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
Interweavings, an exhibition at the Richmond Art Gallery, explores the importance of mentoring and tradition in contemporary First Nations art.
The exhibit presents approximately 30 works by seven …
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November 17 2014 Culture A waking dream: Keeping ballet alive in Vancouver
Coastal City Ballet dancers hard at work in their company class.| All photos by David Cooper.Coastal City Ballet (CCB) will…
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November 17 2014 Culture Katari Taiko celebrate 35th anniversary
Katari Taiko at the Powell Street Festival last summer.Katari Taiko, the first taiko drum group to be formed in Canada, …
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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 17 2014 Culture Chamber group set to inspire and entertain
John, Alex and Anthony combine classical training with jazz and hip-hop influences to create a sound unique to Infinitus. | Photo …
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November 3 2014 Community Black Strathcona places history in the palm of your hand
Welcome to Strathcona’s East Side, which – for six decades – was Vancouver’s first and only black neighbourhood. It is a vital part of Vancouver’s history that many are unfamiliar with; but…
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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…
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November 3 2014 Culture The F. G. Bressani Awards foster Italian Canadian literature
Once again, literature with an Italian focus will be recognized at the 15th F. G. Bressani Awards ceremony. In the spirit of literary expression, the biennial literary prize was established to …