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All posts by “Eugene Knapik”
Cherry St. and the Port Lands
The re-development of the Port Lands in Toronto is a big deal. There is a lot of prime downtown land opening up, and work on the infrastructure which will support new neighbourhoods is well under way. I drove to Cherry Beach the other day. It… Read More
Necropolis
In today’s vlog, I take a leisurely stroll through Toronto’s historic Necropolis Cemetery, located in Cabbagetown, on the west side of the Don River Valley. It is a beautiful and serene place, with monuments to many Torontonians going back to the 1850s.
Double Rook Sacrifice Wins in 9 Moves
Fabi Caruana crushed Alireza Firouzja in 9 moves with 2 rook sacrifices. Even Grandmasters blunder. Watch the reaction of the commentators when Firouzja falls into the trap.
A Big Yellow Parade
I was walking east on Bloor from Bathurst, shooting video, when a parade appeared, featuring many people dressed in yellow and many people banging drums.
Bikers
Special guest for today’s episode is Anthony Stagg, the artist known as Stagg. This was recorded at Agency World Headquarters in Toronto Canada. Listen here or find it at all the good places. This episode:Stagg in Kensington MarketBuskingToronto: change and trafficFlaming HotThe Bike Riders (and… Read More
In the studio, late 90s
I had some very enjoyable years living and working in the old casket factory at Niagara and Tecumseth back in the 90s. In this photo, I’m showing recent paintings to my friend, painter Claude Breeze. I recall exhibiting the one on the right in c.1997… Read More
Painting on an outdoor wall
This huge triptych no longer exists. I don’t remember the title. This would have been in the late 90s. I recall I hung it on the wall behind the 89-109 complex to take advantage of outdoor light on an overcast day for photos. The building… Read More
Stagg in the studio
Stagg has been staying with us and painting up a storm in my studio. He’s been taking paintings fresh from the studio, to Kensington Market every few days and selling them on the street. If you like his paintings, contact me and I’ll get you… Read More
Buy a Fabulous Toronto Landmark
Today I trundled on over to the east side of town to have a look at what has become a Toronto Landmark, the Leslieville Doll House. I love the obsessive creative spirit the folks who have lived there long-term possessed. Now they are moving on… Read More
27th Street 