Deep Listening x 40 @ 333
Celebrating the fortieth edition of Quiet City and announcing four new shows
Quiet City not-so-quietly launched the 40th edition of their deep listening series at 333 on Feb 16, 2018. Jean Brazeau patched into a custom modular synthesizer, building up from a frenzied cacophony of sound to a wall of harmonious bliss. Jean Brazeau live at Quiet City 40. #livemusic #deeplistening #soundscape #333 #Clark #Vancouver #vancouverevents #Buchla […]
You, Only Better by Kim Kennedy Austin
BAF Gallery, November 2nd to December 16th
By Adi Berardini As a teenager, I remember reading glossy magazines with tips on how to live a better life, often too riddled with tips like “10 ways to get perfect skin” or “How to lose ten pounds in ten days.” Kim Kennedy Austin’s series of work done throughout her residency at the Burrard Arts […]
Removed at artist’s request
Continuing the important discussion on documenting artists and their work
VANDOCUMENT has been requested by an artist to remove an article that had photos of their exhibition opening. The article’s photos were shot by professional photographer Angelika Kagan. You can view her work on her website angelikakagan.com Kagan’s photos were well lit, well composed, and a tasteful representation of the exhibition opening. Immediately after we […]
Art! Books! and Mags! and Zines! and…
A look back at the 2017 Vancouver Art Book Fair
We had a fantastic time at the 2017 Vancouver Art Book Fair. It was the 6th annual. This was the 4th time we have documented the Fair. 2013 2014 2015 2017 fundraiser View this post on Instagram We're setting up at @vancouverartbookfair ! Come visit us. We just found our table – its on the […]
Doing the hustle for art books & publishing
VABF 2017 Fundraiser & Membership Drive
Vancouver Art Book Fair 2017 is nearly here and to celebrate, the annual fundraiser and membership party was held at Remington Gallery on East Hastings. Not just a preview of publications to be seen at this year’s event, the party was a silent auction with work by many of Vancouver’s artists: Khan Lee | Nikki […]
In The Media Tent
Exploring LAND through multimedia art at Digital Carnival 2017
Richmond World Festival might appear, at first, an odd venue for a carefully considered exhibition of new multimedia art. On the sunny Labour Day long weekend, the outdoor track and field of Minoru Park is unrecognisable. Young families mill around happily with big bags of kettlecorn; rowdy teenagers dash between vendors, enjoying the last weekend […]
LAND/SONG/LAND and Song-Walking
The work of artist Claire Love Wilson explored through her words and 2 new videos
VANDOCUMENT’s Ash Tanasiychuk was invited by local artist Claire Love Wilson to video record a performance of her work in progress, LAND/SONG/LAND, at Little Mountain Gallery. During the following Q&A, Claire spoke of her creative development process, the practice of Song-Walking. In order to shed some light on Claire, her creative process, and provide context […]
Jouska: Gentle Party’s first album release party
Photos and a video of the Jouska album release party, plus more about this innovative group and what lies ahead
Comprised of a quartet of accomplished musicians, you may already know these artists as individuals or through their associated bands, but if you don’t yet know Gentle Party, get ready. Gentle Party are: Jessicka – Voice projects: Jessicka (Light Organ Records), Hunting (Nevado Records), Glitoris Elisa Thorn – Harp Elisa’s projects: Hue, Jazz Bras, Hildegard’s […]
ROVE: discover art, build community
Every six months, ROVE maps a route of Mount Pleasant art spaces to check out & connect with
ROVE is a Mount Pleasant art walk. It happens not that often. Twice a year. Who thinks this should happen more often? Is it free? Yes! Is it guided? No, it’s self guided! Grab a map, get it on your phone, and go! Participating galleries have their doors open. ROVE is a friendly push to […]
Dogs Do Dream & Sick Boss
A night of brilliant new music as these two wildly talented and experimental groups celebrate their album releases
A veritable who’s who of Vancouver’s most talented multi-band, jazz-influenced, free form playing artists, two groups – Ron Samworth’s Dogs Do Dream and Sick Boss – took to The China Cloud’s stage. Ron Samworth’s Dogs Do Dream and Sick Boss The artists Dogs Do Dream is: Ron Samworth – Guitar, Compositions, Text Barbara Adler – […]