Piazza Johnny Lombardi Commemorative Plaque, 2008
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Resource ID
4898
Access
Open
Address
Grace - College Parkette
Credit Line
Heritage Toronto
Date of Creation
2008
Historical Themes
Immigration and Multiculturalism, Visual Arts
Keywords
Italian-Canadian Heritage
Program Category
Historical Plaques
Rights
Heritage Toronto
Time Period
1999-today
Caption
Piazza Johnny Lombardi Commemorative Plaque, 2008
Description
Following the death of Johnny Lombardi in 2002, the City of Toronto joined local businesses and the Lombardi family to create this piazza as a memorial to his life and work. Managed by the City of Toronto, the project was nearly fully funded through the generosity of businesses and individuals.
Sculptors Veronica and Edwin Dam de Nogales, winners of a public art and design competition, designed the piazza and created the artwork, in partnership with landscape architects Ferris + Associates. The curving seating walls recall the ocean and radio waves that brought Johnny Lombardi together with the diverse cultures he celebrated. At the heart of the piazza is a bronze statue of Johnny, engaging and full of life. Across from him is a statue of a young boy wearing Johnny's cap. By drawing continents, nations and peoples together with one continuous line of his etching tool, the boy describes Johnny's inspiring vision of a multicultural Canada.
For its innovative public.private partnership, piazza Johnny Lombardi recived the Ontario Public Works Association's 2005 Project of the Year Award. The City of Toronto wishes to thank those who contirbute to its successful completion. They include the following: …
Marker lat / long: 43.654607, -79.415789 (WGS84)