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Through the lens of contemporary artists’ engagement with the metaphorical and literal processes of fire and the spaces it creates and displaces, The Structure of Smoke includes works that problematize
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Through the lens of contemporary artists’ engagement with the metaphorical and literal processes of fire and the spaces it creates and displaces, The Structure of Smoke includes works that problematize the poetic, structural and political aspects of fire. These works complicate the inherent contradictions of wildness and domestication, technological progress and social control, colonial conditions, rebirth and death. Holding a smoked mirror to contemporary society, the works in this exhibition offer ways to undo the familiar in how we approach our uncertain future.
Speculative in nature, The Structure of Smoke is associative, contextual and driven by artistic practices that disturb existing power relations and question their own conditions and structures. With a focus on ecologies, interconnectedness and relationality the works and curatorial premise consider relating to land, community, family and wildfire ecologies including the non-human. As we have seen with the migration of smoke across the globe and the birth of a regular fire season, the ways in which we live with fire require new strategies that embrace specific Indigenous and ecological knowledges and the ability to develop relations with fire beyond the spectacle and devastation of its impacts.
The Structure of Smoke is curated by Melanie O’Brian and Tania Willard and made possible with the generous support of the Canada Council for the Arts, the Province of British Columbia through the BC Arts Council and our Belkin Curator’s Forum members.
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Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery
1825 Main Mall, Vancouver
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An exhibition of approximately 40 works from the collection of Montreal collectors, Lillian and Billy Mauer. Including photography, paintings and sculptures from this impressive international collection by artists such as
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An exhibition of approximately 40 works from the collection of Montreal collectors, Lillian and Billy Mauer. Including photography, paintings and sculptures from this impressive international collection by artists such as by Carrie May Weems, Lorraine O’Grady, John Baldessari, Rosemarie Trockel, Doug Aitken, Tatiana Trouvé, Huma Bhabha, Frank Bowling, Betty Goodwin, and Annette Messager. Often drawn to politically and socially engaged art, the exhibition will present a selection of works which represent the breadth of the collection.
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Griffin Art Projects
1174 Welch St
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Bizarre Bazaar is a fashion-forward vintage and antique marketplace celebrating style across eras. Discover a curated selection of clothing, hats, jewelry, watches, shoes, bags, and distinctive accessories—each piece
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Bizarre Bazaar is a fashion-forward vintage and antique marketplace celebrating style across eras. Discover a curated selection of clothing, hats, jewelry, watches, shoes, bags, and distinctive accessories—each piece chosen for its craftsmanship, character, and wearability.
From timeless silhouettes to bold statement finds, this is a treasure hunt for fashion lovers who appreciate history, individuality, and dressing with intention.
This event is a fundraiser for the BC Society for the Museum of Original Costume. Please consider adding a donation to your ticket purchase to help support their work preserving and celebrating historic fashion.
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3102 Main St
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Join us on the first Sunday each month as we
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Join us on the first Sunday each month as we throw open our Museum doors with Pay-What-You-Can access to our galleries
Whether you’re a local history buff, seeking a fun family day-out, or are simply curious about the lands on which we stand, we welcome you to discover the rich stories of North Vancouver here at MONOVA.
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Museum of North Vancouver
115 Esplanade W, North Vancouver, BC V7M 0G7
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Capture Surrey’s Cherry Blossom season with a relaxing Paint and Sip experience at Everything Wine South Surrey with a curated wine tasting. In this guided acrylic workshop, you’ll paint cherry
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Capture Surrey’s Cherry Blossom season with a relaxing Paint and Sip experience at Everything Wine South Surrey with a curated wine tasting. In this guided acrylic workshop, you’ll paint cherry blossoms in full bloom set against serene mountain backdrops while enjoying a curated wine tasting. Whether you’re an experienced painter or picking up a brush for the first time, this workshop is designed to be welcoming, social, and creatively inspiring.
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Everything Wine
#112-15735 Croydon Dr
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The Dance Centre’s series of talks Dance Dialogues features a presentation by Indigenous artist Tasha Faye Evans. Tasha’s work initiates a choreographic study of Coast Salish art
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The Dance Centre’s series of talks Dance Dialogues features a presentation by Indigenous artist Tasha Faye Evans.
Tasha’s work initiates a choreographic study of Coast Salish art and design with master carvers and cultural mentors. Through dialogue and demonstration, Tasha will introduce her dance making methodology of landing and presencing based on the fundamental shapes and cultural teachings of the Salish eye. In this intimate gathering, witness ancestral shapes and storytelling translated in the body and carved into space, connecting us to these lands, culture, and all our relations.
She will be joined by special guests including Sḵwx̱wú7mesh master carver Xwalacktun OBC.