COMICS + GRAFFITI
Comic + Graffiti is a main gallery exhibition that bridges the vibrant street art communities of Toronto and Puerto Rico through the shared visual language of sequential art, hip-hop culture, and urban lettering. Timed to coincide with the energy of the Red Bull BC One World Final in Toronto, this exhibition serves as a creative hub for visiting b-boys, b-girls, and aficionados of the global breaking community.
At the heart of the show is a dynamic wall installation featuring a curated collection of blank-cover comic books transformed into one-of-a-kind works of art. Hand-selected by the curator, a diverse roster of graffiti writers—spanning close peers from Toronto’s local scene alongside respected writers from back home in Puerto Rico—have custom-painted each cover.
By shifting the graffiti medium from large-scale concrete walls to the intimate, handheld format of comic books, the exhibition highlights the deep historical overlap between underground comix, breaking culture, and street calligraphy. Together, these painted covers create a cross-cultural dialogue that celebrates the distinct styles, shared roots, and enduring friendships uniting the four elements of hip-hop across borders.
Dates: November 27 - 29
Time: 12:00PM - 4:00PM
*On Friday Nov. 27 the Gallery will open most of the day from 12:00PM to 9:00PM
This is a (16+) years old event, minors under 16 years old are not allowed in the event.
Location: Unity Charity 1560 Younge St. #204