Johnny Tai | Zodiac Crossroads

06augAll Day31octJohnny Tai | Zodiac Crossroads(All Day)(GMT+00:00) District Foyer Gallery, 355 W Queens Rd, North Vancouver, BC Event TypeExhibition Admission TypeFree

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Zodiac Crossroads — Tai’s landmark solo exhibition — reimagines the signs of the Chinese zodiac alongside Western astrological symbols, drawing on ancient mythologies and contemporary cultural threads alike. This constellation of 22 tactile works explores identity, heritage, belonging, and intercultural dialogue through a sensuous language of line, texture, and touch. Originally presented at the **Richmond Art Gallery Annex in 2025**, the series now embarks on a new chapter here at the beautiful Harrison location, engaging local audiences with its accessible, interwoven cosmos of symbols and stories.

Tai’s art practice has been recognized through exhibitions at renowned spaces including the Grunt Gallery (Vancouver), the Italian Cultural Centre, and the Outlet Gallery, and his work continues to challenge and expand understandings of visual art and accessibility.

In 2025, Tai also participated in the **NaAC Canada–Korea art exchange**, a pivotal cultural initiative that brought Canadian artists with disabilities together with Korean peers for collaborative exhibitions, dialogues, and public programming — underscoring his commitment to artistic diplomacy and global connection. Beyond his artistic achievements, Tai is the founder of **Night Strike Self Defense for the Blind**, a non-profit initiative that empowers blind and visually impaired people through martial arts training, situational awareness practice, and physical confidence building. Proceeds from his Tiger Tactile artworks support this work, embodying his belief in art and movement as tools of empowerment and community care.
Tai’s multi-layered practice — whether through sensory art, cultural engagement, or physical mastery — invites us to reconsider what it means to *perceive*, *connect*, and *belong*. Through *Zodiac Crossroads*, he offers a tactile universe where ancient stories and modern voice meet, opening space for wonder, empathy, and shared experience beyond sight alone.

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August 6 (Thursday) - October 31 (Saturday) (All Day)(GMT+00:00)

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