Morris Lum, Arlene Chan & Linda Zhang: Chinatown in Photos (NYCL)

2024 Toronto Biennial of Art photography artist Morris Lum is joined by Chinese Canadian Historian Arlene Chan and architect and professor Linda Zhang for an intimate conversation about the vibrant history of Toronto’s Chinatown.

Using storytelling and photographs, these stewards of Chinese immigration history in Canada will explore the history of Toronto’s first Chinatown (originally located near present-day City Hall) and the transition to its current location at Spadina Avenue and Dundas Street West.

Q&A to follow.

Ticket registration for this event is required: Free tickets for this event are available to book via Eventbrite.

About this event’s guests:

Morris Lum

Arlene Chan

Linda Zhang

This event is in partnership with the Toronto Biennial of Art, Canada’s leading visual arts event focused solely on contemporary art from around the world.

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This event is part of our signature Salon Series, where we host local and international authors, artists and thinkers in conversation about their new books and big ideas.

It is also part of our Asian Heritage series, generously supported by TD Bank Group, through the TD Ready Commitment.

This program is made possible through the generous support of Eleanor & Francis Shen and Partners in Art.

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Note: This is an in-person event at the North York Central Library Concourse, Toronto Public Library’s new premiere event space for cultural and heritage programming located at 5120 Yonge Street (west side of Yonge St, one block north of Sheppard Ave).

Arrive early, meet people. The talk starts at 7 pm, but doors open at 6 pm. Come early so you can chat with your fellow literature lovers, and make new friends.

Reminder! We oversell these events to make sure that the most people have an opportunity to attend. Tickets are only guaranteed until 10 minutes before the show starts, at which point we will start opening up available spots to the rush line.

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Accessibility at Toronto Public Library:

Toronto Public Library is committed to accessibility. Please call or email us if you are Deaf or have a disability and would like to request accommodation to participate in this program. Please let us know as far in advance as possible and we will do our best to meet your request. At least three weeks’ notice is preferred. Phone 416-393-7099 or email [email protected].

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