Photography in British Columbia has a long history that dates back to the 1800s, when Hannah Maynard, a determined and independent-minded woman, made her way in what was then largely a man’s trade. more »
May 8, 2013 by Portia Priegert in HISTORICAL WORKS
Parviz Tanavoli, sometimes called the father of modern sculpture in Iran, is known for bronzes that reflect the region’s rich cultural history. But like many artists from the Middle East, his work is little known in Canada. more »
May 8, 2013 by Portia Priegert in PREVIEWS
Lyndal Osborne lifts the top off a cardboard box, revealing a thick bundle of moss. She wiggles another carton forward and gaps the lid to show pale half-mooned rinds. “Every grapefruit I ever ate, I kept,” she says. “A lot have gone into artwork.” more »
May 7, 2013 by Portia Priegert in PROFILES
Few people today have heard of Charles John Collings, but in his time the reclusive British-born painter had a considerable reputation. more »
Dec 4, 2012 by Portia Priegert in HISTORICAL WORKS
