ARTY PARTY HEARTIES

Art is everywhere in T.O., from AGO to graffiti in alleyways. I sampled it recently both on the TTC and in an opening reception in the boardroom of Ireland + Hall Communications at 266 Adelaide St. West for Art Nurture, a collection of the work of indefatigable Micheline Wedderburn, spinning instructor extraordinaire and owner/founder of Quad Spin by day and artist at night. The exhibit is still at Ireland + Hall and can been seen daily during working hours from 9 to 5.

This woman on the subway complimented me on my eyewear and I gushed over her floral hair accessory.  She then proceeded to show me a photo of her mom, who routinely wears a full garland in her hair. You rock, ladies.

I took this selfie in a Queen West alleyway only because the graffiti perfectly set off the oversized camo pattern of my coat.

Nobody puts Chanel in the corner. Two examples of Micheline Wedderburn’s  art, which includes cool painted furniture, toys and artwork in mixed media, primarily acrylic on canvas and coated with clear lacquer.

Hair ye, hair ye: Micheline Wedderburn goes head to head with her niece Wren.

Lowell Hall, cofounder of Ireland + Hall rocking a vintage black leather Versace vest. It is from the ‘90s and still fits!

Frazer Mac in a denim jacket which he has blinged up, inspired by the work of designer Evan Biddell, whose buffalo-plaid pants are seen at left.

Ride ‘em Miche:  The artist astride one of her creations, a winning rocking horse.

Naked mannequins on Queen Street West -- an example of window undressing.