Contributor: Kristin Lim
Born in Vancouver, Kristin Lim has worked in the art world for over 17 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.
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.
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.
An Art-Filled Field Trip to Los Angeles
Frieze Week LA had us art fair-hopping and gallery-going for several days, providing an overview of contemporary art right now.
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.
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.
Eight Cool Art Happenings We’re Looking Forward to Checking Out This Month
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!
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.
Seven Cool Art Happenings We’re Looking Forward to Checking Out This Month
Kristin Lim looks ahead to see what good and interesting things are waiting for us in the local art scene.
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.
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.
Seven Cool Art Happenings We’re Looking Forward to Checking Out This Month
Kristin Lim looks ahead to see what good and interesting things are waiting for us in the local art scene.
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.
Eating Up the Arts of Seattle
Kristin Lim hits the Emerald City for the Seattle Art Fair and maps out plenty of good PNW food, drink and culture.
This Weekend’s Crazy Concentration of Seattle Art Happenings Calls for a Road Trip!
Among the many other art exhibitions going down, the Seattle Art Fair takes place this weekend from August 1-4.
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.
Awesome Beaches, Peaceful Forests, Cool Art, Good Eats and Strange Puppets, All in One Place
Kristin Lim maps out a lowdown of several cool things happening this month out in the UBC wilds...
Six Cool Art Happenings We’re Looking Forward to Checking Out in June
Kristin Lim looks ahead to the month of June to see what good things are waiting for us in the local art scene.
Six Cool Art Happenings We’re Looking Forward to Checking Out in May
Kristin Lim looks ahead to the month of May to see what good things are waiting for us in the local art scene.
Six Cool Art Happenings We’re Looking Forward to Checking Out
Kristin Lim looks ahead to the month of April to see what good things are waiting for us in the local art scene.
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.
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.
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.
Five Cool Art Shows We’re Looking Forward to Checking Out in Vancouver
Kristin Lim looks ahead to the month of March to see what good things are waiting for us in the local art scene.
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.
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.
Five Cool Art Shows to Check Out in Vancouver This February
Kristin Lim shares a page cut from her calendar of must-see art shows and openings across the Lower Mainland this month
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.
