Opening to the general public today through to the 19
th
of May, the ‘
This Is Not A Toy’ exhibit is the latest art showcase from
Toronto’s design museum, the
Design Exchange. Curated by Sara Nickelson, John
Wee Tom, and celebrity-guest curator
Pharrell Williams, the exhibit displays
adult collectibles and designer toys as artistic sculptures that comment on
everything from pop culture to social issues.
Attending an advance, media preview and breakfast at the
exhibit early yesterday morning,
THE BRUNETTES enjoyed an exclusive sneak peek
of the toy gallery’s private collections and funhouse-like surroundings.
Familiar characters, celebrities, and original creations all presented in toy
form inspired many at the launch to Instagram a pic of the toy that most
appealed to their inner child, creating an air of playfulness that could be
felt throughout the room.
Authored
by John
Ibbitson
Images from
THE BRUNETTES’ own collection
*images from THE BRUNETTES’ collection not to be
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