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Deirdre Keohane: Building an Irish-Canadian Bridge and Reclaiming Spaces for Women in Art
Born in Canada but raised in Ireland, Deirdre Keohane’s journey between two countries—and two artistic worlds—has shaped the deeply personal and culturally rich work she creates today. At age 13, she moved with her family back to Ireland, where she grew up and studied art in the vibrant city of Cork. In 2015, she returned to Canada as an adult, bringing experience, imagination, and a distinctly Irish lens through which she continues to view the world.
May 274 min read
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Art Vancouver 2025: Highlights from the 9th edition of the City's Contemporary Art Fair
Art Vancouver returned to the Vancouver Convention Centre East (Canada Place Building) from April 24 - 27, for its 9th edition this year, transforming the city's iconic waterfront into a vibrant hub of contemporary art. Under the curatorial direction of Founder and Executive Director Lisa Wolfin, the fair reaffirmed its status as Western Canada's premier art event, attracting thousands of collectors, curators, and art enthusiasts.
May 232 min read
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Expanding Your Gallery’s Reach: A Global Journey at Art Vancouver
Art Vancouver is more than just an art fair—it’s a gateway to connecting with a global audience and elevating your gallery’s impact. This...
Dec 16, 20243 min read
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How to Maximize Your Tickets for Art Vancouver
Tickets are a powerful tool for boosting attendance and encouraging art lovers to buy.
Aug 2, 20242 min read
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Exhibiting at Art Vancouver: Your Guide
Looking to showcase your work at Art Vancouver? Discover how to make the most of your exhibition and connect with a vibrant audience.
Aug 2, 20242 min read
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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...
May 15, 20247 min read
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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...
Apr 9, 20245 min read
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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...
Nov 6, 20233 min read
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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 31, 20233 min read
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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...
Jun 19, 20234 min read
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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
Jun 11, 20235 min read
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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...
May 8, 20233 min read
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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...
May 1, 20234 min read
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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...
Apr 17, 20234 min read
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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...
Apr 10, 20234 min read
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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...
Apr 3, 20232 min read
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Artist Interview Series: Rae Vena and live painting
Rae Vena is a visual artist and live performance painter of visionary pop surrealism. Self-taught, Rae knew art was her calling in life...
Mar 15, 20233 min read
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Can Animals be Considered Artists?
Why did the chicken cross the road? Perhaps it was to make art this whole time! Humans aren’t the only ones who create art; animal-made...
Feb 23, 20232 min read
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Top 6 Reasons to Attend Art Vancouver
Are you somebody who searches for fun activities to do in Vancouver in Spring? Look no further! We have an entertaining and unique...
Feb 16, 20234 min read
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Neurographic Art Helps Expand Creativity and Connect People
Companies often look for ways to bring their teams together through fun bonding activities. These can range from professional development...
Feb 6, 20233 min read
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