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Helen Siwak – Issue #35 Publisher’s Message

Welcome to Issue No. 35 of Folio.YVR Luxury Lifestyle Magazine, where we continue our commitment to share stories that reflect the vibrancy, creativity, and ambition shaping Vancouver and beyond. Whether you are reading from the comfort of your home or while travelling the world, it is an honour to have you with us. This issue...

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Inside QMUNITY’s Exclusive Art Curation Reveal for Vancouver’s New 2SLGBTQ+ Community Hub

On the evening of May 22, QMUNITY welcomed a circle of dedicated supporters, community leaders, and art enthusiasts into the home of Bruce Munro Wright for an intimate gathering that marked a significant milestone in the organization’s evolution. The event served as the official unveiling of the art curation strategy for QMUNITY’s new community centre—a...

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Helen Siwak: EIC & Publisher’s Message: Issue #32 – February 2025

As the first blush of spring graces the lush West Coast, the city awakens with renewed energy. The days grow longer, the vibrant  pulse of culture, artistry, and innovation is unmistakable. In our sixth year and 32nd issue, we celebrate the spirit of excellence, creativity, and craftsmanship in its many forms, bringing you a collection...

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Ballet BC x LYLE XOX Collaborate in Season Finale: FOR EVER

Following a season of sold-out houses, record-breaking fundraising campaigns, and rave reviews from critics and audiences alike, Ballet BC returned to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre for three nights for its season finale ‘FOR EVER: A Full Evening of Works by Medhi Walerski.‘ The evening included three works from Artistic Director and French choreographer Medhi Walerski, including Chamber and SWAY—both new to Ballet BC’s repertoire—and a world...

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Lyle XOX: I. THEY. MINE. YOURS… Gallery Jones Exhibition

Consumerist culture is filled with superfluous objects, many of which are passed the point of use. For Lyle Reimer, aka Lyle XOX, these discarded objects are more than their materials—they are filled with artistic possibility. The Vancouver-based artist, currently exhibiting at Gallery Jones, has developed a practice that combines his experience in art, fashion, design...

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Issue #18 – Publisher’s Message by Helen Siwak, EIC

Welcome to Folio.YVR Luxury Lifestyle Magazine‘s celebration of my favourite season – Spring! A time when new designer collections are released, goals for the new year are now (hopefully) part of our routine, and nature is bursting with life. With this issue, I am pleased to share our second story in the Showcase Pianos Presents...

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Arts Umbrella Annual ‘SPLASH’ Gala Raises Over $1.5M at the Historic Fairmont Vancouver

Leveraging innovation and creativity to overcome challenges of the current global pandemic, Arts Umbrella – Canada’s leading non-profit organization for youth arts education – held its most successful event to date with another unique adaptation of its annual Splash Art Auction & Gala. For an incredible 39-years, Arts Umbrella has connected guests at Splash with...