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this directory includes editors’ recom-
mendations and regular advertisers. Most
galleries open at 10 or 11 am and close at 5
or 6 pm, and many are closed on sundays
and Mondays. since details may change
without notice, please call ahead to con-
firm. Map coordinates refer to the maps on
pages n8-n14.
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An Artistic Nature
For many, the natural world is an escape from every-
day life. It’s a sentiment we share with traditional
Chinese landscape painters of centuries past, who
sought refuge from social and political unrest in
the permanence of mountains, rivers and trees. In
Melancholia Dreamland (to Jun. 22), award-winning
Vancouver artist simone Guo uses acrylics and mixed
media to tap into—and reimagine—this age-old idea.
rather than recreating the real world, Guo says she
“paints landscape as a concept,” producing colourfully
compelling works such as “tangled” (pictured). Find
your sanctuary at Art Beatus (page 46).—Chloë Lai
SPECIAL EVENTS
ARTWALK Wander south Granville’s
“Gallery row,” and enjoy artist talks,
wine tastings, and art exhibits (Jun 16).
10 am-5 pm. Granville st., between the
bridge and W. Broadway. www.south
granville.org/artwalk Map 1: F3
WesT of MAIN ART WALK Painters,
sculptors, jewellers and photographers
open their doors to the public for the
self-guided open studio tour and sale
(Jun 2-3). sa-su 11 am-5 pm. Free. Vari-
ous venues. www.artistsinourmidst
.com Map 1: D5
PUBLIC ArT SPACES
BILL ReID GALLeRY of NoRTHWesT
CoAsT ART the gallery is closed for
renovations until Jun 8. Dedicated to
contemporary Aboriginal art of the
northwest Coast. highlights include
reid’s gold and silver jewellery, reid’s
bronze masterpiece Mythic Messengers,
and a full-scale totem pole carved by
James hart. the gallery shop is a des-
tination for northwest Coast gifts, in-
cluding original art, handcrafted jewelry,
and unique accessories and giftware.
Body Language: Reawakening Cultural
Tattooing of the Northwest First nations
artists of the northwest Coast explore
the rich history and artistry of tattooing,
piercing and personal adornment (Jun
8-Jan 13). Daily 10 am-5 pm. $11, s/s
$8, 13-17 $6, under 13 free, family $26.
Admission by donation from 2-5 pm on
first Friday of the month. 639 hornby
st. 604-682-3455. www.billreidgallery
.ca X Map 1: B5
MUseUM of ANTHRoPoLoGY AT
UBC northwest Coast First nations
art and artifacts, such as feast dishes,
canoes and contemporary salish
weaving. Also houses artifacts from
indigenous cultures around the world.
Guided gallery walks. Culture at the
Centre A collaborative exhibit between
six First nations communities highlights
the work Indigenous-run cultural
centres and museums are doing in BC
(to oct 8). Arts of Resistance: Politics
and the Past in Latin America Illustrates
how Latin American communities use
CANADA See famed Canadian works in Vancouver Art Gallery (page 46) shows like Emily Carr
in Dialogue with Mattie Gunterman (to Sep. 3) and David Milne: Modern Painting (Jun. 16 to Sep. 9).
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