Augmented Reality comes to RBG The most ambitious and expansive exhibition to date of contemporary artworks created with augmented reality technology is now at Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) – one of 12 participating gardens across six countries. The exhibition, Seeing the Invisible, features works by more than a dozen international artists. …
Flower power The Oakville Museum at Erchless Estate in downtown Oakville is now featuring a fun outdoor display that celebrates the blooms of spring and summer with its costume collection of dresses with colourful blooms. The dresses explore a variety of embellishment techniques and reveal fashion trends of the past. …
We’re so excited to share the Summer issue of West of the City. Be wowed by gorgeous Muskoka cottages and boathouses, inspired by pretty summer fashions, and enjoy fascinating profiles of artists and connoisseurs in this latest issue. Summer is here, and West of the City wants to help you …
Artful walls If you’re looking to add some vibrancy to your rooms this spring, why not create an accent wall with beautiful wallpaper. Show here on of the debut wallpaper designs by Rifle Paper Co., Garden Party Mural. The company has also recently launched rugs and pillows with Loloi. Riflepaperco.com …
Two Oakville realtors create their perfect home — from the ground up By Peter Bailey When Royal LePage agents Michael and Anna Phinney decided on their new home’s design, they didn’t go halfway. They purchased the site, on Oakville’s Douglas Avenue, tore down the original structure, and started over. …
Arts in Port Credit Arts on the Credit presents the Arts Drive on Saturday, June 5, 2021 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This fun outdoor event takes place at the homes of local artists, in their driveways or in their front yards. Simply drive by and view their displays from …
The digital May June 2021 issue of West of the City is LIVE! We hope you are inspired and entertained by this spring issue. Please feel free to email me, the editor, to offer your feedback on this latest issue. I dedicate every issue to you, my readers, to ensure …
Art in Pandemic times The Social Distancing Festival is an online artist’s community made to celebrate and showcase the work of the many artists around the world who have been affected by the need for social distancing that has come about due to the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). Here, artwork …
By Danielle Leonard This year’s theme for Earth Day is Restore Our Earth. It’s an urgent call to undo the damage we’ve inflicted on the earth’s resources and return much needed balance to the natural world. What can we do as individuals? Here are five concrete ways you can …
By Amanda Lee While 2020 was overshadowed by a global pandemic, there’s another ongoing crisis that negatively affects one-third of the world’s population. That is access to clean, safe water. The Oakville-based wine and whisky club, Gargoyle, wanted to help find a solution. Gargoyle’s team of experts has been curating wine …