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‘Gritty’ murals decorating El Mocambo Lane to celebrate local resilience

October 24, 2021October 24, 2021 Rodger Burnside Chinatown Business Improvement Area, El Mocambo, Gwartzman’s Art Supplies, Margaret Trudeau, Mike Layton, murals, Rolling Stones, Spadina Avenue, StreetARToronto

The storied El Mocambo is set to reopen Oct. 30 — demonstrating the resilience of local communities, as celebrated in a new set of murals.

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Public asked to help choose among five Terry Fox murals

October 23, 2021 Rodger Burnside graffiti, John Tory, Mike Layton, mural, street art, StreetARToronto, Terry Fox, University Avenue

The grey line of towers along University Avenue are about to get some colourful larger-than-life artwork to commemorate Terry Fox’s run.

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Street art to thank frontline workers in murals

July 3, 2020July 3, 2020 Rodger Burnside Danforth Avenue, graffiti, Main Street, murals, street art, StreetARToronto

The first of 15 street art murals thanking Toronto’s “frontline heroes” are already making their appearance on Toronto streets, including on Danforth Ave.