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PARADISUM, LIVE THEATRE IN VANCOUVER, FOLIOYVR, HELEN SIWAK, VANCOUVER, BC, YVR

Paradisum Brings an Otherworldly Vision of Movement, Myth, and Resilience to Vancouver

In a cultural moment defined by uncertainty, live performance offers something increasingly rare: a shared, human experience that transcends language, borders, and headlines. This January, Vancouver audiences are invited to gather in support of the arts for an extraordinary event as DanceHouse and The Cultch present the North American premiere of Recirquel’s Paradisum at the...

suite x, fairmont pacific rim, douglas coupland, vancouver, bc, helen siwak, luxury lifestyle,

Suite X: Douglas Coupland Adds Flair to Fairmont Pacific Rim

Fairmont Pacific Rim unveiled Suite X, a one-of-a-kind concept created in collaboration with acclaimed Canadian visual artist and author Douglas Coupland, alongside the hotel’s co-owner and developers, Westbank and Peterson. Inspired by Coupland’s iconic novel Generation X, the suite paid homage to the demographic that redefined identity, technology, and culture. A Living Gallery Experience Suite...

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Brendan Lee Satish Tang: Crafting Culture Through Clay & Collision

Step into a room with Brendan Lee Satish Tang’s work and you are immediately pulled into a collision of histories, cultures, and visual languages. Represented in Vancouver by Gallery Jones, Tang’s ceramic practice feels less like a single narrative and more like an ongoing remix — layered, restless, and deeply engaged with the contradictions of...

fazioli, celine paolini, manuel bernaschek, showcase pianos, vancouver, bc, yvr

The Butterfly: Where Art, Design, and Sound Take Flight

Bathed in soft light that drifts through glass and curve, the Butterfly Piano rests like a living sculpture at the heart of The Butterfly building. Its polished surface mirrors the rippling architecture that surrounds it, while the air hums with quiet reverence. The lobby feels alive — an orchestration of light, space, and intention —...

PAUL WONG, HELEN SIWAK, FOLIOYVR, VANCOUVER ART SCENES, ICONIC ARTIST, FOLIOYVR, WEST COAST LUXURY, VANCOUVER, BC, YVR

Paul Wong: Shaping Time Through Art, Identity, and Courage

From the East to the far West, Paul Wong’s artistic journey has been defined by movement — across landscapes, generations, and the boundaries of form and identity. Born into an era that often marginalized difference, Wong transformed his personal experiences into a powerful language of visual and media art that would change how Canada sees...

vmo, conductor ken, symphony orchestra, helen siwak, folioyvr, vancouver, bc,

David Fung Illuminates Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra’s 23rd Season Opening

The Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra launched its 23rd season with a concert that set the tone for an ambitious year ahead. The opening night combined a world premiere, masterful chamber playing, and the brilliance of internationally acclaimed pianist David Fung. Conductor Ken Hsieh summed up the excitement: “What a fantastic season opening to have three internationally...

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Eastside Culture Crawl Expands Its Creative Footprint

Now in its 29th year, Vancouver’s beloved Eastside Culture Crawl returns from November 20 to 23, 2025, bringing with it a record-breaking celebration of local creativity. Presented by the Eastside Arts Society (EAS), the festival welcomes more than 500 artists across over 80 buildings—20 of them new additions—marking the most expansive Crawl in its history....

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The Power And Passion Of Opera: A New Season Begins with Verdi’s Rigoletto

Across centuries and continents, opera has remained one of humanity’s most electrifying art forms—where voice, music, and theatre unite to ignite every sense. From the gilded halls of Milan to the modern stages of Vancouver, each season’s opening is a celebration of timeless storytelling. In this city by the sea, Vancouver Opera’s season launch marks...

isaff, film festival, west coast luxury, vancouver, bc, helen siwak, folioyvr

ISAFF’s Red Carpet Gala: A Night of Cinematic Glamour & Creative Excellence

The iSAFF Red Carpet Gala was the talk of the festival season — a dazzling evening that merged cinematic brilliance with fashion-forward artistry. This year, the festival celebrated its fifteenth anniversary in spectacular style, hosting a sold-out gala that drew filmmakers, industry leaders, and supporters of South Asian cinema from across the country. Held at...

viff, ritchie po, vancouver film festival, helen siwak, folioyvr, vancouver, bc, yvr

Hollywood North Takes the Spotlight: VIFF 2025 Shines with Style & Substance

There is an electric charge to the Vancouver International Film Festival each autumn. I arrive ready to be surprised, and this year I left buzzing with admiration and a little cheeky impatience. VIFF does so much right—bold programming, engaged audiences, and volunteers who are endlessly patient and delightful—but I keep thinking the festival could push...

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