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Want to take home a piece of the West Coast? Peruse Granville Island’s Wood Co-op for contemporary wood products handcrafted by over 150 BC craftsmen, including Wes Giesbrecht, Alex Suvajac and Kurt Dexel (Boomerang chair and ottoman, pictured). Whether you choose furniture, kitchenware or jewellery, you’ll be reminded of your holiday long after your passport has expired.
Rising to the Occasion at Vancouver Art Gallery (to Oct. 5) showcases multi-disciplinary artist and Vancouver resident Rebecca Belmore’s sculptures, videos, photographs, performances and installations from the past two decades. The show also marks the North American premiere of “Fountain” - a video installation with which Belmore represented Canada at the 2005 Venice Biennale - and “White Thread” (pictured).
In controversial works by some artists in the late 19th century, the working class was painted in a heroic light. In Representing Rural Life at Uno Langmann (through Aug.), vivid works by artists such as William Henry Knight, Hans Andersen Brendekilde and William Hemsley (pictured) depict people carrying out their daily duties. While you’re in the gallery - named for its Danish art-aficionado owner - browse the collection of museum-quality works from Europe and North America.
Discover the whimsical world of local crafts in Birds and Beasts: Flora and Fauna of Circle Craft. Showing at Pendulum Gallery (Aug. 3 to 23), the animal- and plant-inspired exhibition features works by Hornby Island fibre artist Susan Cain (pictured) and Victoria folk artist Hermann Edler.
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