Toronto/CMEDIA: A free exhibit by the City of Toronto ‘Transforming Grief: Loss & Togetherness in COVID-19’ opened today and would run until Sunday, January 7, 2024 at Fort York National Historic Site, Visitor Centre, 250 Fort York Blvd, a news release said.
Bringing together interviews, art and artifacts that represent the collective voices of community members and artists, the exhibit aims to convey how Torontonians experienced, and continue to experience, the COVID-19 pandemic.
Marking the fifth and final initiative as part of Stronger TOgether, a free and accessible program, Transforming Grief: Loss & Togetherness in COVID-19 continues to provide opportunities for people across the city to reflect on the COVID-19 pandemic.
Launched on November 26, 2022, and funded in part by the Government of Canada, The Stronger TOgether program focuses on recognizing disproportionately affected communities and those who continue to live with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“To ensure greater accessibility, the Transforming Grief exhibition aims to welcome a wide audience, with features such as tactile floor braille, touchable artworks and artifacts, large print transcripts, audio descriptions in multiple languages, a Quiet Room for a sensory-friendly experience, wheelchair access and a tactile map. Curated by Raven Spiratos and the City of Toronto, Transforming Grief features the collaborative work of numerous artists and community partners. More information about the exhibition is available on the Toronto History Museums webpage,” the news release said.
A promotional video for the Transforming Grief exhibition is available on the Toronto History Museums YouTube channel .
The first project launched for Stronger TOgether was the City Hall Tower Illumination on November 26, 2022. Display of this special lighting on Nathan Phillips Square remained illuminated until February 20 this year (Family Day), with colours reflecting the themes of hope, unity, strength and renewal.
On March 20, the City announced 25 recipients of the Toronto Community Champion Award which recognized and acknowledged the extraordinary contributions that community organizations made to support the health and solidarity of Toronto residents throughout the pandemic, particularly those from disproportionately affected populations.
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