The Aporia · Leafs fan makes Nuit Blanche pit stop as clock approaches Sunday

Paul Whidden, a Toronto Maple Leafs fan, spent his evening at Nuit Blanche after the team’s loss to the Ottawa Senators. He enjoyed installations like "UFO" and "Blankets (Under) Cover," expressing appreciation for Toronto's forward-looking art scene before heading home to the Niagara region.

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Toronto Maple Leafs fan Paul Whidden continued his night after the team's loss to the Ottawa Senators with a 3-2 score. Despite the defeat, Whidden found enjoyment during Nuit Blanche, an annual all-night art event in Toronto. He particularly appreciated installations like "UFO" by Brandon Vickerd and "Blankets (Under) Cover" by Shelley Niro. Whidden expressed his love for Toronto's forward-looking art scene and had approximately one more hour to explore before heading back to the Niagara region.

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🔮 The Leafs may have fallen 3-2 to the Ottawa Senators, but Whidden said he’s still enjoying his night, thanks, in part, to what Nuit Blanche has to offer.

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He said he especially enjoyed “UFO” (a car with a flying saucer jammed into it, an installation by Brandon Vickerd) and “Blankets (Under) Cover” by Shelley Niro.

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🔮 The Leafs may have fallen 3-2 to the Ottawa Senators, but Whidden said he’s still enjoying his night, thanks, in part, to what Nuit Blanche has to offer.

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