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the modern.toronto is a not-for-profit foundation exhibiting contemporary abstract art.

07/30/2026

Before we hit pause for August…this is your last weekend to visit us until September!

Join us this Saturday and Sunday from 12–5 PM to explore our current exhibitions before the gallery closes for a few weeks. Whether you’ve been meaning to stop by or are looking for a weekend art outing, we’d love to see you.

See you this weekend! 🎨

07/25/2026

Don’t forget! Join us tomorrow at 2:00 PM for an Artist Talk with William Griffiths.

Hear directly from the artist behind Surface Tension as he shares insights into his creative process, inspirations, and the ideas behind his latest body of work. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions and explore the exhibition.

📍 230 Niagara Street, Toronto
🕑 Sunday, July 26 | 2:00 PM

We’d love to see you there.

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07/21/2026

With just under two weeks left to experience Surface Tension, now is the time to visit.

William Griffiths’ latest body of work explores colour, texture, and materiality through richly layered abstract paintings that invite close looking and quiet reflection.

On view until August 2.
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07/13/2026

Thanks to everyone who joined us on Saturday to celebrate the opening of our Summer Group Show and William Griffiths’ solo exhibition. It was wonderful to see the gallery filled with so many familiar and new faces.

If you couldn’t make the opening, or you’d like to experience the exhibitions again, both shows are on view over the coming weeks. We hope you’ll stop by and spend some time with these incredible works.

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07/10/2026

Getting set up for tomorrow!

Join us Saturday, July 11 at 2 PM for an afternoon at the gallery.

Celebrate the opening of our Summer Group Show alongside the opening reception for William Griffiths’ exhibition. It’s the perfect opportunity to experience new work, meet fellow art lovers, and spend an afternoon with us.

We’d love to see you there!

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07/06/2026

Join us this Saturday as we celebrate the opening of two new exhibitions at The Modern Toronto.

Alongside our summer group exhibition, we’re pleased to present William Griffiths: Surface Tension.

Griffiths’ latest body of work explores colour, texture, and materiality through richly layered abstract paintings that invite close looking and quiet reflection.

📅 Opening Reception: Saturday, July 11 | 2–5 PM ⭐️ On View: July 11 – August 2 📍230 Niagara Street, Toronto

Meet the artists, explore both exhibitions, and spend the afternoon with us. We look forward to seeing you there.

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07/03/2026

Art becomes even more meaningful when we hear directly from the artist.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Sandy’s artist talk, where she shared insights into her practice, creative process, and the ideas behind the work on view. It was a wonderful afternoon of thoughtful conversation and connection.

Enjoy this look back at the exhibition and the conversation that brought it to life.

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06/27/2026

Our Summer Group Show is officially on view.

Featuring works by Ben Woolfitt and Joseph Drapell, this exhibition brings together two distinct artistic voices in a celebration of colour, texture, and contemporary expression.

Join us today as the exhibition opens, and mark your calendar for the Opening & Artists’ Reception on July 11 from 2–5 PM.

📍230 Niagara Street, Toronto
🗓️ On view: June 27 – August 2
🕛 Gallery hours: Saturdays & Sundays, 12–5 PM

We look forward to welcoming you.

06/21/2026

Closing out exhibition, Garden Stories.

If you haven’t had the chance to see these incredible pieces in person they’ll be on view until 5pm today.

06/19/2026

Join us this Sunday for an afternoon with artist Sandy Van Iderstine.

Hear directly from the artist about her creative process, inspirations, and the works currently on display, followed by an opportunity to ask questions and connect.

📍 The Modern Toronto 📅 Sunday, June 21 ⏰ 2:00 PM

We look forward to seeing you there.

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68 Abell St. Abell Alley
Toronto, ON
M6J0B1

Opening Hours

Wednesday	12pm - 5pm
Thursday	12pm - 5pm
Friday	12pm - 5pm
Saturday	12pm - 5pm
Sunday	12pm - 5pm

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http://themoderntoronto.ca/

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