Art Metropole — Local services in Toronto

I've known Art Metropole in a lot of incarnations and this is a good one. This is THE place in Toronto for artists' bookworks & multiples. Not monographs about artists but books that are designed by the artists as art projects with the artist's own content (writing, images). There are some catalogues, art magazines & critical texts too but limited in number. You are better off going to Type if that's what you're looking for. The store looks great & is roomy and well organized. Cleverly designed shelving maximizes display of their publications. It's wonderful that Art Metropole keeps reinventing itself decade after decade & I recommend you visit if you are interested in...

A hidden gem for art lovers in Toronto. Art Metropole has such a cool selection of artist books, prints, and zines—you can tell everything is super curated and unique. It’s the kind of place where you walk in thinking you’ll just browse and end up leaving with something you didn’t even know you needed. The staff is really knowledgeable and friendly, and it just has a great vibe overall. If you're into contemporary art, small press publishing, or just want to discover something new, definitely...

Loved their space when it used to operate as a gift shop inside the MOCA. It was the physical embodiment of hygge. Since Covid, they relocated to the building across the street and operating only as a contactless pickup point for now (November 2020).

Hopefully they open their store again for...