In today’s edition of This City: a joyful, art-filled condo in Cabbagetown that doubles as a gallery, what went down at the AGO’s annual Art Bash, and more. Visit torontolife.com for all our city coverage. |
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As a lifelong maximalist, Charlie Li abhors a blank surface. “I’m allergic to empty space,” says the 28-year-old engineer and art collector. Her ornamental Cabbagetown condo—which doubles as an art gallery—is packed with vibrant paintings and sculptures she’s collected from around the world. Here’s a peek inside. |
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| | Last Thursday, art appreciators and party-circuit regulars descended on the AGO for the gallery’s annual Art Bash gala. In addition to raising $1.1 million for the museum, the event celebrated new exhibitions of works by Brooklyn-based artist Kaws (a.k.a. Bryan Donnelly, who was in attendance) and the late American pop artist Keith Haring. Here’s a look at what went down. |
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| | Style essentials every well-dressed man in Toronto should know (and have) |
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What to read, watch and listen to in October |
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| | More than 60 years after revolutionizing the study of chimpanzees, legendary British primatologist Jane Goodall is coming to Toronto as part of her global mission to keep up the fight for a sustainable world. Goodall spends 300 days a year touring, talking about the early days of her career working alone in the African rainforest and her hope for humanity’s peaceful coexistence with the natural world. October 12, Meridian Hall |
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| | Robert Konashewych was a police officer with expensive tastes, two girlfriends and a mountain of debt. Heinz Sommerfeld was recently deceased with a large unclaimed estate. In our October issue, read the story of a crooked cop, a dead man and an $800,000 estate fraud. Plus, the general contractor from hell, Toronto’s best farm-to-table chefs, a Q&A with new Raptors coach Darko Rajaković, and more. Still not receiving Toronto Life at home? Subscribe today. |
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