The Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art is downtown Vancouver's public
gallery named after the acclaimed Haida artist Bill Reid. It opened in May
2008, and is devoted to understanding and appreciating contemporary
Aboriginal art of the Northwest Coast of North America.
Bill Reid (1920-1998), Haida master goldsmith, carver, sculptor, writer, and spokesman was one of Canada's greatest artists, and one who has inspired a new generation of Northwest Coast artists. In 2004, when the Bank of Canada chose four of Reid¹s works to adorn the $20 banknote it was clear that the Haida artist had become a national icon.
This gallery showcases the permanent collection of exquisite works by Bill Reid as well as changing exhibitions of contemporary Aboriginal art of the Northwest Coast.
It has a dramatic Northwest Coast ambiance - visitors are surrounded by the stunning gold jewelry and spectacular sculptures of Bill Reid as well as a full-scale totem pole carved by James Hart of Haida Gwaii in tribute to Reid. The Gallery Gift Shop offers a selection of Northwest Coast works perfect for gifts and personal mementos.
'Breathtaking and emotionally beautiful. . .' Visitor Quote.
Watch this video from The Aboriginal Tourism Association of BC about Bill Reid!Bill Reid (1920-1998), Haida master goldsmith, carver, sculptor, writer, and spokesman was one of Canada's greatest artists, and one who has inspired a new generation of Northwest Coast artists. In 2004, when the Bank of Canada chose four of Reid¹s works to adorn the $20 banknote it was clear that the Haida artist had become a national icon.
This gallery showcases the permanent collection of exquisite works by Bill Reid as well as changing exhibitions of contemporary Aboriginal art of the Northwest Coast.
It has a dramatic Northwest Coast ambiance - visitors are surrounded by the stunning gold jewelry and spectacular sculptures of Bill Reid as well as a full-scale totem pole carved by James Hart of Haida Gwaii in tribute to Reid. The Gallery Gift Shop offers a selection of Northwest Coast works perfect for gifts and personal mementos.
'Breathtaking and emotionally beautiful. . .' Visitor Quote.
Feature of the week, June 20th to July 2nd 2012
Submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada
No comments:
Post a Comment