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American Artist Crafts ‘Urban Mandala’ With Vancouver Detail

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Last year, American artist Neal Peterson created a series a large, Buddhist art-inspired mandalas made up of original street photography. The repeated, ringing images include all manner of architectural details, colourful graffiti, and a range of natural elements. To the Minneapolis-based artist, the mandala form captures “the blossoming, fractal nature of cities […] these kaleidoscopic microcosms represent the oneness and connectivity of a city and its people.” He made six Urban Mandalas in total, including this especially beautiful one of Vancouver:

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Prints are available via nealpeterson.com.

Scenes from Last Night’s Dine Out World Chef Exchange at The Acorn

The event saw a special collaboration between The Acorn and Wilsons from Bristol, UK. Although I wasn’t among the lucky ones to score a spot at either of the sold out seatings, I was invited to slip by pre-service for a glimpse of what was to come.

Yes Shef: An Evening In Images

A lineup of BC's most talented women working in the hospitality sector come together in in the Star Sapphire Ballroom at the Fairmont Pacific Rim for an exceptional cause at the WORTH (Women of Recreation, Tourism & Hospitality) Association's Yes Shef event...

Why Did Vancouver Make Front Yard Businesses Illegal?

In the latest video from the Vancouver-curious YouTube channel 'About Here', we learn of a terrible NIMBY move of yore.

This Mt. Pleasant Restaurant Features ‘Sadio’, the ‘World’s Saddest Patio’

Most nearby restaurants were allowed temporary patio permits. Wallflower was denied theirs, but it hasn't broken their spirit.