Bill Reid: To Speak With a Golden Voice
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Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art 639 Hornby Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 2G3
Portrait of Bill Reid, c.1976. Painting by Chris Hopkins in 2005. (courtesy of the Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art)
The re-opening of the gallery celebrates the centennial birthday of Bill Reid (1920-1998)—To Speak With a Golden Voice.
The exhibition is guest curated by Gwaai Edenshaw—widely considered to be Reid's last apprentice—and includes rarely seen treasures by Reid and works from artists inspired by the legendary Reid, such as Robert Davidson and Beau Dick. Two new artworks by contemporary artist Cori Savard and singer-songwriter Kinnie Starr will also be featured.
To Speak With a Golden Voice provides new insights into the nuanced facets and creative complexities of Reid, considered to be one of Canada's most renowned Indigenous artists and a pivotal force in the resurgence of Northwest Coast art.
As part of these celebrations we have launched a Centennial Campaign to raise $100,000 to celebrate 100 Years of Bill Reid.