For Brampton-based artist Diogo Pinheiro, the subway stations he frequented were more than just stops on the way during his commute—they’re a major source of artistic inspiration. Offering a unique perspective using colour and form, his work explores urban landscapes and how we move through them. Recently Diogo was invited to live, work and create an original piece … Continued
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Transforming a nondescript stairwell into a place worth loitering in is no mean feat, but multidisciplinary artist and all-around talented guy Andrew Zukerman has us covered with Dragging Mount Ida, his new installation at The Drake Motor Inn. We had a chance to catch up with Andrew to chat inspiration, imagery…and that enigmatic title. … Continued
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Fresh growth, vibrant colours, lots to look at — no, we’re not just talking about July + August in the County. In Meta-Variations, Drake Devonshire’s new outdoor art exhibition guest-curated by Ashley Mulvihill, three artists showcase site-specific artworks with exaggerated forms and saturated hues, encouraging thoughtful conversation while celebrating the power of art in the elements. … Continued
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Our friends at Banded Purple know how to put on a show — they’ve been producing provocative, push-the-envelope art and cultural events around Toronto since 2015. For their latest project, the all-outdoors Spaced Gallery (August 24 – September 24), they’re showcasing works by five Black photographers and creatives, with a staggered opening over seven days … Continued
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Artist Owen Marshall is no stranger to outdoor art — much of his work adorns sandwich boards, instructional posters and the kinds of signage typically associated with chain-link fences, sidewalks and storefronts. We caught up with Owen to chat about his most recent piece, a text-based work that riffs on our current zeitgeist (aka cautiously … Continued
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Do you miss checking out all the great art around our four walls while you’re dancing the night away or enjoying eggs benny? Us too. To help keep some of that magic going while we’re in lockdown, we teamed up with our friends at DesignTO to bring work from local artist Alisa McRonald to all … Continued
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Louisa Nicolaou is The Drake’s photographer and one of those all-around top-notch humans. She has been photographing the food, drink, locations, parties, art and all those good things for us for the last two years, making us look real good. Louisa took a trip out to Drake Motor Inn for a relaxing staycation and so … Continued
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Visual artist Maya Fuhr is, to put is simply, cool af. Her work, which has been endorsed by the likes of Chanel and Marc Jacobs as well as featured in Paper Magazine, is raw and surreal, and yet also playful and curious. She splits her time between L.A. and Toronto, and she recently came by … Continued
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Right beside the Drake General Store’s flagship location across the street from The Drake Hotel is our Egg, and a unique canvas for any artist. The Drake Egg has taken on a bunch of different looks and works over the years, and right now it’s featuring the bright and beautiful work from SKETCH artists Jess … Continued
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