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On Saturday, Oct. 3, Francesco Freddolini will lecture at the Vancouver Art Gallery on the historical use and purpose of the works of some of the greatest known European painters of all time. Presented by the Vancouver Art Gallery and the Consulate General of Italy in Vancouver, Inside and Outside the Frame: Understanding Paintings in…
In an age of computers, keyboards and modern technologies, writing by hand may no longer be essential for daily life. Nevertheless, Jennifer Ng, program coordinator for an upcoming Farsi calligraphy workshop at MOSAIC, says calligraphy still has its importance. She believes calligraphy permits self-expression beyond a straight line, allowing people to communicate through a common…
Maiko Behr, a Japanese tea ceremony expert who teaches tea ceremony workshops to English speakers at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre, has been holding tea ceremony workshops at the Nikkei Centre since the summer of 2013. This September, she will be giving her 14th workshop. “I participated in the Tea Ceremony Club at…
From Canada’s East Coast, self-taught visual artist Shayla Perreault showcases her inspired work in Not The Dao presented by Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden. The exhibit reinforces the Garden’s philosophy of creating a “window to another world” by offering viewers an experience which cannot be explained with words. Perreault’s self-proclaimed obsession with symbolism comes…
Art is not just about something that hangs on the wall: art implies a progress in action that creates new forms of practice and artwork. This year’s performance, titled In the Shadow of the Archive (July 9 at 8 p.m., at the Vancouver Japanese Language School) draws on a theme related to Japanese history. “It’s…
Poised is the best word to describe artist Mandy Tsung: she is prepared for a journey toward success and loaded with discipline, determination and serious concerns about women’s issues. Along with partner Russell Alton, Tsung will present a series of small female portraits on wood panel in “Creatures of Habit,” an upcoming exhibition at Hot…
One War, Two Victories, a traveling exhibit by the Chinese Canadian Museum Society sheds light on the trials, tribulations and triumphs of Chinese Canadians on behalf of Allied forces during the Second World War. The exhibit is currently on display at Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site in Richmond. According to Brooke Lees, the site’s heritage…
Hosted by the Kimoto Gallery, Lori Motokado will have her first solo show of watercolours on paper. Created with muted colours and very fine brushwork, her works have an endearing quality. Photographs are copied with endless patience and loving care, each telling a story of longing for a time when the things we used were…
Knocking on the door in other parts of the world can be a pleasurable experience as the visitor beholds and traces the intricate designs on a door knocker. Alireza Jahanpanah, architect and photographer, has researched and photographed door knockers in Iran for 25 years. Jahanpanah’s Iranian Door Knockers project is on display (June 10 –…
While the untrained eye may not be able to spot the differences, Japanese kimonos come in a wide range of styles for different occasions and seasons. As warmer weather approaches, kimono instructor Fumiko Horan will offer a workshop at the Nikkei Centre focused on the yukata, a type of casual summer kimono. “When you wear…
Starting on June 20, the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre will host a vast and beautiful collection of mingei, handcrafted arts from Japan. Mingei, meaning “arts of the people”, is handmade, inexpensive art often bought by tourists in Japan. Kokeshi dolls, Daruma dolls and Maneki-Neko, or Lucky Cat, are all mingei, and are all…
Terry Sasaki, a Japanese artist and craftsman, practices his artistry by creating a fusion of traditional Japanese sensibilities with Western techniques and craft materials from throughout Asia in order to produce a wide range of visual media and wearable art. Sasaki will be hosting his latest exhibit, A Journey through Flows and Currents at the…
Young, innovative entrepreneurs are at the forefront of the vibrant gaming industry that has been flourishing over the last decade in the Lower Mainland. Among them is Jeffrey Jang, who was the recipient of the 2015 BCBusiness top 30 under 30 award. His expertise with illustration and design has grown over the years through freelancing…
