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Photo highlights of Nuit Blanche 2026 so far

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Lautens, R. (2026, October 4). Photo highlights of Nuit Blanche 2026 so far. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/rolling-file/photo-highlights-of-nuit-blanche-2026-so-far/article_21a91e57-4036-4c2f-87d3-28d427c997ce.html

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Toronto Star · collected 2026-10-04 · by Richard Lautens

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Toronto Star photographer Richard Lautens captures the highlights of Nuit Blanche 2026, showcasing various installations in Nathan Phillips Square. Notable artworks include “In Water, Together” by Alexandra Gelis and “Avataq” by Couzyn van Heuvelen. The article features images of people interacting with these light-based installations, such as forming shadows on City Hall walls from the square’s lights.
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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Nuit Blanche 2026 celebrated its 20th anniversary in Toronto, featuring over 70 art installations across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). The event ran from 7 p.m. on Saturday to 7 a.m. Sunday, with some installations remaining until October 10. This year's theme, "Tomorrow’s Memories," highlighted artists and communities that have shaped Nuit Blanche over the past two decades. Notable works included Rhonda Weppler and Trevor Mahovsky’s multimedia installation “Museum of Lost Things” and Brandon Vickerd’s interactive sculpture “UFO.” The festival attracted both longtime attendees and newcomers, with many noting a nostalgic energy reflecting on Toronto's history while looking towards its future.

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