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Exploring the World Through Art: A Collector's Perspective with Karissa Narukami

Karissa Narukami creates worlds. That may not be true for herself; to Karissa, she is simply painting the world she sees. But for those...

Apr 95 min read

Getting to know Art Vancouver: Lisa Wolfin

As setup begins behind the scenes of Art Vancouver this week, the founder of the non-profit Vancouver Visual Art Foundation (VVAF) and...

Artist interview series: Paul Van Ginkel

Nov 6, 20233 min read

Artist interview series: Paul Van Ginkel

Paul Van Ginkel is a Canadian representational painter specializing in western and dance themes. Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Paul studied...

Jul 31, 20233 min read

Sustainability in Art

2023 is turning out to be one of the hottest years on record, accompanied by forest fires, warming oceans and extreme events like floods...

Jul 24, 20233 min read

Artist movement series: Expressionism

Disillusioned with the onset of the Industrial Revolution and all the changes to life that it brought, artists began looking for a way to...

Fun Things to Do in Vancouver this Summer: Exploring the Vibrant Art Scene

Jun 25, 20233 min read

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Fun Things to Do in Vancouver this Summer: Exploring the Vibrant Art Scene

Summer is finally here, and what better way to make the most of the sunny days in Vancouver than immersing yourself in the city's vibrant

Artist Interview Series: Tracey-Mae Chambers and installations

Jun 19, 20234 min read

Artist Interview Series: Tracey-Mae Chambers and installations

Tracey-Mae Chambers is a Métis installation artist and a member of the Métis Nation of Ontario. She travels throughout Canada and the USA...

What is AI art and is it okay to like it?

Jun 11, 20235 min read

What is AI art and is it okay to like it?

When a submitted piece of art created in part through artificial intelligence [AI] won first prize at the Colorado State Fair in 2022, peopl

Unveiling the Emotional Tapestry of Post-Impressionism: A Journey through the Artistic Souls

Jun 5, 20233 min read

Unveiling the Emotional Tapestry of Post-Impressionism: A Journey through the Artistic Souls

Step into the captivating world of Post-Impressionism, where emotions run wild and the brushstrokes breathe life into the canvas. In this...

Rediscovering the Beauty of Classicism: A Journey into Timeless Elegance

May 30, 20232 min read

Rediscovering the Beauty of Classicism: A Journey into Timeless Elegance

Step into a realm where beauty is eternal and perfection knows no bounds. Classicism, an art movement that flourished during ancient...

Writing as an Inspiration for Visual Art: A Discussion with Eunice Wu

May 8, 20233 min read

Writing as an Inspiration for Visual Art: A Discussion with Eunice Wu

When we think of writing as an art, we typically think of it in terms of the content or style underlying a string of well put together...

Artist Interview Series: Samantha Redfern and exhibitions

May 1, 20234 min read

Artist Interview Series: Samantha Redfern and exhibitions

Samantha Redfern is a visual artist based in Singapore. She has been featured in many exhibitions both locally and internationally and...

The Importance of Sketchbooks – For Artists and Amateurs Alike!

Apr 24, 20232 min read

The Importance of Sketchbooks – For Artists and Amateurs Alike!

Practice makes perfect, so the saying goes. If the idea of gaining proficiency by applying discipline and persistence sound foreboding,...

Apr 17, 20234 min read

Art and propaganda

Propaganda has been around for centuries. It existed long before writing and used images to influence an audience. Let’s delve further...

UX Design & Art: More Similar Than You’d Think

Apr 10, 20234 min read

UX Design & Art: More Similar Than You’d Think

First things first, what is UX design? I know this may seem boring, but it is important to establish a base before diving into our...

EA Studios to showcase Norval Morrisseau at Art Vancouver

Apr 3, 20232 min read

EA Studios to showcase Norval Morrisseau at Art Vancouver

In early 1973, a young immigrant to Canada, captivated by his new country’s natural beauty, started up an art gallery in Jasper. It was a...

Mar 20, 20233 min read