Go beyond the main stage with Luminato’s Conversation Series of engaging talks and resources which explore the ideas that fuel the festival. Join us for candid and meaningful discussions about the realities we face and the futures we can envision and create, together. No idea is off-limits as we dig into the issues that affect our communities, our families, our systems, and our lives. Art starts conversations. We invite you to join the conversation.
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Friday June 6
Luke Jerram in Conversation
9:30 pm
Harbourfront Centre
235 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON M5J 2G8
60 minutes
Join renowned international artist Luke Jerram in conversation with Artistic Director Olivia Ansell, onsite at his remarkable installation, First Breath, and learn about the inspiration for this work, and the ways that Jerram's work sits at the intersection of science and art. This event is will be outdoors, so dress for the weather! No registration required.
Saturday June 7
Walking tour of Rainbow Dreams led by Hiromi Tango
9:00 am
First Canadian Place
100 King St W, Toronto, ON M5X 1A9
90 Minutes
Meet the Rainbow Dreamer herself and visit the three sites that make up her North American debut and the world premiere of this trio of site specific installations. Learn about Hiromi's philosophy of Creative Wellness, and how she hopes to make the world a more caring and beautiful place with the incredible power of colour. This event is will be outdoors, and will include two short walks of 10-15 minutes, so dress for the weather! No registration required.
Saturday, June 14
Emmanual Osahor in Conversation
2:00 pm
231 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON M5J 2G8
60 minutes
Join us at The Power Plant Gallery inside the lush Night Garden to meet artist Emmanual Osahor, learn about his practice, and how beauty is a necessity for survival, and afterwards stick around for a sunny afternoon of music, food, and more at Luminato at Harbourfront. No registration required.
Saturday, June 21
John Notten in Conversation
2:00 pm
YZD Experience Centre, 34 Hanover Rd. | North York, ON | M3K 1L3
60 minutes
Meet artist John Notten, and hear about how his incredible body of work in the public realm, creating transformative installations inviting us to explore history and landscape in new and exciting ways. And then, stick around and take a ride down one of the lost rivers of the Toronto Watershed, painted onto its highest point - the runway at YZD. No registration required.
