An “F” from Ai Weiwei
Photo courtesy of Vancouver Biennale
Unveiled just before the Christmas holiday, a public sculpture in the shape of an …
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December 8 2014 Art Politics of art: caricatures and culture
Provoking thoughtful commentary from readers on social issues can create barriers with just the use of words. Political cartoons – often witty, at times graphic, but never dull – transcend such …
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December 8 2014 Art Dressing the part: Today’s fashion and cultural influence
The number of toes on a dragon, the modern evolution of saris, the importance of colour, where khakis came from –Richmond Museum’s latest exhibit Interwoven World (Identity and Fashion) takes …
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December 8 2014 Art Exposing reality in the disguise of Chinese tradition: Contemporary Chinese art show at VAG
Ai Weiwei’s work is here in Vancouver. The world-renowned artist is among 10 prominent Chinese artists whose recent works have been brought together in an exhibition at the Vancouver Art
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December 8 2014 Art Exploring the aesthetics of labour
True to its mandate to display work that examines the relationship between contemporary art theory and practice, Artspeak, a non-profit artist run centre in Vancouver, is currently featuring Seurat …
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December 8 2014 Art The unlimited curiosity of artist Shimabuku
Japanese artist Shimabuku is remarkably curious. And through his highly imaginative artistic practice, he makes the familiar and mundane seem fascinating, humorous and strange. For Shimabuku, it is …
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November 17 2014 Art Interweavings presents traditions in contemporary First Nations art
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November 17 2014 Art Making art to recollect and reconcile past traumas
Although Vancouver-based artists Kelly Gough and Osvaldo Ramirez Castillo have contrasting histories and artistic practices, they share common ground. Gallery Gachet’s current exhibition, …
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November 17 2014 Art Artist reflects on the many bridges she has crossed
Khang Rinpoche – Mt. Kailash by Tomoyo Ihaya | Photo courtesy of Tomoyo IhayaWhile some artists approach art merely …
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November 3 2014 Art A look inside the Forbidden City at VAG
Portrait of Emperor Qianlong in ceremonial robe – Qing dynasty, Qianlong period Ink and colour on silk.| Photo courtesy of The Palace…