New! Emily Carr at the Vancouver Art Gallery
A new exhibition recognizes Carr’s belief in the beauty and vitality of BC’s forests.
A new exhibition recognizes Carr’s belief in the beauty and vitality of BC’s forests.
“In a community of photo conceptual artists, we are proud to have Cindy Sherman headline our fall season,” says Daina Augaitis, Interim Director of the Vancouver Art Gallery.
Along with a fresh perspective, Everywhere From Here marks another significant change for Wilson. Following representation by local galleries for over 25 years, he is taking advantage of Granville Island’s open-door policy for artists to show their work to present Everywhere From Here in a pop-up gallery space located on Railspur Alley.
“Transits and Returns” showcases the work of twenty-one indigenous artists from New Zealand, Australia, Canada and the United States. The exhibition has been coordinated by five curators who represent the countries and who will host the exhibition at some point.
As if it were not enough for Art Gallery visitors to betreated to a major exhibition of the sculpture and painting of Alberto Giacometti this summer, The Vancouver Art Gallery is featuring two more exciting exhibits as well.
“With a focus on contemporary photo-based art, the Gallery has proudly committed itself to Alexander’s work over several decades,” says Daina Augaitis, Interim Director and curator of Vikky Alexander: Extreme Beauty.
Walking Man is a huge sculpture and the centerpiece of the exhibit. Standing Woman, The Dog, Annette Without Arms and Bust of Diego are a few of the other pieces on display.
Beginning June 1, visitors to the Vancouver Art Gallery will have an opportunity to see signature paintings by Canada’s famed Emily Carr in the Gallery’s first floor Rotunda.
“Giacometti’s dedication to the medium of sculpture continues to impact the art world,” says Kathleen S. Bartels, Director of the Vancouver Art Gallery.
To celebrate its 80th anniversary, Fairmont Hotel Vancouver invites the public to drop in on May 24th