The Throwback was an extraordinary event curated by Art Rapture held for just one day at the iconic Ironworks building in Vancouver. This one-of-a-kind experience paid homage to the masters of the past while celebrating the boundless creativity of today’s artists.

Guests to the iconic Ironworks location found themselves in a 3,000-square-foot location with 15-foot ceilings, creating the perfect backdrop for the exquisite artwork. Carefully crafted by over 15 exceptional artists (paintings, photography, sculpture, digital), who have drawn inspiration from the masterpieces that shaped art history, the selection included the captivating works of Andy Dixon and Ola Volo to the mesmerizing creations of Bracken Hanuse Corlett and William D. Higginson. The event also included a special exhibit featuring Rembrandt, Picasso, and Hockney.

Guests enjoyed the vibrant atmosphere, live music, cocktail & wine bar, and social spaces creating an unforgettable setting for art enthusiasts, collectors, and the general public.

“Hygieia,” the Goddess of Health, is a limited edition series of lithographs by Andy Dixon. Through an innate appreciation for the arduous, analogue printmaking methods of past greats, such as The Writer’s Exchange, Feed The Frontline Canada, the Greater Vancouver Food Bank, Dr. Peter Aids Foundation and The Push For Change., a collaboration was born between Andy Dixon and Art Rapture. Leveraging stone lithography to create these high-end fine art prints, the result is sumptuous. Raw line work exemplifying Dixon’s iconic oil pastel methods draws the viewer into a symphony of Greco-Roman art coalesced with modern pop art energy.

2023 Charity Partner – ONE GIRL CAN

ONE GIRL CAN gives some of the world’s most vulnerable, high-potential girls a chance to rise above extreme poverty and gender inequality. Through education, training, and mentoring, girls are empowered to achieve their goals, earn a meaningful living, and build better lives — for themselves, their families, and their communities. Art Rapture partnered with ONE GIRL CAN as its charity partner for 2023. It should be noted that Art Rapture has raised over $23,000 (since 2016) for charities that impact communities including the YWCA Metro Vancouver, Red Cross Humanitarian Efforts, The Writer’s Exchange, Feed The Frontline Canada, the Greater Vancouver Food Bank, Dr. Peter Aids Foundation, and The Push For Change.

The Throwback was generously sponsored by MARCON, Sid + Jacqueline Real Estate Group, SafePacific, DailyHive, BeamSuntory, Bomber Brewing, Garden Granite, and OLE cocktails.