Toronto City Hall
The year’s theme for Nuit Blanche 2023 was Breaking Ground, as it explored ideas about the natural world, change and innovation. Traditionally defined as the preparation for building or planting,
Toronto Waterfront Exhibition
The Waterfront Exhibit
Breaking Ground invited Nuit Blanche artists to create thought- provoking artworks that analyzed the impacts of climate change, how the construction and development of Toronto’s urban landscapes impacts communities and collective responsibilities around land and stewardship.
Aga Khan Museum
From sunset to sunrise, reflected on the Museum’s 2023 theme, UNEARTHING our INTERDEPENDENCE, an escape on an exciting journey of art, dance, and music at the Aga Khan Museum, Aga Khan Park, and the Ismaili Centre, Toronto.
Embarking on an inspiring night filled with live music, dance, and visual art was the them. Featured was contemplative poetry and storytelling, entrancing music, and ritual from diverse traditions. This year’s event was inspired by the timeless legacy of one of history’s most famous poets, Rumi.
Japanese Cultural Centre
Guests took in performances by international, national, and local artists, and explored vibrant art installations, including GO FISH, an outdoor video tryptic created by Nettie Wild and Scott Smith.
Schedule
7 pm–7 am | GO FISH by Nettie Wild and Scott Smith | Aga Khan Park
GO FISH took viewers inside the annual herring migration — when hundreds of millions of herring return to the Salish Sea. Their spawn paints a milky turquoise collar along its shores. For a few chaotic days, the Salish Sea is transformed. GO FISHcaptures the patterns of this mayhem as the herring “set the table,” and we discover the extraordinary cast of wildlife and humans who come to dinner.
10 am–midnight | Gallery Hours*| Aga Khan Museum
7 pm | Opening Ceremony | Aga Khan Park
To mark the opening of Nuit Blanche at the Museum, Pamela Carter, a team member of the Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre and from the Tsimshian and Ditidaht First Nations on the Coast of BC,welcomed to Tkaronto, Elder Barb Whyte of the K’ómoks Territory, where GO FISH was filmed. The ceremony will conclude with remarks from Nettie Wild and Scott Smith about their installation.
7 pm–7 am | Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre Tipi and Sacred Fire | Aga Khan Park
Sacred Fire | Fire-keepers: Norman Irish and Julian Robbins
Tipi | Painted by Indigenous Artist Phil Cote
7:15 pm | Whirling Workshop| Ismaili Centre, Toronto
Limited spots available.
7:30 pm | Haiku reading by Lara Okihiro Presented by the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre | Courtyard
8 pm and 9 pm | Storytelling with the Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre | Aga Khan Park
Storytellers: Anthony Gladue and Kevin Myran
8 pm | Divine Trio Presented by Raag-Mala Toronto| Nanji Family Foundation Auditorium | Aga Khan Museum
8:15 pm–1:15 am | TD Pop-up Performances | Courtyard
8:45 pm | Ginan and Qasida | Ismaili Centre, Toronto
9 pm | Shizue’s Path reading by Mark Sakamoto Presented by the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre | Courtyard
10 pm | Fethi Nadjem and Moneka Family | Ismaili Centre, Toronto
11:30 pm | ISHQ | Nanji Family Foundation Auditorium | Aga Khan Museum
12 am | Sama with Soley Ensemble | Ismaili Centre, Toronto
1:30 am | Mekaal Hasan Band | Nanji Family Foundation Auditorium | Aga Khan Museum
Edward Gardens Exhibit
We look forward to the 2024 edition of Nuit Blanche.
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