Wednesday June 18th, 2014
Public art a powerful force
Next time you pass the intersection of 21st and Lonsdale take a moment and look at the new piece of public art situated in the green space just south…
Wednesday June 18th, 2014
Os Gêmeos on the seduction of graffiti art
Jian speaks with one half of twin brother team Os Gêmeos, internationally celebrated graffiti artist Gustavo Pandolfo. The artist reflects on his work …
Tuesday June 17th, 2014
Le cinéaste Oliver Stone de passage à Vancouver
La Biennale de Vancouver a invité le célèbre cinéaste américain Oliver Stone a venir parler de son engagement social et de l’importance de…
Monday June 16th, 2014
Oliver Stone – Re: History.
Oliver Stone is a natural born storyteller. Ask the legendary director if he’s been to Vancouver before, and he launches into a tale that involves a…
Monday June 16th, 2014
Interview with Jenna Tenn-Yuk
Ariana Barer speaks with Jenna Tenn-Yuk, spoken word artist, public speaker, educator and singer-songwriter from Mississauga, Ontario. She is one of…
Friday June 13th, 2014
Stone brings American history lesson to Canada via Vancouver Biennale
The Vancouver Biennale – which brings public art such as A-maze-ing Laughter to the city – wanted to go big with the launch of its new film program.…
Friday June 13th, 2014
Oliver Stone Turns Hawk Eye on American History
Oliver Stone says he’s still in recovery. “When I was young, I was brainwashed by the American history that I learned. It was benign, a Disney version …
Wednesday June 11th, 2014
Oliver Stone takes on a snowless Vancouver as he announces plans for Snowden film
VANCOUVER — Oliver Stone says he’s still in recovery. “When I was young, I was brainwashed by the American history that I learned. It was benign, a…
Wednesday June 11th, 2014
Oliver Stone’s The Untold History of the United States looks for the truth
A remarkable thing happened after the release of Oliver Stone’s JFK in 1991. “The JFK Records Act was passed [the following year] as a result of the…
Wednesday June 11th, 2014
“I Have a Dream” Pietrasanta Cultivating peace and building community through art
Dreams are being born in Pietrasanta, as we type this. “I Have a Dream” is a project by Indian artist Shweta Bhattad, which will be presented at the…
Tuesday June 10th, 2014
Ivan Eyre Press Release
Vancouver, Canada – The Vancouver Biennale is pleased to announce the public installation of Bird Wrap, a sculpture by Canadian luminary Ivan Eyre.…
Thursday May 29th, 2014
Acceptance takes centre stage in Surrey
“Girls have to be pretty.” “Boys have to be strong.” “Girls must be polite.” “Boys have muscles.” As the words were read, Grade 4 and 5 students from…
Wednesday May 21st, 2014
Post Past | A Vancouver Biennale & VNB Photo Exhibition Project
For its 3rd edition, the Vancouver Biennale has invited Virginie Lamarche and Bastien Desfriches Doria of VNB Photo to create a new photographic…
Wednesday May 21st, 2014
Oliver Stone Press Release
Vancouver, Canada. The Vancouver Biennale kicks off its new CineFest LIVE program with two public events featuring Academy Award winning director…
Wednesday May 14th, 2014
I HAVE A DREAM, NASCONO SOGNI IN VERSILIA
PIETRASANTA. I sogni nascono in Versilia. A Pietrasanta è in corso la realizzazione del progetto artistico “Ho un sogno” che verrà presentato alla…
Tuesday May 13th, 2014
Vancouver’s West End takes the long view for future success
An award-winning marketing campaign and plans for a revitalized community plan have put the neighbourhood on a positive path.
Thursday May 8th, 2014
Art hand in hand with nature
For over 20 years, the work that merges art and sustainable design Gaucho Hugo France gained recognition on the international scene. His functional…
Wednesday May 7th, 2014
Controversial Art Green Lighted
Get ready New Westminster for four big, rusty transport containers sticking out of Westminster Pier Park. Or be prepared to be wowed by a beautiful…
Tuesday May 6th, 2014
Public art project OK’d
The topic of public art has garnered more discussion for one city councillor this week than traffic, in the buildup to a vote on whether to…
Friday May 2nd, 2014
Winnipeg artist’s sculpture going to Vancouver Biennale
A bronze sculpture by Winnipeg artist Ivan Eyre will be installed at a Vancouver park this month as part of the 2014 Vancouver Biennale, a celebration …