Name: ground, breath, moisture, cusp
Start: 2019-11-17T11-11-15-00
End: 2019-11-17T13-13-30-00
Location: 259 Lake Shore Blvd East

The Toronto Biennial of Art is a new international contemporary visual arts event as culturally connected and diverse as the city itself. From September 21 to December 1, Toronto and surrounding areas will be transformed by exhibitions, talks, and performances that reflect our local context while engaging with the most pressing issues of our time. In an effort to make contemporary art available to everyone, the Biennial’s free, citywide programs aim to inspire individuals, bridge communities, and contribute to global conversations from a variety of perspectives.

What's On

17nov11:15 am1:30 pmFeaturedground, breath, moisture, cusp11:15 am - 1:30 pm 259 Lake Shore Blvd East, 259 Lake Shore Blvd East, Toronto, ON M5A 3T7Stream:Tools for LearningType:Family Friendly,Workshops

17nov12:00 pm2:00 pmFeaturedStorytelling Sessions12:00 pm - 2:00 pm 259 Lake Shore Blvd East, 259 Lake Shore Blvd East, Toronto, ON M5A 3T7Stream:StorytellingType:Family Friendly,Talks,Walks

17nov12:00 pm2:00 pmFeaturedStorytelling Sessions12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Small Arms Inspection Building, 1352 Lakeshore Road East, Mississauga, ON L5E 1E9Stream:StorytellingType:Family Friendly,Talks,Walks

17nov2:00 pm2:30 pmFeaturedAntarctica: Live Performance2:00 pm - 2:30 pm 259 Lake Shore Blvd East, 259 Lake Shore Blvd East, Toronto, ON M5A 3T7Stream:CurrentsType:Performances

17nov2:30 pm4:30 pmFeaturedWhat’s Up with Gendai?2:30 pm - 4:30 pm 259 Lake Shore Blvd East, 259 Lake Shore Blvd East, Toronto, ON M5A 3T7Stream:Co-RelationsType:Talks

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The Shoreline Dilemma

Curated by Candice Hopkins and Tairone Bastien, the Biennial’s first edition, The Shoreline Dilemma, explores the implications of Toronto’s ever-changing shoreline—evidence of an increasingly anthropocentric world—in the context of a central question: What does it mean to be in relation?

For 72 days this fall, the inaugural event will take place in repurposed buildings, public spaces, and partner institutions, including galleries, museums, train stations, and community organizations, along the waterfront and throughout the Greater Toronto Area. The Biennial presents Canadian, Indigenous, and international art and programming that together explore significant and complex issues within the context of Toronto’s local specificities and histories.

100+ Artworks

Explore 20+ new commissions and 100+ installations and artworks by Canadian, Indigenous, and international artists.

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90+ Participants

Learn about local and international participants presenting artwork and leading programs at the Biennial.

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15+ Sites

Discover the Biennial’s 15+ sites, located on or near Toronto’s waterfront.

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TELLINGS: A Post-Human Vocal Concert - Nov 16

TELLINGS: A Post-Human Vocal Concert seeks to challenge traditional conceptions of voice. Artists working experimentally with sound—live electronics, deep listening, sound art—perform compositions that explore new modes of vocal production.

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ARt @ LARGE App

Experience the Toronto Biennial of Art on your mobile phone with augmented reality (AR) through a co-production between the CFC Media Lab and ARt @ LARGE. Discover and learn more about Biennial sites, create AR scenes and messages with selected art objects, and share your experiences with friends throughout the duration of the Biennial.

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Visiting Toronto?

We encourage Toronto Biennial of Art attendees to take advantage of several deals that are on offer from our valued partners. Check out the Visitor Information section for special pricing on hotels and transportation, and visit our listing partner, Akimbo, for a comprehensive listing of what else is happening in the city.