Thirteen sculptures supporting brain health have been destroyed at Nathan Phillips Square.
The sculptures of brains are a part of Baycrest Foundation’s The Brain Project to support brain health research and end dementia.
Toronto Police Const. Laura Brabant said “officers attended a call for mischief” on July 14 at the square.
“It is alleged that art installations were damaged,” she said.
For seven years, The Brain Project art has displayed around Toronto to spark conversation and as a fundraising opportunity for Baycrest in their research efforts.
There are seven remaining sculptures at Nathan Phillips Square and 10 at the Shops at Don Mills.
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Josh Cooper, CEO and president of the Baycrest Foundation, said the damaged sculptures have been put in storage as they are “unsalvageable.”
“It is a shame that this happened, but there are risks displaying art. In terms of The Brain Project it takes a hit. These pieces would have been sold with the funds going to Baycrest to fight dementia,” Cooper said.
“The Brain Project is still going on and it is a great cause for people to go out and support.”
Almost 600,000 Canadians live with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, Baycrest noted.
Ashton Gray, 34, of Toronto, was charged with mischief interfere property, mischief damage property over $5,000, and assault peace officer.
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