Art Metropole is a non-profit artist-run centre incorporated in 1974. It's a great place to pick up contemporary art works, unique artist books and one of a kin gifts. They also host exhibitions, performances and readings.

Very important, one of a kind space, pls support them

Loved their space when it used to operate as a gift shop inside the MOCA. It was the physical embodiment of hygge. Since Covid, they relocated to the building across the street and operating only as a contactless pickup point for now (November 2020). Hopefully they open their store again for walk-ins soon!

Smaller than before, but great place, good space, good staff, plus I found this really great photobook on Galleria Mall there.

THE best collection of art and original books in Toronto, hosted by a stellar professional team. Impossible to leave the store empty handed. Put them on your priority list when in Toronto.

Art books and zines galore. You'll need an hour.

I've known Art Metropole in a lot of incarnations and this is a good one. This is THE place in Toronto for artists' bookworks & multiples. Not monographs about artists but books that are designed by the artists as art projects with the artist's own content (writing, images). There are some catalogues, art magazines & critical texts too but limited in number. You are better off going to Type if that's what you're looking for. The store looks great & is roomy and well organized. Cleverly designed shelving maximizes display of their publications. It's wonderful that Art Metropole keeps reinventing itself decade after decade & I recommend you visit if you are interested in contemporary art.

Awesome book independent book and zine collection

The building itself and the staff are amazing and the Art is very well done but of course definitely not for everybody

When you go in looking for something funky, look through the bottom shelves. I've found printe from the 80's, and all kinds of zines. It's a great shop for inspo, class texts, or the latest magazine issues

Have been acquiring books and editions by artists from Art Met for over 10 years. Always interesting selection of items that can't be found elsewhere in Toronto. Impossible for art and book lovers to leave empty-handed.