Something new is about to take shape underneath the Gardiner Expressway this May. The Bentway is set to unveil two new public art installations.Toronto artists Anahita Akhavan and Stanzie Tooth bring the two installations to life at CityPlace. Residents and visitors are invited to experience the familiar area in a different way.A new way to connect the communityIt is set to open May 9, 2026 with Majles/Sitting Room by Akhavan and A Persistent Crossing by Tooth. To celebrate the occasion, the two artists will lead a free public tour that day. It'll give people the chance to explore the works and hear about the ideas behind them firsthand.Akhavan's piece is actually the first commission of The Bentway's new Step-Up Series. It's a three-year program created in partnership with Choice Properties.The series reimagines the large staircases beneath the Gardiner at West Block as a platform for public art and gathering, according to The Bentway. Her mural is inspired by Persian ...