Author: Torontoartsandevents

© 2021 Publisher, Oxford University Press In Contemporary Art: A Very Short Introduction, Julian Stallabrass argues that street artist Banksy uses his celebrity to create great market value; however, his work by traditional critical analysis is simple, clichéd, not real art but relies on advertising techniques.  This is part of contemporary’s art being controlled and…

The Mega Show, Andy Warhol ran recently at the @AGOtoronto.  After succeeding as a successful commercial illustrator, Warhol exhibited his work in several galleries in the 1950s,and was criticized  as selling out by some but was seen by others as an influential and controversial pop artist, film director and producer.  He took advantage and promoted…

“The Interior Design Show (IDS) will launch its 2022 series of events with its flagship event, IDS Toronto taking place April 7-10. The new spring dates for IDS Toronto were chosen in conjunction with key stakeholders in the industry. This year we explore New Futures with branding by Sali Tabacchi design studio. New Futures will…

Logo © Collision 2021 Collision, Canada’s largest technology show was held from Toronto online from April 20 – 22, 2021 – it was a three-day celebration of Canadian and international innovation.  Attendees included an impressive array of important CEOs, founders, and Hollywood stars like Bo Derek (of the movie, Ten) and  Nicole Kidman.  According to…

Logo Copyright 2020 Web-Summit The Web Summit 2020 technology conference was held online from December 3 to 5, 2020 from Lisbon , Portugal.  This year’s central theme was: ‘where to next’ due to the great uncertainties in our economy.  According to organizers, this conference had more than 100, 000 attendees, 2,000 journalists, 1,000 investors, 2,000…

Gluco Active Team © 2020 Gluco Active Little did the organizers of Collision know that Collision this year would look much different than in 2019; however, they pivoted quickly by announcing early that this year’s would be held online, giving them the time to get all parties (start-ups, partners, media, investors, VCs etc.) on board…

Collision 2019 © 2019 TorontoArtsandEvents Collision from Home brings together the people and companies redefining the global tech industry. Think of it like working from home: join the event online from wherever you are in the world. What is Collision from Home? Times may be uncertain, but one thing remains true. There’s a simple power…

© 2020 TorontoArtsandEvents PDAC, the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada, held its 88th annual International Convention, Trade Show & Investors Exchange in Toronto, Ontario, Canada from March 1 to 4, 2020.  According to its web site, “PDAC exists to protect and promote the interests of the Canadian mineral exploration sector and to ensure a…

© 2020 TorontoArtsandEvents Artist Project welcomes its 13th year with the most exciting show yet with over 300 top contemporary artists from Canada and abroad. Starting February 20th, 2020, guests have the unique opportunity to meet and buy one of a kind pieces directly from artists at the Better Living Centre. From collectors and curators,…

Relaxing at the Beach © 2020 TorontoArtsandEvents. Torontoartsandevents went to the Dominican Republic, staying at the Casa Marina Reef Resort near the town of Sosúa which is located in the northern coast between the city of Puerto Plata and the villa of Cabarete.  It is a well managed resort with good food, excellent beaches and…