The Preservationist
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Not all modern art is tasteless... That's truly a priceless statement Lenser.
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Undead
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wmedia
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People disagreeing about art? That's never happened before. 
Bjays92
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Come for balconies, leave with a debate on the objective value of an entirely subjective profession
Northern Light
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I have been following this off-topic sub-thread.
I have considered the various posts.
I offer:
Art from any period or style can be quite appealing, to both the critical eye; and the masses.
But likewise.............most art, in any style, from any period; even that made by by so-called 'masters' can be pedestrian..........or....errr......regrettable.
Lets look at some crap from the renaissance period here:
www.artsy.net
Even the good stuff; which is to stay that which demonstrates a high degree of skill........may not always represent good (public) art, is so far as the public doesn't care for it.
Modern art, on the other hand, can inspire a special kind of hate. As seen here:
news.artnet.com
*****
To bring the above back to Toronto..............
I'm a big supporter of artful design; be that in buildings, or water features, or interiors or in the form of art pieces such as windows, paintings, or sometimes, sculpture.
That said, I can't deny that Toronto has its share of public art that I feel adds to little to the public realm.
There is, I think, a bit more investment in quantity than quality; a bit too much (public) art that lacks some thing special about it, as would be perceived by a significant plurality of the public.
That doesn't mean everything needs to be done to mass taste; or at ridiculous scale.............just that........its contribution to public space should be noted by many, as opposed to few.
*****
I now end my part in this digression; and return this thread to its normally scheduled mix of Ewwwws (at most things Pinnacle) and ahhhs at the....pictures of an every rising structure.
I have considered the various posts.
I offer:
Art from any period or style can be quite appealing, to both the critical eye; and the masses.
But likewise.............most art, in any style, from any period; even that made by by so-called 'masters' can be pedestrian..........or....errr......regrettable.
Lets look at some crap from the renaissance period here:
9 Times History’s Greatest Artists Made Bad Artworks
A look at surprising missteps by revered artists, from Michelangelo to Munch.
www.artsy.net
Even the good stuff; which is to stay that which demonstrates a high degree of skill........may not always represent good (public) art, is so far as the public doesn't care for it.
Modern art, on the other hand, can inspire a special kind of hate. As seen here:
The 10 Most Hated Public Sculptures - artnet News
We've put together a list of 10 examples of public sculpture that people truly hated. Click and see for yourself.
news.artnet.com
*****
To bring the above back to Toronto..............
I'm a big supporter of artful design; be that in buildings, or water features, or interiors or in the form of art pieces such as windows, paintings, or sometimes, sculpture.
That said, I can't deny that Toronto has its share of public art that I feel adds to little to the public realm.
There is, I think, a bit more investment in quantity than quality; a bit too much (public) art that lacks some thing special about it, as would be perceived by a significant plurality of the public.
That doesn't mean everything needs to be done to mass taste; or at ridiculous scale.............just that........its contribution to public space should be noted by many, as opposed to few.
*****
I now end my part in this digression; and return this thread to its normally scheduled mix of Ewwwws (at most things Pinnacle) and ahhhs at the....pictures of an every rising structure.
bilked
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Rascacielo
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Today
Northern Light
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For those who wish to further discuss Toronto's Public Art..............
I have created a thread, with a first post looking at some of the public art on the TTC.
I would invite comments and posts from all those interested in the subject.
The thread can be found here: https://urbantoronto.ca/forum/threads/public-art-in-toronto.32048/post-1654766
I have created a thread, with a first post looking at some of the public art on the TTC.
I would invite comments and posts from all those interested in the subject.
The thread can be found here: https://urbantoronto.ca/forum/threads/public-art-in-toronto.32048/post-1654766
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One Yonge
One Yonge
Rascacielo
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Distant shots from today
kweku
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The new Ryerson building in the picture is unique
Toronto skyline could use more white precast buildings
Toronto skyline could use more white precast buildings
Lenser
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It does stand out in that shot - a flash of brightness. Unfortunately it doesn't help relieve the dull, monochromatic look of Toronto on winter.
Riseth
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Scotia Plaza never fails to stand out and add some colour and beauty to an overcast winter day.
ushahid
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Agree! there might be other new beautiful Skyscrapers in Toronto but Scotia is my favorite skyscraper.
ushahid
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