Now in its third South Granville location in the space of a few years, this popular stop on the city's one-time gallery row focuses its chin-scratching gaze on contemporary Canadian artists. You'll find lots of bold, often bright, paintings and installations on the walls here, and it's a great place to put your finger on the pulse of Canada's modern art scene.

There's usually an intriguing mix of styles and approaches on display, including large paintings, smaller-scale photography (Vancouver is renowned for its contemporary photoconceptualism) and even a plinth or two of ceramics or sculpted figures.


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