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Vancouver Art Gallery

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Visit the Vancouver Art Gallery and you'll always see major exhibitions of works by the world's leading contemporary artists and history's greatest masters. Want more info? Visit vanartgallery.bc.ca.

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The largest art museum in Western Canada. We present historic exhibitions & cutting-edge contemporary shows all year round.

Address: 750 Hornby St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2H7, Canada
Phone: (604) 662-4700
State: British Columbia
County: Greater Vancouver
City: Vancouver
Zip Code: V6Z 2H7


Opening Hours

Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Reviews
As time goes on, I have very mixed feelings about this gallery. It is the biggest one in the city but no student membership is available. I used to be a member, and can no longer afford it. The entry fee is exorbitant so I bought a year-long entry pass to make up for it...nnI also wonder about the curation. I liked the recent ceramics exhibit but that's because I love ceramics! I felt underwhelmed by the others.nnMy previous visits ~4-5 years ago felt stronger than recent exhibits. Bring in more classical/traditional work, in addition to contemporary, to balance things out. I mean beyond Emily Carr who is great but shown constantly.
Lucky to catch the Jean Paul Riopelle exhibit featuring remarkable abstract work. His owl sculptures are intriguing as well. Local artist Emily Carr had an exhibit that was interesting. I also enjoyed the exhibit that showcased experimental artwork from the 60's. Overall, a fun & engaging visit. Definitely a highlight to my trip to Vancouver.
Tl;dr: This is, without a doubt, one of the most underwhelming art galleries one can visit in a major global city, especially considering its high ticket price.nnHere’s the longer version:nnVAG let me down many times, but I was still excited to visit for the Riopelle exhibition, as he's an artist I greatly admire.nnHowever, the experience was, again, profoundly disappointing, bordering on frustrating.nnThe curatorial level was shockingly poor. The exhibition was supposedly chronological, yet paintings from the 1950s were mixed into the 1960s section. It wasn't a deliberate curatorial choice; it simply felt messy and illogical. The flow of the exhibition was confusing, and when I asked a staff member for guidance, I was given an incorrect viewing order. It's hard to imagine anyone falling in love with Riopelle's work after seeing it presented in such a chaotic way.nnFurthermore, the gallery's physical space felt inadequate. The low ceilings and mediocre lighting diminished the impact of the artworks, particularly the larger pieces, which seemed to suffer in the cramped environment. The introductions to each period of Riopelle's career were equally shallow, focusing almost exclusively on his worldly successes, awards, and famous acquaintances, rather than his artistic philosophy or vision.nnBeyond the exhibition itself, the overall visitor experience was poorly managed. I was baffled to find myself waiting in a 40-minute line with a pre-ordered ticket, with no staff member directing us to a separate, faster entrance. The staff seemed to be there simply to police visitors and point to the restrooms, lacking any real knowledge or passion for the art they were guarding.nnThe high ticket price is completely unjustified when you factor in the gallery’s small size, limited collection, and subpar curatorial effort. I feel sorry for anyone who travels to Vancouver hoping for a world-class art experience and ends up at VAG.nnMore importantly, I feel sorry for Riopelle, whose magnificent work deserved a far more professional and thoughtful presentation.
Whenever we come to town we come here if there is an exhibit we are interested in. This time round it was an Emily Carr exhibit. We toured her house in Victoria last year, so this was perfect! They have storage lockers that you can leave your coats and such in.
This museum is a treasure trove of art and knowledge. It’s a must-visit for anyone interested in local artistry in British Columbia. There’s something for everyone, from contemporary art to First Nations art, and a wide range of international pieces.
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