Farewell 7 Fraser, 2022
Artist spaces are continually vulnerable to the forces of redevelopment capital, but they also often inform and shape the future of a neighborhood. 7 Fraser Ave in Toronto was host to a number of professional artists and designers before the property was sold to a commercial developer in 2022. To reframe the eviction, a group of artists renting in 7 Fraser collaborated on an ad hoc exhibition to celebrate the space for one final day.
This promotional video for the exhibition incorporates Google Street View documentation of the building in its state before redevelopment, with the tacit understanding that it will eventually be reduced to an interactive image.