Ever notice how many of the finer things in life just seem to go together and compliment one another? Think of art, food, music and wine. All are a reflection of culture and have a common thread – tradition. Canadians are big fans of Italian wines and represent one of their biggest export markets. For … Read more
Innovative Painter’s First Major Exhibition in Canada in Thirty Years Reveals Highlights of Half-Century Career The Vancouver Art Gallery in collaboration with Dulwich Picture Gallery and the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, with support from the National Gallery of Canada, presents David Milne: Modern Painting, on view June 16 to September 9, 2018. This is … Read more
Take a walk on the art side! For the 26th year, the West of Main Art Walk opens the door into a vibrant community of over 60 talented visual artists (painters, potters, sculptors, fabric artists, photographers, and more) who live and work in our midst. Everyone from art neophytes to veteran enthusiasts are … Read more
Frontier Modernism: A Lecture by Sarah Milroy, Acclaimed Curator and Writer WHEN: Saturday, June 16, 3:00 pm WHERE: UBC Robson Square, Theatre C300 800 Robson Street TICKETS: $35 General admission/$25 members/$20 students* available at vanartgallery.bc.ca *Doors open 2:30 p.m. All tickets are general admission and seating is first come, first seated. Please note that the … Read more
Contemporary Artists reclaim identity through resurgence of Northwest Indigenous tattooing, piercing and personal adornment Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art, celebrating its 10th anniversary, announces the leading-edge exhibition BODY LANGUAGE: Reawakening Cultural Tattooing of the Northwest, running June 8, 2018 – January 13, 2019. Until the 1885 potlatch ban, tattooing and piercing were integral … Read more
June 23 – September 3, 2018 This summer, Liquidity Wines‘ tasting room walls will be adorned with images from the National Geographic Photo Ark – a compelling series of photographic portraits that capture the beauty of Earth’s diverse species. “The goal of the Photo Ark is simple: show what’s at stake, and get … Read more
Opening April 10 until June 20, 2018 Opening Reception April 10, 7 pm, Il Museo at the Italian Cultural Centre Contemporary art historians have hailed our current age as the “end of art,” noticing that the traditional skills of art creation have become outmoded and antiquated. Art theorists concur adding further that all the possible … Read more
In recognition of milestone year, beloved studio tour expands geographical boundaries & hosts downtown exhibition Artists in Our Midst (AIOM) celebrates 25 years of open-door artistic explorations with the West of Main Art Walk, May 27 & 28, 2017. In its largest-ever year, the festivities stretch from Point Grey to Main Street and … Read more
I’m no fashion writer, and I have to confess that I was feeling a little intimidated at the prospect of interviewing award-winning jewellery designer Imogen Belfield for the North American launch of her new Fine Jewellery collection. After all, this is a woman whose sculptural designs have been spotted on celebrities including Ellie Goulding, Naomi … Read more
Tourism Vancouver Dine Out Festival and Vancouver Foodster presents: Presented by Vancouver Foodster, these events are sure to please anyone who loves brunch. Visit 6+ restaurants in each of the neighbourhoods as you taste all sorts of dishes in this Brunch crawl using your “passport” as your guide. 3-Crawl Ticket Pack: Choose any 3 crawls for $115 provides the … Read more