In The Anthology’s Bookmark column we explore some of the most inspiring places on the wild, wild web. This week’s spot goes to the LA-based blog You are the River, a beautifully curated site filled with all things creative, inspiring and design-y. Especially home decor — think chic homes with white walls, rustic wood tables and lots [...]
If you asked me how old Vancouver’s Contemporary Art Gallery was, I would have guessed… oh, about seven. And I would have been very, very wrong. Because it just turned 40. I stopped in for (I hate to admit) the very first time yesterday to join them for the anniversary festivities. And I fell head over heels [...]
In The Anthology’s Bookmark column we explore some of the most inspiring places on the wild, wild web. When former Aritzia creative director Breanna Musgrove left Vancouver for the beaches of Mexico, she chronicled her adventures and creative pursuits on her blog Scout & Catalogue. Now that she’s moved north once again, she catalogues the making of [...]
Each week in The Anthology’s Bookmark column we’ll explore some of the most inspiring corners of the internet. For the inaugural post, it’s only fitting that we turn to Kelly Wearstler’s My Vibe My Life. The interior designer turned designer designer balances over-the-top glamour with rock-and-roll cool so beautifully, I’m addicted to her aesthetic. And [...]
You know what’s fun? Art openings. Especially when the opening is at the gorgeous Rennie Collection in celebration of Turner Prize-winning Brit Martin Creed. Sure, there were broccoli stamps, video installations, a mechanized piano and living statues. But none of us could get over the balloons. I mean, this installation is essentially an Ikea ballroom for grownups. Honestly. When [...]
I love to do it, I love to watch it, I love everything about it. Which might be why I love Ballet BC’s collaboration with the Vancouver Art Gallery. This Tuesday, they’ll be unleashing dozens of their dancers on the Gallery, where the ballet pros will perform improvisations inspired by the exhibitions. Each performance takes [...]
Spending an evening watching a concert under a giant fleece jacket. And you thought fleece outerwear had no place in a cabaret. The other night, the Museum of Vancouver created a lounge atmosphere underneath their current exhibition SweaterLodge. There, experimental vocalist and pianist Veda Hille performed her Yukon-inspired piece Field Study. Loved it. Loved her. And I think [...]
To collect so much art that every wall in my house would be covered. Floor to ceiling. While none of these pieces are hanging on my walls (insert sad face here), they are hanging on Becker Galleries’. They’re part of Unintended Calculations, the show that unites four street artists from around the world. Curated by [...]
To the sneak peek of Illuminate Yaletown. The party celebrated the unveiling of the art installations that will be taking over a few downtown blocks this weekend. And it was quite the affair. Mayor Gregor kicked it off, noting that it was one year ago that the Olympic torch made its way into Vancouver. (Can you believe [...]
“And you can quote me on that,” said Michigan’s Tunde Olaniran after his show on Saturday. Tunde opened for Vancouver’s Run with the Heard at the second annual Olio Festival. (His show was amazing, by the way. Next time he’s here, you want to be there.) I went. I had a blast. Then I headed to [...]
