Nuit Blanche was originally conceived in Paris, France in 2002, in an attempt to bring contemporary art to the masses in public spaces.
Now universally translated as ‘Sleepless Night’, Nuit Blanche brings more than a million people to the streets of Paris every year. In 2005, Paris organizers contacted the City of Toronto’s Special Events office with an invitation to join the ranks of approximately six other European cities producing similar all-night events. The international success of Nuit Blanche continues to build each year and has expanded its reach beyond Paris to more than 25 cities across the globe – each offering its own version of the all-night art extravaganza.
[highlight]Toronto was the first North American city[/highlight] to fully replicate the Paris model, and has inspired similar celebrations throughout North America, including San Francisco, New York, Miami and Chicago.
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Date: Saturday, October 05, 2013
Location: Toronto ([highlight]MAP[/highlight])
Ticket Pricing Method: Free
Audience: All ages
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