TO·BE·LONGING: Opening Reception

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Friday January 23, 2026

The Lobby | Ace Hotel Toronto

51 Camden St.

Free

Join us for the opening reception on January 23rd in the Ace Hotel Toronto lobby as we celebrate the launch of our DesignTO partnership. The exhibition celebrates the fluidity and resilience of queer domesticity, transforming the traditional “home” into a living archive of identity and chosen family. Guests will be escorted upstairs to experience architect Quan Thai’s new work on view in Ace Suite 1104—an intimate introduction to the exhibition and the conversations it sparks.

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