 Hi, art lovers! | | |  | (Monnet Design) | | | I know I usually send these newsletters on Sunday, but this one couldn’t wait … especially if you’re anywhere near Toronto.
It’s Nuit Blanche season, folks — and Toronto’s version of the free all-night art party kicks off as soon as the sun goes down. We got the scoop on what to see tonight, and CBC News has info on how to make the most of the festival, which is one of the largest of its kind in North America. There are more than 80 artworks to see and explore this year, but only one was produced by the team at CBC Arts. Yep, we’re presenting something special at the festival, and we can’t wait to show it off.
Remember Think Like An Artist, our interactive oracle deck? Well, get ready for the expansion pack: a Nuit Blanche edition of TLAA. The new cards feature creative prompts and problem-solving tips contributed by Nuit Blanche artists, including Anique Jordan, Mishann Lau and Jon McCurley. All night long, we’ll be presenting projections of their quotes at the Nuit Blanche event hub at Harbour Square Park, but if getting down there before sunrise isn’t, well, in the cards, that’s no sweat. The whole thing is online too. (Try it for yourself: Think like a Nuit Blanche artist.) | | | | | Because we promised you eye candy ... | | | | |  | Sam Javanrouh/City of Toronto | | Toronto’s not the only place that loves throwing a late-night contemporary art crawl. Over in Halifax, Nocturne will be lighting up the city Oct. 17-20. One of this year’s featured projects is Yahkāskwan Mīhkiwap (Light Tipi) by Saskatoon artist Cheryl L’Hirondelle. (Fun fact: Cheryl actually brought a version of that project to Nuit Blanche Toronto in 2022, and we got the chance to interview her then.) | | | | |  | Pneuhaus | | Calgary’s Beakerhead festival, which took place late last month, mixes art and spectacle with science and tech. This piece by Pneuhaus (Canopy) was one of the main attractions on the arts side of things. (The lights are connected to bicycle-powered generators.) | | | | |  | Saype | | This last photo doesn’t have anything to do with Nuit Blanche, but just like the festival, it’s meant to be here today and gone tomorrow. Saype painted this monumental scene at Community Common Park in Mississauga this week. The French artist travels the world creating similar outdoor artworks, but they’re never intended to last. He uses biodegradable chalk and charcoal, so see it while you can. | | | | |  | Perth Moves | | | | | Most of the action will be happening along the waterfront, and according to organizers, these 10 projects are worth the trip. | | | | |  | CBC | | | | | Vivek Shraya and Christopher Sherman are the creators of a bold new video series, which premieres tonight at Nuit Blanche. | | | | |  | CBC, Brian Medina, Matt Barnes, Dahlia Katz, Sly Pereira, McKenzie James, Netflix, Heather Saltz, Tenille Campbell | | | | | | | Peter Knegt bids farewell to his long-running column for CBC Arts. | | | Share this newsletter | | or subscribe if this was
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