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This is an archived event from Culture Days 2025.

  • Art by Sylvain Baruchel

“Images in Dialogue: Conversation on Art and Science at Alliance Française Toronto.”

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

24 Spadina Road

Toronto, ON

Access

Free.

Offered in English and French.

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 conversation:

Culture Days Event: “Images in Dialogue: Conversation on Art and Science at Alliance Française Toronto”

- October 4th, 11:30 AM, Free admission

Conversation with Sylvain Baruchel, Artist of the Exhibition

Join us for an engaging and welcoming discussion with Sylvain Baruchel, who will share insights into his work and the unique relationship between artistic creativity and scientific inquiry. Enjoy a delightful coffee and pastry break as part of this event.

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.

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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