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The Granville Galleries for Northwest Coast Art
This weekend, I scouted the Northwest Coast galleries around the south end of the Granville Bridge. Here are my impressions: Eagle Spirit Gallery: Located on the edge of Granville Island, this gallery...
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The appeal of Northwest Coast art
I confess: I’m an enthusiast for Northwest Coast art, yet I have no trace whatsoever of First Nations ancestry in me. This fact doesn’t bother me particularly; I like what I like. But, as I festoon...
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Alano Edzerza’s “The Thief”
One of the pleasures of buying art is the thought that you might recognize a young artist before anyone else. The pleasure is not in the fact that the piece increases in value, but in the knowledge...
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Vancouver Northwest Coast Galleries’ Specializations
As I visit Northwest Coast Galleries in Vancouver, I’m starting to notice relations between certain galleries and certain artists. Out of friendship, enthusiasm, long-term business relations, or a...
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Inexpensive treasures in Northwest Coast jewelry
Northwest Coast jewelry can easily cost thousands of dollars, especially if you are buying a gold piece. But, fortunately for those with neither the cash nor commitment to spend that sort of money, you...
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Review: Alano Edzerza’s Gift of the Raven Exhibit
Last night, I was at the reception for Tahltan artist Alano Edzerza’s new exhibit, “Gift of the Raven.” The show features Edzerza’s work of the last six months. Also on display were a number of pieces...
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The Vancouver 2010 Aboriginal Art Exhibition
I’m not looking forward to the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. I never watch sports, and I’m concerned about the costs, traffic, and the virtual declaration of martial law during the games. The fact...
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Alano Edzerza: Commercial Works and Castings
Alano Edzerza is a thirty-year-old Tahltan artist whose work ranges from architectural commissions and uniforms for the Dutch Olympic team to T-shirts and hoodies. Although he sometimes duplicates the...
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