or Jorge Izaza, art begins with the simple act of making something by hand and allowing nature to guide the rest. Long before art became a professional path, creativity emerged through necessity, observation, and curiosity. Izaza grew up in a single-parent household with limited resources, he spent much of his childhood watching construction workers transform spaces and helping his mother repair things around the home. Those early experiences revealed the beauty of building with one’s hands.

Vancouver, BC — Art Vancouver 2026 returns to the Vancouver Convention Centre East for its 10th edition, presenting a curated selection of contemporary practices from Canadian and international exhibitors. Over the past decade, the fair has established itself as a platform for artistic exchange, bringing together artists, galleries, collectors, and curators within a shared space for dialogue and discovery.

CCIcomms is pleased to announce its role as official PR partner to Art Vancouver, supporting the fair in shaping its communications strategy, strengthening its international positioning, and amplifying its evolving cultural narrative.