Here’s the story about this mural, which is located just east of Christie, north of Bloor.
The Other Side of Christie
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What’s the difference between art and graffiti? As you wander through Toronto’s alley, there is a lot of art, a lot of graffiti and a lot of art/graffiti. It makes for an interesting and colourful open-air “gallery”. Here are some examples of art/graffiti:
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Toronto has an amazing network of alleys. As someone who spends a lot of time using them for low-traffic bicycling commuting, it’s always fascinating to see the amount of activity. There are businesses, workshops, apartments, wine and tomato sauce “factories” and beautiful gardens. And, of course, there’s a ton of graffiti! For anyone looking for […]
Winter Wonderland, Toronto
It’s beautiful until the cars, salt and sun make it disappear.
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