As we all know my major passion over here is Photography. So it’s with a lot of pleasure I’m blogging about CONTACT - Toronto’s Photography Festival.
This years theme is the Constructed Theme in short this means the festival will be looking at “the numerous ways images are now constructed and how they have irrevocably transformed [...]
Entries from April 2007
April 25, 2007
Montreal’s Biennale - Spring Summer 2007.
Montreal was once considered the Canadian cultural capital and to many it still is. Although it can be said that since the separatist Parti Quebecoise passed legislation in the late 70’s making French the common public language, the province suffered as major financial and artistic institutions have moved to Toronto.
However, the Montreal Biennale still [...]
April 16, 2007
Whistler Telus World Ski and Snowboard Festival - Art Show!
This weekend saw the opening of the Whistler Telus World Ski and Snowboard festival. Im sure many of you are wondering why I’m blogging about a snowboard festival on a blog predominantly dedicated to Art and the Art Market.
But here is where is gets interesting. The Snow, Surf and Skateboard culture is intimately linked [...]
April 13, 2007
Jeff Wall talks to Vancouver - 2. Why no Podcast Vancouver?
So it was a great talk! What more can I say? Mr Wall kept us all on the edges of our seats with his fascinating insight into both his works and his personality.
Possibly my most favorite part was when Jeff Wall said that he’s not a student of art history… he said that he has [...]
April 12, 2007
Jeff Wall talks to Vancouver!
Jeff Wall. Picture Courtesy of the Vancouver Art Gallery.
What can I say! It’s finally here. Thursday the 12th April 2007. The much awaited date and much talked about and anticipated event is happening this evening!
Jeff Wall is to host a talk at the Vancity Theater this evening. After his phenomenal success at the MoMA and [...]
April 7, 2007
Arty things to do in Vancouver for the Easter Weekend. Part One.
Vancouver Harbour.
So I know that you Vancouverites love getting out and about and with the weather changing it’s looking like it’s going to be a wonderful weekend in Vancouver.
So bearing in mind then need to be out and about and also trying to find a way to fuel the need to filly your arty void [...]
