UNZIPPED BRINGS ART AND ARCHITECTURE TO TORONTO

Unzipped is a new exhibition right at the heart of Toronto

So, while I was surfing for something to do this weekend, I found something rather interesting. Unzipped, an exhibition organized by Canadian development firm Westbank, is here in Toronto until the end of November so if you enjoy art and design, you should not miss this opportunity.

The Unzipped Wall: a work of modern art and architecture

The Pavillion hosts the Unzipped exhibition

The main attraction of the exhibition is the 2016 Serpentine Pavilion, dubbed the “Unzipped Wall”, by famed architect Bjarke Ingels. I may not be an architecture expert but you do not need much expertise to see how amazing this is. The impressive Pavillion, made of 1802 stacked fibreglass bricks, seems to flex, bulge and bend like a piece of silk while the hollow bricks make it look both clear and opaque at the same time. It is more akin to a modern work than a hosting venue, a thing to behold indeed.

Unzipped Toronto: a look at modern cities

The exhibition displays plans for future projects

Even though the Pavillion is more than enough reason to come, Unzipped also displays many other projects by Ingels. One of them is the Lego centre in Billund recreated in real Lego bricks. Another is a massive and breathtaking low-rise building being planned right here on King Street, Toronto. All represent how architects see our future cities should be.

How do you get here?

A closer look of the magnificent Pavillion

The exhibition is at King and Brant Streets and opens free to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. but you have to register first. The exhibition is held outdoors so brings a warm coat. Also, bring your camera and have fun.