Art GAlleries
Downtown
ART BEATUS This offshoot of a
Hong Kong-based gallery focuses on
the increasingly significant area of
contemporary Asian art. The Winter
Show Exhibit features small, playful
and colourful pieces (to Jan 20). 108808 Nelson St. 604-688-2633. www.
artbeatus.com X Map 1: C5
LE SOLEIL FINE ART GALLERY This
bright, colourful two-level space
features the work of both contemporary artists and old masters, including
pieces by Moshe Castel and Pablo
Picasso. Also carries some sculpture
and jewellery. 100-535 Howe St. 604565-2424. www.lesoleilfineart.com
Partial X Map 1: B6
PENDULUM GALLERY Pop into this
airy exhibition space in the atrium
of HSBC Bank to watch the giant,
futuristic pendulum created by Alan
Storey. David Blackwood: Etchings The
artist’s depictions of Newfoundland
have earned him recognition as one
of Canada’s master printmakers(Jan
23-Feb 10). The Garden Collaborative
project between two Vancouver-based
artists has the theme of the garden
(Feb 13-Mar 10). HSBC Building, 885
W. Georgia St. 604-250-9682. www.
pendulumgallery.bc.ca X Map 1: C5
Gastown
COASTAL PEOPLES FINE ARTS GALLERY This venue showcases works by
First Nations carvers and Inuit artists.
Delicate jewellery, basketry, masks
and totem poles, as well as Arctic
inukshuks, narwhals and other sculptural pieces. View monumental totem
poles both in the gallery and online.
312 Water St. 604-684-9222. www.
coastalpeoples.com Map 1: C6
INUIT GALLERY OF VANCOUVER This
collectors’ destination houses art by
Northwest Coast First Nations and the
Arctic Inuit. Currently showcasing a
collection of fine stone sculpture and
graphics by artists such as Kenojuak
Ashevak; a collection of dramatic
masks; and totem poles by Lyle Campbell. 206 Cambie St. 604-688-7323.
www.inuit.com X Map 1: C6
LUMAS GALLERY This contemporary
art gallery got its start in Germany and
now has more than 30 locations world-
wide. Fun and funky art at reasonable
prices, with an excellent selection of
photogra