Jen Kennedy

Revenge of the Art Show

Revenge of the Art Show

Art inspired by movies released in 1984

Written and photos by Jen Kennedy It sounded cool. I like cool. I like doing something social and out of the ordinary. So I go up the steps on this chilly Friday evening into the Hot Art Wet City Gallery. It’s warm; the walls are full of iconic imagery and rehashed impressions of films from […]

 Ash Tanasiychuk

First Thursday Vancouver + Art Waste 2013

First Thursday Vancouver + Art Waste 2013

Two massive art events collide and explode the already busiest night of the week for Vancouver's visual arts exhibitions

The First Thursday Vancouver Art Walk and Art Waste collided in early June. The fourth day of the work week is traditionally THE night of the week to check out new art in the city – this is when most galleries launch their opening receptions. Chris Bentzen of Hot Art Wet City knows this; he […]

 Ash Tanasiychuk

CARDED! Shakes Up The Art Scene

CARDED! Shakes Up The Art Scene

Gallery goers get interactive as the excitement for original art on trading cards is high

Think art openings are just places for people to stand around in near silence, hands folded behind their backs, or stroking their beards in deep contemplation? Think again: the creators of Hot One Inch Action (a night of button art) present CARDED! a one-night only show of art on trading cards. The walls of the […]