Beyond the walls of the hall: To the streets of downtown

Located in downtown Toronto's vibrant Queen Street West district, Twist Gallery serves as a cultural anchor in the Toronto's active art scene. Surrounding the city of creativity, you'll discover an array of captivating artworks waiting to be explored in all kinds of places.

 

Profound Art Around Twist Gallery [Queen Street]

Located in the heart of Queen Street West, Twist Gallery is a premier destination for art enthusiasts seeking to immerse themselves in the vibrant local art scene. Showcasing by talented local artists, great murals can be seen at every turn of the street.

Twist Gallery. May 2024.


Downtown Toronto

In the corner of Goose Island Beer Co., you can find Banksy's street art. Banksy is the elusive artist who made this appearance in Toronto, Ontario. The beer spot, Goose Island, has taken it upon themselves to properly preserve the artwork by putting a frame over the anonymous artist's work. Banksy has also made street art appearances in Ramallah, London, New York, and many more cities around the world. As we share a street, grab a beer come and visit us at the gallery while your here ~

Bansky, Toronto Scoop. 2024.

The Half Decent is a renowned tattoo and mural artist in downtown Toronto. The artist himself can be found in Downtown Toronto. "Hubert" is the title of the Raccoon mammal wearing a cute little top hat. Hubert is a nervous animal but pay him a visit! You can find him at Queen and Augusta St. You can also find some of The Half Decent’s work hidden in other locations of Toronto.

The Half Decent. “Hubert”. Street Art Utopia. 2024.

Located in downtown Toronto at 200 Front Street West, Simcoe Park, stands the remarkable "Mountain" sculpture by Sir Anish Kapoor. This impressive artwork draws inspiration from the Canadian Rockies, showcasing Kapoor's talent and creativity. "Mountain" invites viewers to ponder nature's beauty within the bustling urban environment of downtown Toronto. Surrounded by the city's iconic skyline and situated in Simcoe Park, it offers a moment of reflection and appreciation for art in the heart of the city. As a significant landmark, "Mountain" enriches Toronto's cultural landscape and highlights Kapoor's mastery as a sculptor. 

Kapoor, Anish. “Mountain”. Anishkapoor. 1995.


By local Canadian fan artist VANADE, renowned for their captivating Assassin's Creed based artwork. You can find their game inspired wall art in downtown Toronto. VANADE's dedication and skill exemplify the vibrant creativity within the Assassin's Creed community. You can find VANADE’s artwork at 7 Markham Street.


Corners of Queen Street

In every small corner of Queen Street, hidden treasures await discovery. While they may require some effort to find, they're worth the search! Don't overlook the captivating artwork tucked away in the most unexpected places. Queen Street West boasts a vibrant cultural scene filled with delightful surprises at every turn.

Come down and see what hidden gems you can find!

Twist Gallery. May 2024.