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Canadian Urbanism Uncovered

By Shaun Merritt

  • The Archer

    Henry Moore’s Three Way Piece Number Two: Archer, better known simply as The Archer, is one of Toronto’s best known pieces of art. This is...

  • Entertainment District’s Master Plan

    This morning, the Toronto Entertainment District BIA unveiled their “Master Plan” to redevelop much of the downtown core. From Queen to the Gardiner...

  • Untitled

    This statue stands outside the Kelly Library at St. Michael’s College at the University of Toronto. It was unveiled on June 6th 1973 and was made of...

  • Dreamwork of the Whales

    This magnificent piece of art is located in Little Norway Park and has an extraordinary story behind it’s creation. In celebration of the work, the...

  • Universal Love Machine

    This piece of public art is a bit of a mystery. It does not have a plaque displaying the name of the artist or title, which makes its origins difficult to...

  • Nurture Nature

    This is another piece of art located at the University of Toronto that’s easy to miss.  “Nurture Nature” by Joe Fafard is located on a...

  • Katyn Monument

      “Katyn Monument” by artist Tadeusz Janowski is located on the west side of town where King Street West becomes Roncesvalles Ave and Queen...

  • Al Purdy Memorial

    The “Alfred Purdy Memorial” was created by Edwin and Veronica Dam de Nogales, and is located at the North-East corner of Queen’s Park...

  • Parkdale Bike Rack Sculptures

    The first time I saw Parkdale’s new bike posts, or “bike rack sculptures” according to their creators, I immediately though how boring...

  • Businessman on a Horse

    The University of Toronto boasts a large collection of public art and “Businessman on a Horse” by William McElcheran might be one of the most...

  • Memorial to Commemorate the Chinese Railroad Workers in Canada

    The “Memorial to Commemorate the Chinese Railroad Workers in Canada” was created by Eldon Garnet and Franicis LeBouthillier. It is located at...

  • Out of the Blue

    “Out of the Blue” by Shayne Dark, is located on Queen Street West in front of the Museum of Canadian Contemporary Art.  It is made of wood and...