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'Public Trust' at the Bentway is a Nuit Blanche highlight

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Hicock, R. (2026, October 4). 'Public Trust' at the Bentway is a Nuit Blanche highlight. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/rolling-file/public-trust-at-the-bentway-is-a-nuit-blanche-highlight/article_fa0acabf-5615-4d49-acda-d718d53e221b.html

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Toronto Star · collected 2026-10-04 · by Reagan Hicock

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Paul Ramírez Jonas’ "Public Trust" installation is a highlight of Nuit Blanche at the Bentway, featuring a large marquee that displays promises from participants and news headlines. The article focuses on the interactive nature of the artwork, which encourages public participation by showcasing commitments alongside current events.
Written by AI on 2026-10-04, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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At the Bentway in Toronto, Paul Ramirez Jonas' installation "Public Trust" is part of a travelling historical exhibition called "Broken Promises," co-curated by the Royal British Columbia Museum and the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre in Vancouver. Visitors work with guides to create public promises that are displayed on a large board within ten minutes. The marquee displays these participant-generated pledges alongside those culled from news headlines, engaging passersby in discussions about societal commitments and broken promises.

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Reagan Hicock
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🔮 Attendees work with a guide to craft a public promise, which will make its way to the large board in 10 minutes.
2026-10-04 · assertive framing · Broken promises at the Bentway
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2026-10-04 · assertive framing · A joyful celebration of life at the Bentway
Also by Reagan Hicock
Broken promises at the Bentway
2026-10-04 · Toronto Star
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The artist is pictured in front of the large-scale marquee, which displays promises from participants alongside those drawn from news headlines.
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