Contributor: Kristin Lim

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Born in Vancouver, Kristin Lim has worked in the art world for over 10 years across three countries. She is passionate about contemporary art and telling people about it. She can often be found exploring the city by bicycle, seeking out an obscure gallery, pop-up show, or new exhibition. One day, she plans to officially launch her art tours of Vancouver and abroad, which combine her love of food, beer, hiking and cycling, and of course, art.

Cool Things We Want / Downtown East Side

We Want One of Local Artist Christina Kenton’s Fanciful Bic Lighter Sculptures

These cases are hand-sewn, built up and painted over with intricate patterns to create elaborate dioramas of animals and objects.

Vancouverites / Main Street

Six Questions With Concert Pianist and Creative Collaborator, Annie Yim

For her March 10th concert at the Fox Cabaret, Annie is set to perform The Poet Speaks: From Debussy to Pärt.

Field Trip

An Art-Filled Field Trip to Los Angeles

19 Places

Frieze Week LA had us art fair-hopping and gallery-going for several days, providing an overview of contemporary art right now.

Drinker / The Islands

Meet Allan Cukier, Head Brewer of Vancouver Island’s Imminent Ucluelet Brewing Co.

Opening day for the highly anticipated brewery is set for Friday, February 14th with a special evening launch from 5-10pm.

Heads Up / California

Heading South? Frieze Art Fair Goes Down in Los Angeles This Weekend

Frieze will once again be held at Paramount Picture Studios with over 70 galleries participating from the U.S. and around the world.

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Eight Cool Art Happenings We’re Looking Forward to Checking Out This Month

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Here’s a round-up of just some of the exhibitions and arts events you don’t want to miss this month. Bonus: all are free to attend!

Field Trip / The Islands

Vancouver Island Town Excited for First Brewery

Located in the heart of Ucluelet, the brewery is housed in a former church and perched on a hill overlooking the harbour.

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Seven Cool Art Happenings We’re Looking Forward to Checking Out This Month

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Kristin Lim looks ahead to see what good and interesting things are waiting for us in the local art scene.

Field Trip / Washington

Outdoor Family Meal With Executive Chef Dan Mallahan of Seattle’s ‘Rider’

We recently joined Dan and his family for a crabbing adventure and feast on the beach at Birch Bay in Washington.

Vancouverites / North Vancouver

Local Art Collector Walks Us Through an Exhibition of Stolen Encounters

Kristin Lim goes for a walk with Bill Wu through his 'without a word' exhibition inside The Polygon Gallery -- on until November 3rd.

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Seven Cool Art Happenings We’re Looking Forward to Checking Out This Month

7 Places

Kristin Lim looks ahead to see what good and interesting things are waiting for us in the local art scene.

Heads Up / North Vancouver

It’s About Time You Saw Artist Christian Marclay’s ‘The Clock’ at The Polygon Gallery

The finale screening of the acclaimed 24-hour film is set for September 22nd at The Polygon Gallery.

Field Trip

Eating Up the Arts of Seattle

24 Places

Kristin Lim hits the Emerald City for the Seattle Art Fair and maps out plenty of good PNW food, drink and culture.

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This Weekend’s Crazy Concentration of Seattle Art Happenings Calls for a Road Trip!

6 Places

Among the many other art exhibitions going down, the Seattle Art Fair takes place this weekend from August 1-4.

Heads Up / Main Street

You Need to Sniff Artist Megan Hepburn’s New Exhibition on Main Street

Her latest show is a collection of ‘olfactory objects’ and a painting created during recent residencies in Bulgaria and Vermont.

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Awesome Beaches, Peaceful Forests, Cool Art, Good Eats and Strange Puppets, All in One Place

13 Places

Kristin Lim maps out a lowdown of several cool things happening this month out in the UBC wilds...

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Six Cool Art Happenings We’re Looking Forward to Checking Out in June

6 Places

Kristin Lim looks ahead to the month of June to see what good things are waiting for us in the local art scene.

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Six Cool Art Happenings We’re Looking Forward to Checking Out in May

6 Places

Kristin Lim looks ahead to the month of May to see what good things are waiting for us in the local art scene.

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Six Cool Art Happenings We’re Looking Forward to Checking Out

6 Places

Kristin Lim looks ahead to the month of April to see what good things are waiting for us in the local art scene.

Seen In Vancouver / East Vancouver

Check Out This Art Show of ‘Leftovers’ off Main Street

Curated by Patrik Andersson of TRAPP Projects, the show brings together photography, painting, drawing, sculpture, and more.

Field Trip / California

Exploring LA’s Art Scene Through the Inaugural ‘Frieze Los Angeles’ Mega Fair

Kristin Lim heads to California so she can take in some of the special moment that LA is currently having in the art world.

Field Trip / California

Detouring to ‘Desert X’ in the Coachella Valley

Kristin Lim is back from a trip to California to check out over a dozen art installations in the Coachella Valley desert.

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Five Cool Art Shows We’re Looking Forward to Checking Out in Vancouver

5 Places

Kristin Lim looks ahead to the month of March to see what good things are waiting for us in the local art scene.

Cool Things We Want / East Vancouver

We Want One of Steven Brekelmans New Drawings

The local artist's new series of drawings is currently hanging on the walls of Chernoff Fine Art on East 2nd Avenue.

Seen In Vancouver / East Vancouver

Artfully Pouring Concrete on a Cold Winter’s Night

We poked our heads into an industrial building to watch concrete pour as part of an upcoming art exhibition by Omer Arbel.

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Five Cool Art Shows to Check Out in Vancouver This February

5 Places

Kristin Lim shares a page cut from her calendar of must-see art shows and openings across the Lower Mainland this month

Heads Up / Chinatown

Catch the Final Days of ‘Room of Her Own’ at Chinatown’s Yactac Gallery

This weekend is your chance to check out Setareh Yasan’s solo show at Yactac's new studio space before it's over.