In 2015, Myseum dedicated itself to being Toronto’s museum and to telling distinctly Torontonian stories.
But what does the act of storytelling look like in the 21st century? What shape does it take?A documentary? A mixed-media experience? A simple conversation? How do we tell the story of our city today? More importantly, how do we ensure that we’re doing our part totell every story within our city today?
Stories that embrace different characters and cherish every detail. Especially for a city as diverse as Toronto. A setting that’s an amalgamation of distinct identities, thread togetherby a multitude of cultures and ethnicities.
Untold Toronto invites a selection of Black Toronto artists to answer the questions ofmodern storytelling, and to explore who we are through their personal narratives. By mixing modern media and classic storytelling techniques, they’ve explored different facets ofBlack identity within the city. All with the intent of contributing to a complete snapshot ofcontemporary Toronto.
Explore Untold Toronto
Untold Toronto is a collectionof four unique pieces of workfrom Black Toronto artists.Conversations, interviews, and mixed-media are all used to tell their stories. The work captures a moment in this diverse landscape of people and perspectives that make up Toronto.
Black Girl Magic
This 16mm film serves as a document to celebrate and unite Black women and girls, allowing them to tell their own stories.View Story
Differently, Styll
A love letter to Toronto’s slang, Differently, Styll looks to explore the vernacular–its origins, and how it can define who we are.View Story
Variety B Podcasts
The Variety B Podcasts tell the stories of a group of Black Torontonian men through the organic lens of their conversations.View Story
See Me Yah
Focusing on five members of Toronto’s Black LGBTQ+ community, See Me Yah! tells a tale of those working together for a better future.View Story