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Jean Paul Riopelle: A Dazzling Retrospective at the Vancouver Art Gallery

In a remarkable celebration of one of Canada’s most visionary artists, the Vancouver Art Gallery unveils Riopelle: Crossroads in Time—a sweeping retrospective that honours the legacy and creative spirit of Jean Paul Riopelle (1923–2002). Presented in partnership with the National Gallery of Canada as part of the Jean Paul Riopelle Centenary, this landmark exhibition invites...

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Sirish Rao: From Publishing to Public Engagement, A Feast of Words

Sirish Rao has always sought adventure, whether scaling the Himalayan peaks or navigating the ever-evolving world of arts and culture. Born in Bangalore, India, his path was never a straight line but a thrilling ascent, shaped by creativity, risk-taking, and a deep reverence for the natural world. His work is a testament to the power...

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A Transformative Gift: The Freybe Collection Finds a Home at the Vancouver Art Gallery

The Vancouver Art Gallery is poised to redefine its legacy with the remarkable promised gift of 122 artworks from esteemed local collectors Brigitte and Henning Freybe. This extraordinary donation, decades in the making, reflects the Freybes’ enduring passion for art and their commitment to enriching the cultural fabric of their city. A Journey Through Art...

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Revisiting ‘Emily Carr: A Room of Her Own’

At the midpoint of its yearlong run, the  Emily Carr: A Room of Her Own exhibition at the Vancouver Art Gallery continues to captivate patrons and international visitors alike. The exhibition offers a fascinating insight into the intersection between the celebrated Canadian artist Emily Carr and the Vancouver Art Gallery. Through a carefully curated selection...

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Young Elite Vancouver 7th Annual Gala Celebration [PHOTOS]

With a theme of Casino Royale, Young Elite Vancouver Business Association gathered 450 members and guests at the JW Marriot Parq Vancouver for the seventh annual Y.E. Gala 2023. Stepping into the seventh year of Young Elite, President and Co-founder Jerry Wang hopes to continue celebrating the achievements of Vancouver’s finest young entrepreneurs and startups,...

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Vancouver Art Gallery Launches Denyse Thomasos: ‘just beyond’ Exhibition

The Vancouver Art Gallery launched the Denyse Thomasos: just beyond exhibition with an exclusive preview and tour of the exhibition. Invited guests, patrons, respected creatives, and media were invited to preview a career retrospective honouring the late Trinidadian-Canadian artist, Denyse Thomasos (1964–2012). The exhibition showcased Thomasos’ large-scale abstract paintings that explored themes of migration, displacement,...

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Vancouver Art Gallery Receives $1.7M Boost for RBC Emerging Artists

The Vancouver Art Gallery is pleased to announce that RBC has generously contributed $1.7 million through RBC Emerging Artists to provide mentorship, visibility, and leadership opportunities for emerging Canadian artists through various art programming. RBC’s funding will also support the new Vancouver Art Gallery, which is estimated to open in 2028. “We are proud to...

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3D Artist Julia Koerner’s HY Mini by JK3D is a Fall Must-Have!

For those in the know, the Vancouver Art Gallery Gift Shop is a jewel among one of the finest collections of art in the world. For those passionate about handbags, Fashion Fictions’ Julia Koerner‘s HY Mini by JK3D clutches are a perfect combination of art and fashion. FUNCTIONAL ART The HY MINI is entirely 3D-printed,...

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Vancouver Art Gallery Launches ‘Poets, Locks, Cages’ by Parviz Tanavoli

A landmark exhibition at the Vancouver Art Gallery marks the first major presentation of works by Iranian-born, Vancouver-based artist Parviz Tanavoli in Canada. Renowned for his unique ability to merge sculpture and poetry, Tanavoli’s exhibition will captivate audiences and ignite a new appreciation for his extensive contributions to modern sculpture. With more than 100 works...

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Issue #20 – Publisher’s Message by Helen Siwak, EIC

Welcome to the 20th Issue of Folio.YVR Luxury Lifestyle Magazine! In this issue, we revisit the Vancouver Art Gallery for the Parviz Tanavoli exhibition ‘Poets, Locks, Cages’ and discover Fashion Fictions artist Julia Koerner‘s 3D-printed handbags at the VAG Gift Shop. At the Sunzen Art Gallery, “Treasures of the Heaven” launched showcasing the intricate porcelain...