BKonthescene

Where the arts come together

Category: Exhibition

  • DX INTERSECTION 2016-DISPATCH@Design Exchange(Fri.,Nov.4th,2016)

    On November 4, The Design Exchange hosted the annual DX Intersection party. DX Intersection is the annual fundraiser for Design Exchange and Canada’s Design Museum. It was a night to remember, and the experience was complete with tasty beverages, amazing food, and great tunes! DX Intersection was greatly anticipated and attended by hundreds of art,…

  • ART T.O.@M.T.C.C.(Thurs.,Oct.27th,2016

    The official opening of Art Toronto was a unique and important benefit gala for the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) which has raised $5 million dollars over the past 15 years. Funds raised at the event help support the AGO’s exhibition and education programs, with a portion of the proceeds going to purchase works of…

  • Canadian Art Gala Auction Preview Cocktail Reception@Waddington Auctioneers(Thurs.,Sept.15th,2016)

    It was an Auction Preview Cocktail Reception at Waddington’s Auctioneers, 275 King St. E. on Thursday night. This preview is in anticipation of the gala which takes place at Andrew Richard Design on Thursday, September 22nd,2016, and includes more than 350 influential art, cultural, philanthropic and business leaders. The gala offers one of the largest…

  • Canadian National Exhibition@Toronto Lakefront(Aug.19th-Sept.5th, 2016)

    It was the 138th edition of The CNE. Guest were welcomed to the opening ceremony with a Parade Procession which included:Toronto Police Mounted Unit and a Youth Guard. Chef Michael Smith, CNE General Manager Virginia Ludy and President of the CNE Brian Ashton all stepped up to the podium to welcome the guest who attended…

  • 11th Annual Kultura Filipino Arts Festival@Nathan Phillips Square(August 5th-7th,2016)

    By BK on the SCENE The Kultura Festival was held at Nathan Phillips Square from August 5th to 7th, 2016, with its 11th consecutive year of traditional and modern Filipino cultural experience.  http://www.kultura.ca/about The Kultura’s culinary battle returned this year with  Kain Kalye: Filipino Street Eats Competition. Guests were able to tour/taste the traditional and…

  • Toronto Maple Leafs Centennial Exhibit@Hockey Hall Of Fame+NHL Draft Party@Real Sports Bar&Grill

    By Bill Kwan With 67 Players and 12 Builders, Toronto’s hockey franchise boasts the most Honoured Members inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Beginning in 1917 as the Arenas, becoming the St. Patricks in 1922 and then the Maple Leafs in 1927, the Toronto Maple Leaf Centennial exhibit pays homage to those that have…

  • Moonlight Gala 2016@The McMichael Canadian Art Collection(Sat.,June 4th,2016)

    This signature event celebrated the 50th anniversary of the McMichael Canadian Art Collection with a culinary extravaganza, award-winning Ontario wines, live entertainment, and a live and silent auction of unique, high-quality items. The McMichael Canadian Art Collection offered visitors an extraordinary event in an exceptional setting. http://moonlightgala.mcmichael.com/ Guests were first to experience the special exhibition…

  • SNAP 2016 A Photographic Art Fundraiser for ACT@Reference Library(Thurs.,March31st,2016)

    SNAP!, presented by TD, is one of Toronto’s most exciting annual auction of contemporary photography, held in support of the AIDS Committee of Toronto (ACT). Featuring both a live auction and silent auction, SNAP! took place Thursday, March 31, 2016 at the Bram & Bluma Appel Salon (Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street) with Dragons…

  • Toronto Comicon@M.T.C.C.(Fri.,March18th-20th,2016)

    TORONTO COMICON as presented by FAN EXPO CANADA™ has now grown to become a spectacular 3 day event! Located in the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, the show boasted unique exhibitors, presentations, workshops and many celebrity guests. Other “Must See Events” included: Meet DEADPOOL creator Rob Liefeld, A Celebrity Photo Session, Sketch Duesl, Innerspace Live with…

  • Outsiders-American Photography and Film 1950s-1980s@AGO(Tues.,March 8th,2016)

    We were invited to the preview of Outsiders on Tues.,March 8th at the AGO(which runs from March 12 – May 29, 2016. Outsider is all about American Photography and Film from 1950s – 1980s Determined to capture life as they saw it, the photographers and filmmakers featured in the Art Gallery of Ontario’s searing new…

  • Artist Project-Contemporary Art Fair@Exhibition Place(Feb.18th-21st,2016)

    This is Toronto’s hottest art fair where guests can explore and discover works of art from over 250 top contemporary artists from Canada and abroad. This is a unique opportunity to meet and buy art directly from artists. The organizers allowed patrons to be”re-admitted”all weekend without being charged admission fees for a second time. We…

  • 27th Annual 12 Trees Of Christmas Preview-The Joy Of Creativity@Gardiner Museum(Thurs.,Nov.12th,2015)

    A special guided tour took place at the Gardiner Museum for the annual 12 Trees event. Dee Dee Eustace is the curator of this year’s 12 Trees, with the support of 12 Tree artist and designers to create this year’s edition called”The Joy Of Creativity.” This explores the possibilities of what a Christmas tree can…

  • The Annual Stone Tile Gala Event(Thurs.,Nov.12th,2015)

    By Nicholas Chan The annual Stone Tile Gala was the perfect setting to bring together the GTA’s design industry professionals in one spot. For over 20 years, Stone Tile has been recognized as North America’s foremost authority on natural and manufactured tiles. The showroom was a perfect place to hold the gala. Though a huge…

  • Jenice J. Heo@Andrew Richards -Neil Young Series-Opening Night@Struck Contemporary(Turs.,Nov.5th,2015)

    It was the grand opening of the Jenice J. Heo “Neil Young Series of art. This was part two of the “Struck Contemporary”series that showcased some amazing art such as Andy Warhol’s original artwork. The invited guest were treated to great hospitality which included:delicious appetizers, creative desserts and an open bar. Two art work that…

  • Boom Box@Tiff Bell Lightbox(Thurs.,Nov.5th,2015)

    By Nicolas Chan It was called”A Night Of Explosive Creativity Inspired By The Exhibition of Andy Warhol:Stars Of The Silver Screen” and it delivered in style on a Thursday night in Toronto. This event was named by Best Of Toronto’s Annual Event Of The Year For 2014. This event proclaimed that “Everyone will be famous…

  • Henzel Studio Collarbortions by Henzel@Relative Space(Fri.,Oct.23rd,2015)

    The artistic style of Calle Henzel has been the reason for Henzel Studio’s designs. He has over the years challenged the traditional art and design scene. In May 2014, Henzel Studio launched Henzel Studio Collaborations which were a collections of art rugs designed with some of the most prominent artists of our time. This included:…

  • Struck Contemporary Gallery Preview-Andrew Richard Designs(Wed.,Oct.7th,2015)

    Was it Andy Warhol Revisited Again?We were invited to an intimate gathering a few months ago narrated by my good pal and internationally famed artist Gary Taxali. On Wednesday it was a combination of Warhol and Struck Contemporary art which was on display at the Andrew Richard Designs. Early in the day we arrived upstairs…

  • Art With Heart-In Support Of Casey House@The Carlu(Tues.,Oct.6th,2015)

    This was the 22nd annual Art With Heart auction for Casey House! And there were some beautiful art work on display and for sale on Tuesday night. The beautiful Carlu was a great spot to have this event and patrons were treated to food stations, beverages and great desserts. But the main reason for this…

  • THE GENTLEMEN’S EXPO @MTCC (Sep 25-27, 2015)

    With over 100,000 square feet of the “best brands and experiences” to be assembled, The Gentlemen’s Expo was well attended by any who were interested in fashion, technology, music, sports, cars, alcohol, grooming, food, entrepreneurship, gaming, to DIY. Some notables include “grooming authority” SLICK LORD, craft brewery Double Trouble Brewery, beard grooming products Beards and Beavers,…

  • Canadian National Exhibition 2015 Official Opening@Princes’Gate Exhibition Park(Fri.,Aug.21st,2015)

    It was the 137th edition of The CNE. The event was hosted by Master Of Ceremony:CBC Radio Personality-Jill Dempsey. Guest were welcomed to the opening ceremony with a Parade Procession which included:Toronto Police Mounted Unit, The Tivoli Youth Guard,from Copenhagen, Denmark. Mayor John Tory, Chef Michael Smith, CNE General Manager Virginia Ludy and President of…