Duality: An Art Experiment
Local photographer Shannyn Higgins pairs Vancouver artists in art show and book launch at East Van Studios
Photography by Ravi Gill Text from Duality’s press release Duality is an art experiment that binds a passage of words into two different narratives. Art, music and literature can have an intrinsic influence on how we see the world. Individuals hear music and see art differently. Based on our emotions, experiences and individuality, the narrative […]
Live Art Generation
Official website launch for Permanent Deviation
Video shot and edited by Harley Spade Photography by Kendra Archer and Ash Tanasiychuk Text largely pulled from official Permanent Deviation promo documents In March 2014, the official website launch party for Permanent Deviation kicked off at VIVO Media Arts. Permanent Deviation (http://permanentdeviation.com) is an online Processing compiler and simultaneous participatory exhibition space conceived by […]
Postcard Show Transforms The Remington
Over 50 established and emerging artists contribute to the fourth edition
Photos by Kendra Archer Show information and captions by Paulina De La Paz The Postcard Show is an exhibit showcasing contemporary art on postcards by established and emerging artists. From the popularity of novelty shows, The Postcard Show was established in order to serve as a mobile medium, creating a narrative through accessible and affordable […]
A Night When Music Kept Our Hearts Beating
Vancouver’s young and energetic crowd get a treat with a great music line up
Photos and words by Jon Vincent The night started in a sushi joint somewhere in the boundary of Burnaby and New Westminster. When two Spanish-speaking girls started singing along together – using their iPhones as karaoke machines – and laughing at the same time, a thought came to mind: “This is going to be a […]
Hanging Heart and Phantoms Again: East Van Tag Team
Commercial and Venables lights up with Indie rock excellence
Photos by Ash Tanasiychuk Two very quickly rising stars in Vancouver’s indie rock scene – Hanging Heart and Phantoms Again – played simultaneous shows in East Van – right across the street from each other! Phantoms Again at Prophouse A fundraiser for their new album, also the 1st show with their new drummer. — Hanging […]
Journey
Vision and memory captured by winners of the Vernissage Photography awards
Words and photos by Annie Briard Video by Ash Tanasiychuk “Journey,” a two-person photography exhibition curated by Rita Minichiello, was presented at Beaumont Studios Gallery from February 20 to March 8, 2014. Centred on artists Adam Stenhouse and Michelle Peters, winners of the People’s Choice and The Beaumont Choice awards for their participation in the […]
Neon Signs and Educational Toys
Contemporary Art Gallery brings international talents Tim Etchells and Fröbel Fröbeled to Vancouver
Photography by Kendra Archer A combined evening of two international artists at the Contemporary Art Gallery. Outside, Who Knows, new neon work by British artist Tim Etchells, as part of PuSH Festival, their artist in residence for 2014. As artistic director of theatre company Forced Entertainment, Etchells has “directed, written, and occasionally performed in, dozens […]
Gettin’ Cozy Around The Campfire
Ayden warms up the cold winter night with new illustrations by Sean Karemaker, Alison Woodward, and Ali Bruce
Another great night of art at the always enjoyable Ayden Gallery ! Campfire Stories Featuring artwork by Sean Karemaker seankaremaker.com Alison Woodward facebook.com/pages/Alison-Woodward-Eats-Ink/ Ali Bruce alibruce.com Complete with colouring books! Photos by Maria Turner Keep an eye on Ayden’s upcoming shows aydengallery.com
Sajia Sultana’s ‘Girl’
Album release party at Astorino's, bathed in red
Photos by Jon Vincent Local vocalist and dancer Sajia Sultana celebrated the long-awaited follow-up to her groundbreaking 2010 debut Bengali Winter, with the album release of Girl. Supported by local no-wave feminist punks Kiss Painting and multi-instrumentalist DruiZ. At good ol’ Astorinos! Check out Jon’s full gallery of pics here
Sessions of Strength
Vancouver Adapted Music Society celebrates it's 25th anniversary with an inspiring, star-studded concert
Photos by Christopher Edmonstone On November 30 2013, Vancouver Adapted Music Society (VAMS) celebrated their 25th anniversary at the Milton Wong Experimental Theatre. This included the release of The Strong Sessions, recorded with the help of local studios Nimbus and Fader Mountain. from VAMS’ site: “Vancouver Adapted Music Society (VAMS) was co-founded in 1988 by […]