Artist Project: Tech influences in contemporary art

(Artist: Harv Glazer / Pornigami Yoko)

By Sonya Davidson

If you're in Toronto this weekend make time to visit the annual Artist Project Contemporary Art Fair on now until February 22nd at the Better Living Centre, Exhibition Place. The exhibition features over 5000 works of art by over 250 artists. 

The Opening Night party last night had many in attendance and three hours was definintely not enough for me. But I had noted just a few of works inspired by social media and technology. 

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The Power Plant's Old & New Tech Themed PowerBall

Text and photos by Sonya Davidson

Last night brought out the most influential and high-profiled crowd in Toronto's contemporary art scene. Considered THE fundraising gala of the year, The Power Plant's annual PowerBall featured much talked about theme of "Old/New World." 

This year’s event paid tribute to the revolutionary time when digital technology developed from an analogue world, transforming everything from music, art, fashion and food. The event celebrated the the old and new world with work by local and international artists.

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This Is Not A Toy exhibition takes you to that happy place

Text and photos by Sonya Davidson

Art can be sometimes intimidating and untouchable but at this freshly opened exhibit there is a feeling of wonderment. There is a sense that art is accessible, playful and luxurious all at the same time. THIS IS NOT A TOY is a contemporary art and design exhibition that offers an unprecedented, close-up look at incredible works of art from private collectors from around the world including several pieces from the home of Pharrell Williams, guest curator of this show.

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