp that glowed, thanks to ultraviolet paint and fluorescent strings. This harp took advantage of the breezes, which produce meditative sounds that may be described, by some, as resembling chanting.
Walking right up to Umbra Transit set off a brilliant, same-named lighting effect. It’s given this name because the structure could (in real-time) track the phases of the moon, reflecting a multitude of changing colors and shapes.
Correspondence was a multicolored inflatable sculpture that wrapped around the bridge that’s suspended over the paved path. As visitors sauntered beneath it, they craned their heads up to
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