Lanrick Jr Bennett

1 month ago | spacing.ca | Lanrick Jr Bennett |John Lorinc |Ken Greenberg

As part of a set of four posts with Spacing, Artmap.ca / AccessArt is sharing 16 short videos that feature some of our favourite public art pieces in the Toronto and Hamilton area. The creators describe their videos as a reflection of their love of public art and desire for more people to enjoy it. This set of access feature videos focuses on interpretation aids. Good signage allows more points of entry into enjoying or experiencing the artwork.

1 month ago | spacing.ca | Lanrick Jr Bennett |John Lorinc |Anna Artyushina

In a disappointing but unsurprising turn, the Ontario Superior Court denied an injunction to stop the Ford government from ripping out Toronto’s bike lanes before a full legal challenge can be heard in April. This means that, despite overwhelming evidence that removing bike lanes will undo decades of progress in road safety, the province can now proceed with dismantling vital cycling infrastructure before the courts even have a chance to rule on the legality of Bill 212.

1 month ago | spacing.ca | John Lorinc |Lanrick Jr Bennett

As part of a set of four posts with Spacing, Artmap.ca / AccessArt is sharing sixteen short videos that feature some of our favourite public art pieces in the Toronto and Hamilton area. The creators describe their videos as a reflection of their love of public art and desire for more people to enjoy it. This set of access feature videos focuses on expanding audience size by increasing the means that artists have to express themselves, for example incorporating tactile and sound art.

2 months ago | spacing.ca | Lanrick Jr Bennett |John Lorinc |Anna Artyushina |Sarah B. Hood

Picture this: A parent pedals up to their child’s school on an e-cargo bike, their kid safely strapped in, chatting about their day. The pedal assist motor provides just enough boost to handle the weight, making the ride smooth and efficient. Now imagine a police officer stopping them, saying their mode of transportation is illegal under Ontario law. Meanwhile, SUVs continue to dominate school drop-off zones, despite their well-documented danger to pedestrians and cyclists.