Ines Min PR, Vancouver, BC (2026)

05/14/2026

This year’s Vancouver Art Book Fair returns this weekend May 15 to 17 at the Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre.

Artist publications spanning a wide range of genres and formats can be found at the event, which will be featuring over 100 exhibitors from around the world. As in past years, there will be an array of panels and workshops, including one that will allow participants to try their hand at making fanzines.

Tahltan comics artist and illustrator Cole Pauls introduced his comic series Dakwäkãda Warriors 10 years ago at the Vancouver Art Book Fair and will be returning this year not only as an exhibitor, but will also be leading a panel on Indigenous comics and books. Together with the Fair’s co-manager Jonathan Middleton, Cole spoke with The Vancouver Sun on the incredible opportunities that the Fair presents for emerging artists and anyone interested in artworks in the printed form. Read the full story through the link in our comments section.

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1. Exhibitors and attendees at Vancouver Art Book Fair 2025. Photo by Dennis Ha. Courtesy of Vancouver Art Book Fair.
2. C Magazine at Vancouver Art Book Fair 2025. Photo by Dennis Ha. Courtesy of Vancouver Art Book Fair.
3. From left: Moderator Bopha Chhay in conversation with Lara Mimosa Montes, Rachel Valinsky, Jacquelyn Zong-Li Ross and Sheryda Warrener at “Writers working at the cross section of literary, contemporary art, and arts publishing” at Vancouver Art Book Fair 2025. Photo by Dennis Ha. Courtesy of Vancouver Art Book Fair.
4. Attendees at Vancouver Art Book Fair 2025. Photo by Dennis Ha. Courtesy of Vancouver Art Book Fair.

05/08/2026

Nestled in the hillsides of Naramata in the Okanagan Valley is Kinglet Perch, one of the most recent projects by sg_architecture. The principal architects, Will Green and Warren Sanders were both raised in the local region, and engaged their deep knowledge of British Columbia’s interior and its semi-arid climate in designing the residence that stayed true to their philosophy of rural pragmatism.

The home is set on a bridge-like structure, allowing the ancient lichen and rock face beneath to remain untouched, while also maintaining a sense of harmony with the surrounding landscape. In consideration of the changing climate conditions, weathering steel and non-combustible stucco were used on the exterior to make the home more resistant against wildfires, while also allowing the building to acquire a patina similar to the hills that surround it as the years progressed. This result is a home that embraces the natural beauty of the landscape while also being low-impact and climate-responsive.

Learn more about the project through a feature by The Local Project () that can be found in the comment section below.

📸: Kinglet Perch by sg_architecture (Principals Will Green and Warren Sanders). Photos by Latreille Photography.

05/02/2026

Ships to Shore is this weekend May 2–3 at Richmond’s Garry Point Park! ⚓

One of the largest tall ships in the world, the Kaiwo Maru is visiting Richmond from Japan for the first time in almost a decade. To celebrate the occasion, the City of Richmond is proud to present the Ships to Shore festival, which will have music and cultural performances at three different stages across the grounds, as well as a curated selection of artisanal vendors at the Maker’s Corner market. Also of note is the Sails in the Sky field, which will host both kite professionals and local enthusiasts showcasing their skills and unique kites.

There will also be tons of kids-friendly activities! Children are welcome to try making Japanese koinobori (carp streamers) ahead of the annual Japanese Children’s Day holiday on May 5. The Kid’s Cove will also feature hands-on workshops for traditional fish printing (gyotaku), origami, kite making, and much more!

Read more about the Kaiwo Maru’s voyage across the Pacific Ocean and festival offerings in a piece by Richmond News through the link in the comments section.

📸: Courtesy of the Kaiwo Maru.

04/29/2026

Did you know that Granville Island may potentially be underwater by 2100?

The area began as reclaimed land on top of a sandbar that was used as a fishing area for the Musqueam (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm) and Squamish (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh), built up in 1916 to accommodate the growing need for warehouse and factory space at the time. Following the decline of the industry and departure of the businesses, redevelopment began in the 1970s, marking the start of its transformation into the Granville Island that we know today — a beloved cultural destination for locals and tourists from around the world.

It also faces problems though, as many of the original, industrial structures are aging and are in need of maintenance and repair. Rising sea levels caused by climate change further complicate matters.

It is with these issues in mind that Urbanarium gathered several top thinkers in one of its most recent City Debate events this past February, presenting arguments for both investing in new infrastructure, as well as retreating from the island. The full video was released recently, and continues the organization’s aim to facilitate informed discourse on urban development.

Check out the link in the comment section to watch the full debate that highlights the data and research presented by Granville Island Council chair Heather Deal, flood management engineer Tamsin Lyle (), UBC School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture lecturer Michael Biros, and Space2place founder Jeff Cutler.

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1. Frances Bula, award-winning urban issues and city politics journalist, moderated
Urbanarium’s 20th City Debate held at Waterfront Theatre on Feb. 19, 2026. Photo courtesy of Urbanarium.
2–3. Two slides from Tamsin Lyle’s presentation show Granville Island today and how it will be impacted in the future by sea level rise of up to one meter. Slide courtesy of Tamsin Lyle.
4. A still from the debate showing the "invest" team: Heather Deal (left) and Tamsin Lyle (right). Image courtesy of Urbanarium.
5. A still from the debate showing the "retreat team: Michael Biros (left) and Jeff Cutler (right). Image courtesy of Urbanarium.

04/28/2026

The 16th edition of the Verses Festival of Words, presented by Vancouver Poetry House, kicks off today, April 27, and will run until May 2, 2026.

This year’s theme is build on “Intimate Dialogues,” which hopes to examine the ways in which we can share connections, consume content, and whisper resilience in the face of global silencing and genocide. Headlining the festival is SPIN El Poeta, who is an award-winning poet, cultural strategist, and educator and is known for exploring themes of migration, healing, and Immigrant-Indigenous friendship in his work. Also appearing at the festival this year is Clifton Joseph, pioneer of the dub poet movement in Canada, as well as celebrated poets including Apollo the Child, Miel Enage, and Becoming Christopher.

Check out the link in the comment section to hear Vancouver Poetry House’s Artistic Director Johnny D Trinh discuss how this year’s festival continues to make poetry and spoken word more accessible to the community on CBC Radio’s The Early Edition.

📸: Kimmortal performing on stage at Verses Festival 2024. Photo by Johnny Trinh.

04/26/2026

Since 2015, Space Lab has been a fixture for many in the local community, known for their unique collection of audio equipment and vintage home decor, offering hidden gems, and a welcoming place to connect. Owner Clint Moroz has over 30 years of industry experience, having started as an avid collector himself, and in recent years has also helped equip some of the city’s top listening bars.

Despite a resurgence of interest in analog technology in recent years, Clint had noticed that many have felt excluded from the community due to high barriers of entry, and even facing misogyny and prejudice. To address this, he developed the idea for a series of workshops that would help demystify the industry and make it feel more accessible and inclusive.

Check out the link below in the comment section for an interview with Clint by RANGE Magazine to find out more about the inaugural Audio 101 workshops, and how he has created a space for all that is rooted in a shared love of music and community.

📸: Images of Space Lab (638 E Hastings St), courtesy of Space Lab and Clint Moroz.

04/18/2026

Two new exhibitions, ‘SIDE CORE: under city’ and ‘I digress’ will be unveiled tomorrow at the Richmond Art Gallery as a part of their spring programming.

‘SIDE CORE: under city’ depicts the shifting landscape of skate culture in Tokyo amidst gentrification due to the 2020 Olympics. In this multi-channel video installation, cameras follow skaters exploring new subterranean spaces like stormwater basins and disused train tunnels, which slowly allow them to form a connected undercity. This will also be the first time ever that Japanese art collective SIDE CORE will be presenting their work in North America.

‘I digress’ features work from Simranpreet Anand, Jo-Anne Balcaen, August Klintberg, Anne Koizumi, Lindsay McIntyre, and Gonzalo Reyes Rodriguez. Each of the works in this group exhibition engages with the artists’ lived experiences and collective histories. Spanning film, autobiographical works, and diasporic narratives, each reflect the legacies and stories that shape who we are.

Check the link in the comments section to read an interview with Shaun Dacey, curator of 'SIDE CORE: under city,' in which he explains how he first came across the collective’s work, and the similarities that connect the two cities of Richmond and Tokyo.

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1-2. SIDE CORE, rode work ver. under city, 2023, video (still), Courtesy of the artists
3. August Klintberg, Lookbook, 2025, mixed media and hand-cut aluminum sequins applied with stainless steel lace pins and staples on archival, acid-free, Japanese kozo paper, hinge-mounted to museum board on basswood, Plexiglas box, Courtesy of the artist and Pierre-François Ouellette art contemporain
4. Gonzalo Reyes Rodriguez, Portrait: Technonoir, 2026, video (still), Courtesy of the artist and David Peter Frances, New York

04/11/2026

Coast Salish artist James Nexw’Kalus-Xwalacktun Harry’s () works are known for the ways in which he is able to skillfully blend traditional designs and knowledge with future-forward designs and aesthetics. His newest sculpture, ‘Eye of the Ancestor’ is no exception.

The name comes from Coast Salish symbolism, in which the eye signifies awareness, presence, and continuity beyond the individual. With the sculpture consisting of a large yellow cedar wooden sphere carved with Coast Salish designs, and a mirror-polished steel sphere inside, one is invited to adjust their view in order to gain new perspectives of the work from different angles. By doing so, we are also reevaluating our relationship not only with the sculpture, but also the environment around us, and the Indigenous land that we live on. Co-commissioned by The Polygon Gallery () and the Burrard Arts Foundation, ‘Eye of the Ancestor’ will be on view starting today April 10, until October 18, 2026.

Check the link in the comments section below to read the full press release for more information on the work.

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In-progress photos of Eye of the Ancestor by James Harry, The Polygon Gallery’s seventh collaboration and co-commission with the Burrard Arts Foundation. Photos courtesy of the artist.

03/11/2026

Congratulations to Justine A. Chambers and Lorna Brown, the respective winners of the 2025 VIVA Award and the Alvin Balkind Curator’s Prize, presented by the Jack and Doris Shadbolt Foundation for the Visual Arts. An award ceremony will be taking place tonight (March 11) at the Vancouver Art Gallery that will honour their impact on and contributions to the visual art community in BC.

Justine A. Chambers is a dance artist and educator whose work is a collaboration with her Black matrilineal heritage, and extends from this continuum and its entanglements with Western contemporary dance and visual arts practices. Justine has also been recognized for her significant impact as a collaborator, mentor, and cultural contributor within the arts community.

Lorna Brown is Vancouver-based visual artist, curator, writer and editor, and previous recipient of the VIVA Award in 1996. Her work can be found in the collections of the Belkin, SFU Galleries, the National Gallery of Canada, the BC Arts Council, the Surrey Art Gallery and the Canada Council Art Bank. For the Balkind prize, she is recognized “for her outstanding contribution to curatorial innovation, scholarly research and critical reassessment of institutional forms.”

Check the link in our comments to read an interview of the two winners with the Vancouver Sun to learn more on what inspires their artistic and curatorial practice.

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1. and then this also (2020) CAG Vancouver - The Artist’s Studio is Her Bedroom group exhibition (Vancouver) in March 2020, curated by Kimberly Phillips. Photo courtesy of iiii photography.
2. Marianne Nicolson, The Sun is Setting on the British Empire, 2017, Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery, curated by Lorna Brown. Photo courtesy of Rachel Topham Photography.
3. Portraits of Lorna Brown (left) and Justine A. Chambers (right). Photos courtesy of Rachel Topham Photography.

03/06/2026

2025 Sobey Art Award winner Tania Willard’s newest exhibition ‘Photolithics’ is on view at The Polygon Gallery starting Saturday March 7 and runs until May 24, 2026.

The exhibition’s title is a portmanteau of the ancient words for “light” and “stone,” and is a showcase of the artist’s photographic practice from the past decade that extends beyond the conventional perceptions of the medium. Both new and existing works come together to study how photography is utilized as a tool of both colonization and decolonization, and how the sun and the land play a vital role beyond the surveillance or spectacle of nature.

Visitors will be immersed in Tania’s work as soon as they step into the gallery, where she has created a window treatment for the gallery’s windows inspired by her exploration of Salish basketry as part of the work ‘Safelight.’ As the sun shines through the patterns of cedar root, a warm glow will be cast on all the works and people in the space together.

See the link in our comments to read The Georgia Straight’s interview with Tania, as well as co-curators Monika Szewczyk and Serena Steel to find out more on why the artist was inspired to reimagine how to engage with photography.

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1. Tania Willard, Only Available Light (detail), 2016, archival film (Harlan I. Smith, The Shuswap Indians of British Columbia, 1928, 8:44 min.), projector, quartz crystals, and photons, dimensions variable; Original composition by Leela Gilday. Photo: Toni Hakfenscheid, courtesy The Blackwood, University of Toronto, Mississauga.
2. Tania Willard, Only Available Light (installation view), 2016, archival film (Harlan I. Smith, The Shuswap Indians of British Columbia, 1928, 8:44 min.), projector, quartz crystals, and photons, dimensions variable; Original composition by Leela Gilday. Photo: Toni Hakfenscheid, courtesy The Blackwood, University of Toronto, Mississauga.
3. Tania Willard, Anthro(a)pologizing, 2018, cyanotype on paper, 22” x 30”. Collection of First Peoples’ Heritage, Language and Culture Council.

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