Vancouver Tapestry Presented at grunt gallery’s 30th Anniversary Party
Inspired by Vancouver during the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, the tapestry took the 78-year-old more than 5,000 hours to weave, beginning in May 2009. more »
Features
Photo by Amanda Skuse.
Sola Fiedler: Weaving her way into history
Canadian fiber artist, Sola Fiedler, best known for her large-scale tapestry tributes to the cities that have hosted the Olympic Games. Her work captures the architectural and spiritual elements of each city, at that moment in time. more »
Jul 22, 2014 DOCUMENTARIES
Xane St Phillip | Paradise Lost | May 23 - June 2, 2014
Click for video of "Paradise Lost". Xane St Phillip is an instructor at VISA and an artist whose work focuses around the use of colour, in particular the colour theories of Joseph Albers. more »
Jul 1, 2014 EVENT VIDEOS
Debora Cardaci - Face Sketch in real time
Winnipeg-based artist Debora Cardaci demonstrates drawing a face with pencil, charcoal and chalks. more »
May 29, 2014 DOCUMENTARIES
Soul Gallery
Introduction to the Soul Gallery in Winnipeg with owner, Julie Walsh. more »
May 20, 2014 EVENT VIDEOS
NUCLEAR EXPOSURE: David McMillan opens a window on the aftermath of Chernobyl disaster
The images are haunting. Children’s shoes lie scattered in a classroom covered with layers of grime and debris. A tree pushes against the ceiling of a hotel room, its moss-covered floor littered with glass shards. more »
Apr 20, 2014 PROFILES
John Dean
BACK ROOM: Lawren Harris (1885 – 1970)
With its horizontal brushstrokes and rich complementary colours, "Cottages" is a gorgeous painting from a pivotal era that saw the emergence of one of Canada’s most influential art movements. more »
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Photo by Amanda Skuse.
Vancouver Tapestry Presented at grunt gallery’s 30th Anniversary Party
Inspired by Vancouver during the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, the tapestry took the 78-year-old more than 5,000 hours to weave, beginning in May 2009. more »
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Art Superstar Vik Muniz makes his Canadian debut
The Vancouver Biennale announces the Canadian debut of world-renowned Brazilian artist Vik Muniz in celebration of his upcoming large-scale mosaic land art installation in Squamish. more »
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Installation of "Walking Figures" in North Vancouver
The Vancouver Biennale and the City of North Vancouver are pleased to announce the installation of Walking Figures by Magdalena Abakanowicz on July 16th and 17th. more »
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New CEO appointed at Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art
The Bill Reid Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Alexandra Montgomery as CEO of the Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art, effective October 1, 2014. more »
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WAG Announces Patricia E. Bovey as Director Emeritus
As director from 1999 – 2004, she advanced the mandate of the WAG, presenting an exhibition program of regional, national, and international significance. more »
