As soon as you step inside the doors all noise and chaos from outside is lost. The traffic, the business plans, the stress, just evaporates. This building is a hidden gem, found on a side street of town. It contains exhibits including the Cutting Edge, When Women Rule the World, and She Will Always be Younger than Us . These exhibits extend 3 floors up to where you’ll find anything from feminist art to fashion over the centuries. It displays a simple yet effective way of showcasing what is truly important. Single pieces display empty walls, followed by quotes, videos and interactive activities. Its raw in its own form, with no use of commodities to brighten it up. By viewing art like this, it allows your mind to wander, to think, to explore. Alene and I had the chance to visit the gallery. What was supposed to be a quick run in to the Cutting Edge exhbit, turned into a long stay eventually viewing every floor. The art was placed in such a way that you felt as though you had to examine it, study it, and understand it to its full potential. It was so quiet that we felt the need to whisper and keep to our own thoughts. Once in a while we'd turn to each other, nod our heads and move on. Now i'd explain to you which exhibit is about, but then that would ruin all the fun. Visit the website listed below for more information on the location and differnet exchibits in the museum. The Textile Art Museum of Canada is a definite must see for any Torontoians.
http://www.textilemuseum.ca/
Two lucky readers can score two passes to the museum for free! Email me and tell me which exhibit most intrests you and i'll send passes your way! jessica@acidcitymag.com
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