Shiri Yeung

1 month ago | spacing.ca | John Lorinc |Shiri Yeung |Peter MacCallum

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. The videos were created in collaboration with Deaf / Disabled and Neurodivergent Artist-Researchers after a consultation and testing process with experts.

Dec 18, 2024 | spacing.ca | Shiri Yeung

In the heart of Toronto, where the skyline glitters with glass and steel, a different kind of light flickers—a beacon of hope nestled within the embrace of a weathered two-storey church. Here stands Sanctuary Toronto, a place born of compassion and unwavering commitment to the community. The origins of Sanctuary Toronto begin in 1992 with members of Red Rain, an R&B band that played in jails, church basements and Christian coffee houses to spread the gospel in unexpected spaces.

Oct 23, 2024 | spacing.ca | Peter MacCallum |Ian Darragh |John Lorinc |Shiri Yeung

Kensington Market: Heart of the City is a neighbourhood documentary that’s been in the making since 2016. “It’s really a look into the heart of the city of Toronto, how it came to be, the state that it is today and what it will become in the future,” says director Stuart Clarfield, a Toronto resident and community advocate. The film’s lengthy production reflects the challenges that come with being self-produced and self-funded.