Ron Baird
CNE Better Living Centre

Artist Spotlight at the CNE

If you have ever taken a stroll in the west end of the grounds alongside the Better Living Centre, then you may have noticed a tall metal sculpture. The sculpture was built on site by sculptor Ron Baird who was commissioned by the House of Seagram for the 1968 CNE. The 26-foot high sculpture was originally built in front of …

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Nellie’s Dream

Edward’s Gardens, Toronto Botanical Garden

MAY 2010 Toronto Botanical Garden sprouts 30-foot-tall sculpture by Ron Baird. National Post published: April 29, 2010. Gardens and sculptures go together like roses and weddings. One such beautiful union can be seen at the Toronto Botanical entrance gardens. (Itself a gorgeous work of art; it was created by Dutch designer Piet Oudolf.) The must-see 30-foot-tall sculpture by artist Ron Baird …

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My Fair Lady

Sunday Crush – Ron Baird

Public Art bestows a sense of place; strengthening connections between people and place and is integral in the fostering of a community’s identity. It celebrates the social, historical and cultural threads of the community, and honors the natural and urban environments. Public Art bestows a sense of place; strengthening connections between people and place and is integral in the fostering …

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