Art GAlleries
our relationship with
Mother Nature is the
subject of Elissa Cristall
Gallery’s The Figure in
the Landscape (Jun. 15 to
Jul. 8; page 47). Head over
the river and through the
woods to explore works
by several Canadian art-
ists, including Jessica
Korderas’ detailed diora-
mas, Jessie McNeil’s cool
collages and Liz Toohey-
Wiese’s super-saturated
acrylic-on-canvas pieces
(“Brother’s Creek,” pic-
tured).—Jill Von Sprecken
VANCOUVER ART GALLERY The city’s
public gallery. Tours and weekly family
programs available. Pictures From Here
Photographs and video work by artists
such as Roy Arden, Stan Douglas,
Rodney Graham and Jeff Wall, among
others (to Sep 4). Claude Monet’s
Secret Garden The largest exhibit of
the artist’s work in Western Canada
features nearly 40 canvases, and
CommerCial Drive
BRADEN HAMMOND GLASS Works
in glass, including jewellery, art and
custom lighting. 101-1356 Frances St.
778-288-4610. www.bradenhammond
.com X Map 4: D4
HODNETT FINE ART STUDIO GAL-
LERY Housed in an old furniture fac-
tory, this unique space represents such
artists as Noel Hodnett, Hiro Yamagata
and Margie Britz. 320-1000 Parker St.
604-876-7606. www.hodnettfineart
.com Map 4: D4
Downtown
ART BEATUS This offshoot of a Hong
Kong-based gallery focuses on the
increasingly significant area of con-
temporary Asian art. I, Volume 1 In con-
junction with the Capture Photography
Festival, artist Victoria Kon presents
a series of photographs formed by her
art book (to Jun 2). 108-808 Nelson
St. 604-688-2633. www.artbeatus
.com X Map 1: C5
CHALI-ROSSO ART GALLERY This
bright space is committed to 20th
century European masters, including
Chagall, Dali, Miro, Picasso, Matisse
and Rembrandt. Tours and lectures
available by app’t. Insured shipping.
549 Howe St. 604-733-3594. www.
chalirosso.com X Map 1: B6
PENDULUM GALLERY Pop into this
airy exhibition space in the atrium
of HSBC Bank to watch the giant, futur-
istic pendulum created by Alan Storey.
The Conditional Figure Sculptor David
Robinson is known for his conceptu-
ally and physically complex works
(Jun 19-Jul 21). HSBC Building, 885
W. Georgia St. 604-250-9682. www.
pendulumgallery.bc.ca X Map 1: C5
Gastown
COASTAL PEOPLES FINE ARTS GAL-
LERY This venue showcases works by
First Nations carvers and Inuit artists.
Delicate jewellery, basketry, masks
and totem poles, as well as Arctic
inukshuks, narwhals and other sculp-
tural pieces. View monumental totem
poles both in the gallery and online.
200-322 Water St. 604-684-9222.
www.coastalpeoples.com Map 1: C6
INUIT GALLERY OF VANCOUVER This
collectors’ destination houses art by
Northwest Coast First Nations and the
Arctic Inuit. Currently showcasing a
collection of fine stone sculpture and
graphics by artists such as Kenojuak
Ashevak, Tuna Iquliq and Toonoo
Sharky; a collection of dramatic masks;
and totem poles by Lyle Campbell.
206 Cambie St. 604-688-7323. www.
inuit.com X Map 1: C6
LUMAS GALLERY This contemporary
art gallery got its start in Germany
and now has more than 30 locations
worldwide. Plenty of fun and funky art
at reasonable prices, with an excellent
selection of photography. 305 Water
St. 604-565-4700. www.lumas.ca X
Map 1: C6
Granville islanD
CIRCLE CRAFT SHOP AND GALLERY
This colourful showcase, an artist’s co-
operative, is packed with handcrafted
jewellery, home accessories, wearable
art, gifts and toys i n fibre, clay, metal,
glass and wood, of traditional and
contemporary design. 1-1666 Johnston
St. 604-669-8021. www.circlecraft
.net X Map 6: B2
CRAFT COUNCIL OF BRITISH CO-
LUMBIA GALLERY Exhibitions in the
gallery change regularly. The shop sells
jewellery and fine crafts handmade
from fibre, wood, metal, clay, glass
and mixed media. Connections Textile
works by three artists (to Jun 22).
1386 Cartwright St. 604-687-7270.
www.craftcouncilbc.ca X Map 6: D5
AMAZING AMAZON Featuring basketry, textiles, carvings, feather works and ceramics,
Amazonia: The Rights of Nature is on till Jan. 28 at the Museum of Anthropology (page 45).
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June 2017
Good
Natured
highlights pieces from Giverny, France
(Jun 24-Oct 1). Stephen Shore: The
Giverny Portfolio The contemporary
American photographer produced an
important body of work during his vis-
its to Monet’s garden at Giverny (Jun
24-Oct 1). Elad Lassry Photographs,
collages, drawings and sculptures by
the Tel Aviv–born, Los Angeles–based
artist (Jun 24-Oct 1). Emily Carr: Into
the Forest This selection of artworks
includes some of the famed artist’s
greatest canvases (to Mar 4, 2018).
Gift shop and cafe with rooftop patio.
Daily 10 am-5 pm, Tu to 9 pm. $24, s/s
$18, 6-12 $6.50, under 6 free, family
$55. Tu admission by donation after
5 pm. Su admission free for 12 and
under. 750 Hornby St. 24-hr info 604-
662-4719. www.vanartgallery.bc.ca X
Map 1: C5