General Hardware Contemporary
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General Hardware Contemporary was launched in 2010 and is located in the heart of vibrant Parkdale, Toronto. Principal and director Niki Dracos is a 15 year veteran of the design industry. General Hardware Contemporary brings new artistic talent to showcase alongside established provocateurs, Canadian and international. The gallery features contemporary paintings, photography, sculpture, artwork on paper and video art. more... See more text

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  • Art Consultation,
  • Fine Art Appraisals,
  • Event Rental Space,
  • Art Installation & Framing,
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1520 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6R 1A4
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Dangling above the sidewalk on Queen Street West is a massive sun-bleached sign with barely perceptible faded lettering that reads: “General Hardware.” One might expect to walk by and peer into a crowded store stuffed with paint cans and tools, but while General Hardware is stocked with paint, you’ll find it’s already been applied. General Hardware is actually a contemporary art gallery, an open-concept breathing space created for the appreciation of painting and sculpture in the Parkdale neighbourhood.

Niki Dracos, director of General Hardware Contemporary, graduated from OCAD in 1989 and spent several successful years in the design and advertising industry collaborating with the industry’s leading creative people. In 2006 she acquired the building and proceeded to convert the old hardware store into a gallery space, which she opened in 2010. “I fell in love with the name and the façade,” says Niki. “I wanted to transform it into something unique.” And so she traded the two-dimensional formats of magazines and billboards for the challenge of curating a three-dimensional gallery space.

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This hardware store turned art gallery has a trendy interior while still keeping its rustic bones. There are many mediums featured at the gallery, including video and film screenings, contemporary paintings, photography and sculptures. Located in Parkdale, this cozy spot shines a light on a medley of established as well as emerging artists.

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