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This is an archived event from Culture Days 2025.

  • Art by Sylvain Baruchel

“Images in Dialogue: Exhibition_Art and Science at Alliance Française Toronto.”

In-person

Public Art Sculpture & installation Science & technology Visual arts
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Alliance Française Toronto

24 Spadina Road

Toronto, ON

Access

Free.

Offered in French and English.

Wheelchair accessible.

About

Alliance Française Toronto Celebrates Culture Days!

As part of Culture Days, Alliance Française Toronto is proud to open the doors to its autumn cultural season a rich program filled with discovery, meaningful encounters, and moments of shared inspiration.

Our 2025/2026 cultural season kicks off on September 13th, promising a series of inspiring meetings and artistic experiences. Between September 19th and October 12th, we invite you to participate in a free and engaging exhibition:

Culture Days Event: “Images in Dialogue: Exhibition_Art and Science at Alliance Française Toronto”

- September 20th to October 18th, Free admission

Exhibition: Art and Science // Exploration – Visualization – Representation

This accessible and thought-provoking exhibition reveals the fascinating dialogue between art and science through captivating and educational visual works, featuring 22 remarkable stone sculptures that vividly bring these themes to life.

Tour Schedule:

Monday to Friday at 6 PM

Free admission – Reservations required by email [email protected]

Discover how Sylvain Baruchel, formerly a scientist, embraced sculpture after retirement, bringing a unique perspective that bridges scientific rigor with artistic expression.

Guided group tours of the exhibition are available from September 19th to October 12th. Guided tours are an excellent way to explore the exhibitions on display and gain a deeper understanding of the work. Drop in to hear more about the artist’s ideas and process, and take the opportunity to converse with others about what you see.

All events will be held at Alliance Française Toronto in our galleries, designed to foster accessibility, dialogue, and discovery.

We warmly encourage your active participation and interaction during both events making this a unique opportunity to connect directly with the artist, deepen your understanding, and share your own perspectives in a lively and welcoming atmosphere. Join us and be part of the conversation!

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Alliance Française Toronto

Founded in 1902, Alliance Française de Toronto (AFT) is a Canadian non-profit organization. It is part of the world’s largest cultural network the Alliances Françaises, established in Paris in 1883 by prominent figures such as Louis Pasteur, Jules Verne, and Ferdinand de Lesseps. AFT fully embraces its multifaceted mission: to teach the French language, promote Francophone cultures, and offer a gathering place open to the world.

AFT’s cultural season features a bold and eclectic program of over 100 events, including concerts, performances, lectures, screenings, artist talks, and exhibitions. Each year, the organization welcomes more than 150 artists from Canada, the Caribbean, Africa, Europe, and beyond, all carefully selected for the quality and originality of their creative work.

By celebrating the richness and diversity of Francophone cultures, AFT has established itself as one of the most active and respected Francophone cultural institutions in Toronto.

Just steps from Spadina subway station, AFT offers Francophones, Francophiles, and the culturally curious a space for discovery, dialogue, and artistic expression. Its facilities include a dedicated exhibition area with a historical gallery (Galerie Pierre Léon) and a contemporary gallery opened in 2019, as well as a 147-seat theatre with excellent acoustics, inaugurated in 2014.

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