Best Arts and Culture Places in Nashville

"A post shared by Aga Khan Museum (@agakhanmuseum) on Aug 25, 2019 at 8:05am PDT. Known to be a marvel of architecture, the Aga Khan is a museum that celebrates Islamic art and culture. Throughout history, the Muslim civilization has made important artistic, scientific, and intellectual contributions to the world, which are proudly displayed within its depths."

"Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning firm Fumihiko Maki, the Aga Khan Museum is a 10,000 sq m structure inspired by the movement of light. Opened in 2014, the museum – which aims to foster understanding of Muslim civilisations – features white angular granite and incorporates historical elements stemming from Islamic communities."

"It’s a little less accessible by the TTC than its counterparts, but this museum dedicated to Persian and Islamic art is so worth the visit. Head to Don Mills and Eglinton to explore its ceramics, manuscripts, public park, striking geometric ponds, and restaurant Diwan."

"Admittedly, this museum is not directly in Toronto, but rather the village of Kleinburg. Here is what justifies the drive 40 minutes north of Toronto: it is situated in a beautiful woodland setting that will rival any outdoors oriented photo. It also is filled to the brim with a magnificent collection of Canadian and native art."

"Renowned for its devotion to collecting only Canadian art, the McMichael permanent collection consists of almost 6,000 artworks. Offering unique visual arts, arts & crafts programs and camps throu …"

"A must see for all film buffs, the TIFF Bell Lightbox is the official home of the Toronto International Film Festival. Inside you’ll find a museum which celebrates all things film and if you really want to geek out be sure to check out the film archives which houses the worlds largest collection of film resources. Sometimes the touring exhibitions are free so check the website before visiting."

"Toronto is famous for the Toronto International Film Festival, which delivers as much clout in the sphere of film as the likes of Cannes and Sundance. Although the festival takes place in September, TIFF has a permanent space in the city known as the Lightbox which can be enjoyed all year round. The building houses five public cinemas, two galleries and three learning studios."

"Watching a show or seeing an exhibition at the TIFF is one of the cool things to do in Toronto at night. Photo: Tourism Toronto. Just a block west is HQ of the Toronto International Film Festival."

"Just north of Mercer Union, you’ll find Cooper Cole, a stunning minimalist gallery often filled with bold and challenging artworks. Diverging from stereotypically pretentious spaces, this gallery highlights mid-career artists who defy genres yet predominately fall into pop surrealist styles. As soon as you wrap up the gallery experience, you’ll naturally stumble upon The Greater Good Bar, which is virtually next door."

"Cooper Cole Gallery was opened in 2009 by Simon Cole, in place of his previous gallery space,Show & Tell, a successful gallery with a reputation for street art. Cole opened Cooper Cole in order to distance himself and his developing roster of artists from this movement. The rebranded gallery space now showcases diverse works, from abstract and conceptual paintings to sculptural installations."

"They are not always open, so it’s best to call ahead and make an appointment to visit. One of the advantages is that you’ll get a lot of attention as you stroll through this high-end art space."

"Stephen Bulger founded his gallery in 1994 whilst working as a Technician at the Ontario College of Art and Design. Since then the gallery has held over 150 exhibitions focusing on international, contemporary and historical photographs. Stephen Bulger Gallery represents numerous Canadian and international photographers including Pete Doherty, Sunil Gupta and Jeff Thomas, and has a collection of over 15,000 photographs, with a particular interest in documentary and historical photographs from Canada."

"Stephen Bulger Gallery has become synonymous with outstanding photography of all kinds, making it Canada’s go-to spot for unique images since 1995. The gallery assists first-time buyers, institutions, and collectors of all levels in acquiring the images they seek, in addition to having a busy show program. Several estates, as well as notable modern photographers and artists, have entrusted us with their representation."

"After 25 years as editor-in-chief of Canadian Art magazine, Rhodes left his post in 2015 and took over an empty space in the city’s reigning gallery district on Dupont. His latest show comes from photographer Katherine Knight, who photographs Maritime model ships and sailboats in all their nautical splendor. 1444 Dupont Street, unit 31, dupontprojects.com."

"This community cultural hub is part of the revitalization of Toronto’s Regent Park neighbourhood that began in the mid-2000s. A joint venture between Artscape, Toronto Community Housing, The Daniels Corporation and the Regent Park Community, the facility is home to a variety of art spaces, including Aki Studio – Native Earth Performing Arts and the Hallway Galleries, that feature art exhibitions throughout the year."

"Regent Park is arguably the largest revitalization the city has seen in decades. Its community cultural hub, Daniels Spectrum, is home to many art and community initiatives and organizations. Open to the public and free of charge, its Hallway Galleries showcase the work of artists from Regent Park and beyond."

"Trillium Park is located at Ontario Place, and it offers up one of the most gorgeous skyline views in all of Toronto. It’s a fairly new park in the city, and it’s a nice spot to bike in Toronto or just take a walk around. Pay a visit during sunset for even prettier views of the skyline, and maybe even bring some snacks for a fun picnic!"

"This brand new 7.5-acre park is right on the water at the eastern edge of Ontario Place. Thoughtfully constructed, the park has walkways that wind their way through the rocks and near pebble beaches. A rock climbing area with a sandy base is the perfect place for those with excess energy (i.e. children) to burn it off."

"Looking to get that Toronto skyline shot but don’t have time to visit the Toronto Islands?. Then head to Trillium Park. Located on the eastern part of Ontario Place, Trillium Park is one of Toronto’s newest green spaces."

"To start an energetic day in the Aloft Vaughan Mills area, you need to have a good breakfast. So why not boom your day in Boom Breakfast?. They have 3 locations, and Vaughan’s branch is the largest one, which seats 80 plus guests and an additional 40 during the summer patio season."

"A tried and true favourite for brunch in the city, you’ve got to hit up Old School for a taste of what’s good. Savoury, sweet, light or carb-heavy, this spot is serving the goods to the best of the brunch crowd, and it’s well worth waiting for if there’s a line when you arrive. Address: 800 Dundas Street WestPhone:  416-815-8790"

"School meets diner vibes at this adorable brunch spot on Dundas West. I’d say Old School is definitely up there on my list of the best brunch places in Toronto – the food here is absolutely incredible!. Their Blueberry Hill Pancakes are life – definitely some of the best pancakes I’ve ever had in Toronto."

"A photo posted by Toronto (@hypetoronto) on Jan 21, 2017 at 7:54am PST. They don’t call this dish “blueberry hill” for nothing; it’s stacked tall with candied bacon, blueberries, brown sugar butter and cream. Address: 800 Dundas Street West, TorontoInstagram:@oldschoolyyz"

"Boasting a multitude of flat screen TVs with surround sound, this spot in the exciting downtown hub of Queen Street West feels more like being in an arena. The food and drink is way better, though."

"A post shared by 祖 (@zujitsu_) on May 21, 2014 at 9:43am PDT. Plan to visit this long-time outstanding stand-up comedy club in Toronto to get a dose of laughter. It is known for featuring popular alumni, established comic performers, and hosting rising comedians."

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