Summer is a beautiful season, and why not endorse it with beautiful art? In Toronto, people long for a season of going outside and wearing comfy clothing, as well as enjoying the scenery and beauty of the world. Artists capture the world’s beauty with their paintings, attracting many looks from people. Depending on your location and establishment, having paintings can stir up conversation and attract more customers, who enjoy them. There are significant art galleries to go see, and tickets would be a perfect gift to give to a loved one during this summer season.
Loch Gallery
Located in midtown Toronto, this painting shop is full of European-style paintings. But there are also superhero-inspired artworks for the younger crowd, such as a Batman sculpture. This is a perfect place to socialize and bring family (kids if you have them) to interest them in art.
Image Centre
Located near Toronto Metropolitan University, the Image Centre is a perfect chance for students to observe and learn about art. Perfect for art majors, the Image Centre provides both paintings and types of photographs to educate and entertain students. For high school seniors looking for a university to attend, the Image Centre will certainly captivate their interests.
Toronto Dominion Gallery of Intuit Art
A painting shop with culturally significant artwork of the Inuit people of Canada. Sculptures include animals native to the Arctic and paintings revolving around nature. This is a perfect painting gallery to learn about the culture of First Nations people in Canada, especially those up north, where some Canadians have never been. As part of the Dominion Towers located in the heart of downtown, this gallery is a perfect tourist attraction, so if you know people that are visiting Toronto, inform them about this culturally oriented gallery.
Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit
With a name like Van Gogh, who wouldn’t want to check out this gallery? This gallery is not always available to the public, but when it is, be sure to check out the 600,000 cubic feet gallery dedicated to both historical and modern art. The lighting and special effects at the Van Gogh Exhibit are bound to attract art enthusiasts and people who are just starting to get interested in art. There are spaces to enjoy and watch the wonders of the world, all summarized and conveyed into art.
Art Gallery of Ontario
The name says it all, with levels of paintings and culture found throughout the institution. Full of historical art, information on the past, and overall active events to keep you entertained, this gallery is a great place to visit with the family or a group of friends. There are cafes and interactive events, perfect for those quiet, Sundays in the summer, not to mention air-conditioning relief. Set up a date with people or a loved one and enjoy the many floors of AGO!
After looking over these facts on a few art galleries in Toronto, feel free to check them out yourselves! Art is a valuable and interesting medium where people can share their thoughts and feelings with each other. This shared interest is bound to create a social impact, maybe making new friends or a romantic relationship, you never know. So go out and enjoy Toronto’s public paintings!
Babak Eslami | Writer
