Y ART + ANTIQUES
Artist Spotlight
LINDSEY SHARMAN
From a young age , Lindsey Sharman has been fascinated by the ability of art to tell a person ’ s story . Today , that same fascination has lead to her new role as curator at the Art Gallery of Alberta , where she draws on her wealth of experience studying and curating art in Canada , England , Switzerland , and Austria . Meet Lindsey Sharman …
Which aspects of your global experience do you hope to bring to your position at the AGA ? There are so many ways to curate , and my studies in different countries have really shown me that there is no one way to do things . I hope to bring a certain openness — openness to different ways of working , and openness to different paths .
What is your favourite part about curating an exhibit and working with an artist ? I love getting to know an artist and their work and understanding their process of creating , from start to finish . I also love actually putting together the exhibition . It is like a puzzle , and you have all the pieces , and you know that it all fits together , but you don ’ t necessarily know how yet . It ’ s a process of discovery and following your intuition that I really enjoy .
How did your love of art develop ? I remember a middle-school teacher telling me what felt like the entire political and social history of Egypt through one image of Queen Nefertiti . I thought it was fascinating that you could be so visually literate to be able to understand people and their points of view through the art that they made .
What ’ s been your favourite art exhibit to visit , and why ? I love the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice because it shows how art is something to live with and have as a part of your everyday — it ’ s not just something that you go see on a rare occasion , but something that is an integral part of life . — By Shawna Bannerman
PHOTO COURTESY LINDSEY SHARMAN
The following is a brief selection of antiques , art galleries , art shows , and exhibits that WHERE believes are worthy of your attention .
Coordinates refer to maps on pages 59 to 61 .
ANTIQUES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 ART GALLERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 ART SHOWS & EXHIBITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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The following symbols , located at the end of each listing , denote the establishment ’ s location :
D — Downtown
N — North Edmonton S — South Edmonton W — West Edmonton
ANTIQUES
ATTICA ANTIQUES This antique store features an extensive selection of antique furniture , including Quarter-cut Oak , Victorian English mahogany , Victorian American walnut , and Canadiana handcrafted antique pieces . Approximately 90 % of the inventory is at least 100 years old ! Mon - Fri 9:30 am - 5:30 pm ; Sat 10 am - 4 pm ; Closed Sun . 14423-123 Ave ., 780-452-4787 . atticaantiques . com Map 1-C2 W
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BECK ANTIQUES & JEWELLERY INC . This one-stop antique shop has it all , from furniture and home décor to jewellery , watches , and toys . Bring in your antiquities and historical artifacts to the Beck Gemmological Laboratory for insurance appraisals while you shop . Hours are for Downtown location . Mon - Tue 9 am - 5 pm ; Wed - Fri 9 am - 8 pm ; Sat 9 am - 5 pm ; Sun 12 pm - 4 pm . Downtown : 10447-124 St ., 780-474- 7447 . Map 1-D4 South : 7315-50 St ., 780-705-8505 . beckantiques . com DS
BLUE JAR ANTIQUE MALL In this 7,000-sq . -ft . space , you can find a multitude of treasures , including antique and retro furniture , vintage vinyl records , glass and china pieces , vintage toys , old advertising signs , farm equipment , and even more oddities . Mon - Sat 10 am - 6 pm ; Sun 12 pm - 5 pm . 15230 Stony Plain Rd ., 587- 523-5550 . bluejarantiquemall . com Map 1-C4 W
CLASSIC EUROPEAN ANTIQUES Featuring over 10 dramatic showrooms on two floors , this store is filled with a great variety of European and American antiques including Grandfather clocks , oil lamps , chandeliers , bronze statues , beautiful high-quality furniture , and so much more . Tues - Fri 11 am - 5 pm ; Sat 11 am - 4 pm ; Sun 11 am - 4 pm ; Closed Mon . 13314-126 Ave ., 780- 482-4414 . classiceuropeanantiques . com Map 1-C2 N
CURIOSITY INC . From vintage motorcycles to antique timepieces , owner and self-described treasure hunter Alexander Archbold stocks his shop with unique and curious items . Explore his collection of Indigenous carvings , musical instruments , and oil and gas memorabilia . Tue - Fri 11 am - 5 pm ; Sat 10 am - 6 pm ; Closed Sun - Mon . 10056-164 St ., 780-444-0386 . curiosityedmonton . ca Map 4-F7 W
IBON ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES This antique shop specializes in vintage and collectible furniture as well as clothing , accessories , glass , china , pottery , jewellery , lighting , home décor , and memorabilia . Plus , they are an exclusive retailer of the prized W . Moorcraft pottery from England . Mon - Wed 10 am - 6 pm ; Thu 10 am - 8 pm ; Fri - Sat 10 am - 6 pm ; Sun 11 am - 5 pm . 10423-79 Ave ., 780-757-6777 . ibonantiques . ca Map 2-I6 S
JUNQUE CELLAR Discover one-of-a-kind antiques in this eclectic boutique . Dinettes , retro furniture , vintage clothing , books , records , retro pop-culture memorabilia , kitchenware , and kitsch and antique jewellery are among the pieces ready to be found . Mon - Sat 10 am - 9 pm ; Sun 10 am - 6 pm . 10442 Whyte ( 82 ) Ave ., 780-433- 9963 . facebook . com / junquecellaredm Map 2-I3 S
MAVEN & GRACE This local , independent shop is a neat motley of old and new , as it stocks unique items that you won ' t find elsewhere , including antique furniture , repurposed leather bags , and handcrafted bath products .
Check out 27 military motorcycles from the First and Second World Wars , on display at the Reynolds-Alberta Museum until Oct 8 . ( pg 55 )
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