Overview
- The overnight festival ran Saturday 7 p.m. to Sunday 7 a.m., staging “Translating the City” installations across downtown, North York and Etobicoke.
- Attendees widely reported difficulty locating works, describing the layout as scattered and the pieces as small or underwhelming.
- Critics pointed to prominent brand-backed pieces at Nathan Phillips Square, including Cathay Pacific and Ryde activations, as signs of growing commercialization.
- Others highlighted strong experiences in North York, with shout-outs for the Gibson House Museum exhibit and a family-friendly atmosphere.
- A selection of projects remains on view through Oct. 12, with the City posting a map of extended installations for visitors.