Entries in Toronto (101)

Friday
Mar282014

Japanese designer Kunihiko Morinaga futuristic exhibition opens with no distractions.

By Sonya Davidson

How curious are we? An invitation to a special exhibition piques our collective interest for the forward thinking fashion collaboration between Japanese designer Kunihiko Morinaga of ANREALAGE and Trident gum. Wait. What?

The conceptual fashion line asks us to focus more and minimize distractions in our daily life. Each piece in the collection is made of radio frequency shielding fabric protecting us from the virtual world.

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Monday
Mar102014

Royal Ontario Museum Unveils Treasures of the Forbidden City 

By Sonya Davidson

There are so many secrets and stories of the Forbidden City. For over 500 years, Chinese Emperors and their families lived within the walls of opulence and away from public eye. Behind the gates of the world's largest imperial palace is an incredible collection of extraordinary treasures. The stories of those who lived there were equally as intriguing. From young Emperors to Empress Dowager Cixi known as "The Dragon Lady" to the concubines and the over 70,000 eunuchs who served as servants -- the dynasties have many stories! 

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Wednesday
Mar052014

SlideShow: 2014 Sony Dealer Show

Sony Canada showed off its upcoming Spring line up of products including its latest 4K TVs, an impressive array of cameras from their Alpha and NEX lines, action cameras, their new Xperia Z2 tablet and smartphone as well as home theatre speakers, soundbars and some interesting wearable devices. Here's a peek at what the dealer show offered.

Friday
Feb072014

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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