"The real news [coming out of Toronto] is that Canada’s largest city is blossoming with cultural happenings and art exhibits you can’t catch anywhere else in North America," writes the New York Daily News in an article entitled Toronto is abuzz with art and cultural happenings, and it's just a day's drive from NYC.
The Daily News seemed shocked to learn that Toronto, the fourth largest city in North America, is alive with arts and cultural happenings. For us locals, we do not have to stray far from home to see our streets buzzing with creativity, but it is becoming increasingly apparent that our cultural footprint is beginning to be recognized on an international level as well.
"When I heard singer Pharrell Williams would curate a museum show on designer toys, I figured Brooklyn, Tokyo or London would host it," the article opens. "But of all places, it turns out Toronto is the only city to 'Get Lucky' and see 'This Is Not a Toy' — an insane, exuberant collection of colossal stuffed animals, giant inflatables, and even Daft Punk robots from Pharrell’s own living room."
The article starts at the Design Exchange then gives readers the full tour of the city, taking them to the St. Lawrence Market "Toronto's original mall," hyping up the latest exhibit at the Art Gallery of Ontario, "Francis Bacon and Henry Moore: Terror and Beauty," and even appreciating the craftsmanship of our espresso at places such as Dineen.
"From behind a wooden counter in a landmarked, century-old converted furrier’s loft, bearded baristas serve up killer espressos ($3) using custom-roasted beans," the article says.
What's encouraging is among the past few articles we've seen highlighting experiences in Toronto, a trend is emerging: the reporters always want to come back. Michael Kaminer is no exception.
"With so much to take in, I barely got a chance to visit the museums dedicated to shoes, ceramics, textiles and hockey. But missing them gave me an excuse to plan my next visit to this pulsating, dynamic metropolis."
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Original Source: NY Daily News