Fun stuff at the CCA
There’s been an exposition on at the Canadian Center for Architecture for some time that I’ve been meaning to go to called Actions: What You Can Do With the City. Here’s what the CCA has to say about it;
An exploration of how everyday human actions can animate and influence the perception and experience of contemporary cities. Seemingly common activities such as gardening, recycling, playing, and walking are pushed beyond their usual definition by the international architects, artists, and collectives featured in the exhibition. Their experimental interactions with the urban environment show the potential of a new level of participation by city residents.
You should have a look at the exposition’s website as it will give you a better idea of what to expect. I was drawn to these kids from Toronto calling themselves the Urban Repair Squad who are creating DIY bike lanes dressed as city workers. They’ve painted over 6 kilometers over the past few years (most of which gets undone by the city) in an attempt to make Toronto’s streets safer for bike riders. Here’s a nerdy but sweet video they made about their project.
This show runs until April 19th.
Canadian Centre for Architecture
1920, rue Baile
