Sculpting New Reads is the third annual contemporary art program of The Word On The Street Toronto –  Canada’s largest book and magazine festival. Held on the grounds of the Harbourfront Centre in Toronto, this exhibition brings together Canadian artists and authors to explore how books can inspire new ways of thinking, creating and innovating.

Participating Artists: Diana Hosseini, W.W. Hung, Mark Laliberte and Shannon Scanlan.
Curated by: Labspace Studio

Four local artists have been paired with four newly released Canadian books. Each artist has been challenged to create an art installation inspired by the themes of their book, applying their own unique practice to the creative process.

WHEN:
Sculpting New Reads / The Word On The Street Toronto
Harbourfront Centre
Sunday, September 25th, 2016

ABOUT:
About The Word On The Street:
Each September, in the cities of Toronto, Halifax, Lethbridge and Saskatoon, The Word On The Street unites the country in a national celebration of literacy and the written word. Annually attracting more than 210,000 visitors, The Word On The Street Toronto is the largest book and magazine festival in Canada. This year’s event takes place on Sunday, September 25th, at Harbourfront Centre.

*FULL PROGRAM DETAILS & SCHEDULES

SCULPTING NEW READS 2016: A Sneak Peek