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Richard Fung
Video artist and social critic Richard Fung is one of the nine contemporary artists who have shared their first impressions of Toronto with us for First Impressions: Telling Toronto Stories. This is a joint project of Toronto Arts Council and Heritage Toronto appearing on the TTC throughout 2009 and 2010, through the support of RBC.
Emma Goldman
From the Library of Congress
Emma Goldman: 1869-1940
From the Library of Congress
Anarchist, Activist and Author
"The public and university libraries in Toronto were lacking in modern works on the social, education, and psychological problems occupying the best minds. 'We do not buy books we consider immoral,' a local librarian was reported as saying."
(Living My Life - Volume II, 1931)
(Library of Congress)
Lucius O'Brien
Lucius O'Brien: 1832–1899
Painter and first President of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts in 1880. Came to Toronto from Shanty Bay, Ontario in 1844 to attend Upper Canada College
"Toronto is the best art centre in Canada at present and there are more artists here than anywhere else."
(Letter to Robert Harris, 1879)(Archives of Ontario)
Arsinée Khanjian
Actor and producer Arsinée Khanjian was born in Beirut Lebanon in 1958 and now makes Toronto her home. In addition to her independent work and stage roles, she is regularly cast by her husband, Canadian filmmaker Atom Egoyan, in his films. She has a bachelor's degree in languages from Concordia University and a master's degree in political science from the University of Toronto. Khanjian will appear in Martin Crimp’s CRUEL AND TENDER for Canadian Stage in January of 2012 which will be directed by Atom Egoyan.
Portrait by Giolio Muratori
Harry Rasky, Journalist and Documentary Filmmaker
Andrew Moro, Artistic Director of Red Pepper Spectacle Arts
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| Andrew Moro"We work extensively in the schools, and at the Native Canadian Centre - offering workshops, creating spectacle based festivals or performances - also writing, and visual arts activities or ongoing crafts workshops. We always work in a way that emphasizes process and participation - so everyone is included, and guaranteed success." (2005, published by Creative City Network) Portrait of Andrew Moro by Giulio Muratori. |
Anna Brownell Jameson, Writer, Feminist and Art Historian
Trichy Sankaran
“Fusion should not become confusion. The artiste should know what he's doing, and why. This is only possible if his foundation is rock-solid and his ideas are rooted in tradition. The bottom line for meaningful fusion is discipline, responsibility and aesthetics.” ~ Trichy Sankaran
Robert Thomas Allen
When Toronto Was For Kids, Toronto Public Library
Robert Thomas Allen Journalist and author, Born 1911 in Toronto
“Toronto was an exciting place in the Summer. The docks were open and the parks were full and the Island ferry was crowded with picnickers and the whole upper deck smelled of fresh starch and cucumber sandwiches. I’ve never taken an ocean voyage, but I know if I ever do, it will never be as exciting as when the old Trillium swung her stern out to sea and gave a blast on her horn.” (When Toronto Was For Kids by Robert Thomas Allen, 1961, published by McClelland and Stewart)