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AUGUST 23-24, 2025

On Yorkville Avenue, Between Bellair St and Hazelton Ave.

Immerse Yourself in a Captivating Celebration of Art and Culture at Yorkville Murals 2025!

Toronto’s most captivating art and muralism festival returns August 23-4th with a second iteration of the theme No Empty Spaces. Celebrating its fifht year of the festival, Yorkville Murals will transform the street into a cultural extravaganza, where visitors will be entertained with every step. On Yorkville Avenue from Bellair Street to Hazelton Avenue, Yorkville Murals will deliver participatory entertainment and play. Through captivating murals, inflatables, art installations, live painting, art talks, music, dance battles, pop-up shops and an evening block party, culture lovers will want to come back daily to experience the fun.

The event is presented by Taglialatella Galleries and INK Entertainment, and organized in partnership with the Bloor-Yorkville Business Improvement Area. YVM builds on Yorkville’s reputation as a historic enclave of Toronto’s early twentieth-century art scene. The event has been designed as a safe, self-guided experience in the heart of Toronto.

YVM | NO EMPTY SPACES
50,000 SQ.F OF ART

Presented by INK Entertainment & Taglialatella Galleries
In partnership with Bloor-Yorkville
ALL INITIATIVES ARE FREE

2024 PROGRAMMING HIGHTLIGHTS

Participating Artists

Dan Lam (USA) FVCKRENDER (CAN)

Adam the Illustrator (CAN) Greg Mike (USA)

Ben Johnston (CAN) Ness lee (CAN)

Dalkhafine (CAN) Dahae Song (CAN)

Michelle Hoogveld (CAN) Paul Jackson (UK) 

Trever Wheatley (CAN) Cosmo Dean (CAN)

Mony Zakhour (CAN) Nick Bodoin (CAN)

Voidz (CAN) Smolik (CAN)

Alex Bacon (CAN)

Sculpture by Daniel ARSHAM (USA)
Private collection

Dan Lam (USA)
FVCKRENDER (CAN)
Adam the Illustrator (CAN)
Greg Mike (USA)
Ben Johnston (CAN)
Ness lee (CAN)
Dalkhafine (CAN)
Dahae Song (CAN)
Michelle Hoogveld (CAN)
Paul Jackson (UK)
Trever Wheatley (CAN)
Cosmo Dean (CAN)
Mony Zakhour (CAN)
Nick Bodoin (CAN)
Voidz (CAN)
Smolik (CAN)
Alex Bacon (CAN)
Sculpture by Daniel ARSHAM (USA)
Private collection

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Dates: August 24 & 25
Times: 10am-7pm
Location: 112 Yorkville Ave

Enjoy luxury and performance, artfully balanced. Infiniti will be offering test drives of the new Infiniti QX80 model to visitors of YVM festival on Yorkville Ave. In addition, the car brand will be presenting the VIP lounge at YVM Block Party located at 148 Cumberland Parkade.

Dates: August 24 & 25
Times: 10am-7pm
Location: 110 Yorkville Ave

Dealbodies is on a mission to drive waterless body care for active skin. Access to undiluted formulas is kind of a big deal – so is sustainability. The body care brand will be showcasing premium products and presenting a fun artistic inflatable on site!

Dates: August 24 & 25
Times: 10am-7pm
Location: 108 Yorkville Ave

DORIAN WHO is a Slow Made, Season-less, Avant-garde streetwear brand using deadstock materials based in Toronto, founded by Tehran-born Dorian Who. The designer will create a fun art installation using Persian carpets and showcase some of her most iconic designs.

Alligator Inflatable by Dalkhafine

Dates: August 24 & 25
Times: 10am-7pm
Location: 108 Yorkville Ave

Whether by illustration, motion design, painting, screen printing, murals, clothing, or VJing, Dalkhafine’s work comes in several mediums and formats. Her colorful universe, greatly inspired by nature, and often enhanced by dark borders – has led to numerous collaborations with celebrities and brands alike.

Art Installation by FVCKRENDER

Dates: August 24 & 25
Times: 10am-7pm
Location: 106 Yorkville Ave

Beguiling and bedazzlink, FVCKRENDER art is the shiny object of the desire, what catches the eye, seduces the senses and calms the mind. Get ready for an immersive installation done inside a shipping container.

Dates: August 24 & 25
Times: 10am-7pm
Location: 104 Yorkville Ave

Seedlip is on a mission to change the way the world drinks with the highest quality non-alcoholic logos. The brand will sample product for free to visitors and present a beautiful bar setting!

Art Installation by Nick Bodoin

Dates: August 24 & 25
Times: 10am-7pm
Location: 104 Yorkville Ave

Nick Bodoin is a talented and visionary artist who combines his passion for painting and craftsmanship with a deep quest to understand the human experience. "When You Cross My Mind" is a powerful exploration designed to immerse viewers in a dynamic representation of memories and emotions. This piece invites audiences to experience the transient nature of memories— those fleeting moments of nostalgia that shape our emotional landscape.

Dates: August 24 & 25
Times: 10am-7pm
Location: 98 Yorkville Ave

Fun beats and break dancers will animate this stage area presented by RedBull

Loudmouth Inflatable by Greg Mike

Dates: August 24 & 25
Times: 10am-7pm
Location: 98 Yorkville Ave

Born and raised in Connecticut, childhood trips to NYC exposed "Greg Mike" Mensching to the creative potential of reinventing public spaces through art and design. Always obsessed with the boundless energy and crisp line work of iconic American mid-century cartoons, by his early teens Greg began using the walls on the streets to fuse these two passions together.

Ballooms Interactive Art installation

Dates: August 24 & 25
Times: 10am-7pm
Location: 98 Yorkville Ave

Ballooms are handcrafted balloon bouquets twisted in Downtown Toronto. Spread joy to the ones you love on all of life’s special occasions. However, there’s never a reason needed to show a little love to yourself or others! Want to win free Ballooms? Come and be part an exciting project involving darts and paint!

Dates: August 24 & 25
Times: 10am-7pm
Location: 96 Yorkville Ave

The Bata Shoe Museum is a hidden gem that seamlessly weaves together history, art, and culture through the lens of footwear. Come learn more about this institution and experience a fun art installation inspired by shoes!

Chess Sets Presented by Knight Cap Chess Club

Dates: August 24 & 25
Times: 10am-7pm
Location: 94 Yorkville Ave

Enjoy a game of chess by using life size chess boards provided by Knight Cap Chess Club.

Food Truck by Antonio Park

Dates: August 24 & 25
Times: 10am-7pm
Location: 94 Yorkville Ave

Celebrity chef Antonio Park’s training began in his mother’s kitchen in Argentina and taking part in his father’s many asados; establishing the traditions of his heritage with fresh ingredients, homemade dishes, and a passion for sharing meals with others. The Chef is creating a creative and exciting dining experience in the food area of Yorkville Murals!

In addition, EZ Blocks will be producing a large 40’ long communal table where everyone can break bread and enjoy Antonio culinary offerings.

Heart Inflatable by Michelle Hoogveld

Dates: August 24 & 25
Times: 10am-7pm
Location: 90 Yorkville Ave

Michelle Hoogveld is a Canadian contemporary artist whose vibrant style is inspired by colour theory, connection, and matters of the heart. Drawing inspiration from geometric abstraction, colour field painting, and abstract expressionism, the artist designed a vibrant heart inflatable for everyone to enjoy!

Block Party
Dates: August 24
Times: 4-10pm

Enjoy the Infiniti Lounge
Dates: August 25
Times: 10am-5pm

Location: 148 Cumberland Parkade

Come party on the rooftop at this free event is located on the top floor of the 148 Cumberland Parkade. DJ @skratchbastid and friends will keep the energy high, spinning all afternoon long and into the night. Throughout the party, guests can watch five mural artists Ben Johnston, Mony Zakhour, Paul Jackson, Smolik, and Alex Bacon paint larger-than-life murals.

The VIP section is presented by car brand Infiniti, showcasing an impressive display that harmonizes with the exclusive lounge areas.

Dates: August 24 & 25
Times: 10am-7pm
Location: 99 Yorkville Ave

It all started in the mural courtyard at 99 Yorkville, where nine stunning murals by Canadian and international artists are showcased. Herradura Tequila is transforming the area with a magical floral takeover, creating delightful spaces for enjoying drinks and capturing perfect Instagram selfies!

Mural Courtyard

Dates: August 24 & 25
Times: 10am-7pm
Location: 99 Yorkville Ave

Greg Mike, an Atlanta-based artist known for his most noted graffiti creation, “Larry Loudmouf,” with his Tide blue body and yawling open mouth, will take over a wall in the 99 Yorkville Ave courtyard painting live throughout the weekend.

Michelle Hoogveld returns home after painting across the USA with large-scale artwork. Her newest mural showcase vibrant colours and bold patterns weave together to create an intricate tapestry of who we are as people, the places we encounter and the one thing that connects us all - love.

Yorkville Murals - August 26th and 27th, 2023

Dates: August 24 & 25
Times: 11am-7pm
Location: 99 Yorkville Ave

Voidz Exhibition
Come experience an interactive exhibition featuring the work of Voidz, a Toronto based, mix reality artist who is the genius behind YVM promotional video inside the Lower Bay TTC Platform.

Daniel Arsham Sculpture
Yorkville Murals and Taglialatella Galleries present a striking sculpture that embodies Arsham’s signature exploration of time and transformation, with the eroded bronze surface suggesting a future archaeological relic. The sculpture offers a contemporary reinterpretation of classical forms, inviting viewers to reflect on the enduring nature of art and is relationship to the passage of time.

Daniel Arsham
Bronze Eroded Bust of Rome Deified, 2021
Bronze sculpture
78x 41 in.
Ed. 3 | Each Unique

The artwork is part private collection and will be on public display temporarily.

Four Seasons - “Being one” mural by Dahae Song

Dates: August 24 & 25
Times: 24/h
Location: 60 Yorkville Ave

The “Being One” mural by @songdahae was commissioned by Four Seasons Toronto and is displayed at the hotel’s seasonal outdoor patio d|azur for the duration of the summer. This artwork unifies the human experience with that of nature.

Manulife Centre - “Look how beautiful you are” Art Installation by Dalkhafine

Dates: August 24 & 25
Times: 24/h
Location: 55 Bloor St. W (Main Bloor Street entrance - throughout the ground level common area)

Whether by illustration, motion design, painting, screen printing, murals, clothing, or VJing, Dalkhafine’s work comes in several mediums and formats. Her colorful universe, greatly inspired by nature, and often enhanced by dark borders – has led to numerous collaborations with celebrities and brands alike.

For this edition of the festival, the artist created a powerful art installation inside the Manulife Center inspired by her signature characters and the environment they are being displayed in. Come immerse yourself on Dalkhafine’s world.

TTC Lower Bay Platform Art Installation by Trevor Wheatley and Cosmo Dean

Dates: August 24 & 25
Times: 10am-6pm
Location: Bay Station | Village of Yorkville Park (Cumberland entrance)

This project is presented by W Hotels Toronto.

Discover a majestical mirrored chandelier by artist Trever Wheatley and Cosmo Dean in the abandoned (and typically closed to the public) Lower Bay TTC Platform.

Yorkville Village - Enjoy Where You're At Inflatable by Adam the Illustrator

Dates: August 24 & 25
Times: 10-6pm
Location: 55 Avenue Road (Food court)

Toronto-based artist Adam The Illustrator, brings fun and a colourful aesthetic with a playful sense of humour. His work touches on mental health, friendship and encourages people to trust the process. Take a selfie Infront of this charismatic character in the shape of a heart and share it to your loved ones!

W Toronto After Party

Dates and times: August 24
Times: 10pm-2am

W Toronto Hotel presents the Yorkville Murals After-Party. The city's most captivating art festival, Yorkville Murals is taking it from streets to beats with the 2024 After-Party, featuring sets from Greg Mike & Del Arte spinning all night long, W cocktails and curated artwork throughout the hotel. Join us in the Living Room, W's signature lobby bar.

Presented by W Toronto in partnership with Taglialatella Galleries Featuring Opening Artist GREG MIKE and DJ DEL ARTE Design by Curves

Anndore House - When Colours Collide by Ness Lee

Dates: August 24 & 25
Times: 24/H
Location: 15 Charles Street

In honour of our second annual partnership with Yorkville Mural Festival, the incredibly talented Ness Lee will be revamping her iconic “When Worlds Collide” mural on the side of our hotel. Think pops of colour and stunning artistry added to an already magnificent mural!

To celebrate, we’re shutting down Biscuit Lane on August 21st at 6:30pm once again and throwing a fun and upbeat street party filled with music by DJ Daria Romanova, hands-on art activations, drinks, snacks, photo-ops and of course, dancing!

Squish inflatable by Dam Lam

Dates: August 24 & 25
Times: 10am-7pm
Location: 90 Yorkville Ave

Instagram sensation Dan Lam’s tactile, technicolor sculptures use unconventional materials to playfully tread a line between allure and repulsion. Made of painted polyurethane foam and often covered in spikes, her blob-like pieces that appear to melt and drip have brought Lam hordes of social media fans.

Lam began experimenting with the possibilities of foam after receiving her MFA from Arizona State University, and she has continued to test its limits by scaling up. While her pieces appear otherworldly, Lam steadily draws inspiration from the everyday, taking cues from nature and the human body.

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