The Polygon Gallery presents Velvet Terrorism: Pussy Riot’s Russia, a survey exhibition of the feminist performance art collective. Drawing from more than a decade of activism, the show features documentation of Pussy Riot’s actions as assembled by member Maria Alyokhina. Videos, photographs, testimonies, song lyrics, and reflections offer a rich account of Pussy Riot’s provocative, non-violent actions — as well as the reactions of the Russian authorities. Formed in Moscow in 2011, the group has become an iconic symbol… more
The Polygon Gallery
- 101 Carrie Cates Court
- North Vancouver, BC V7M3J4
- Phone: 604.986.1351
In the fall of 2017, the acclaimed Presentation House Gallery in North Vancouver will open a stunning new facility in heart of the revitalized Lower Lonsdale area, to be named The Polygon Gallery. The Gallery will continue to exhibit and disseminate photography and media art, from acclaimed Vancouver photographers Fred Hertzog and Stan Douglas to world-renowned artists Ansel Adams and Andy Warhol.
We welcome tour groups! Here's a few quick facts:
- 5 times more space for exhibitions and education!
- minutes from downtown Vancouver with commercial bus passenger zone onsite
- clean, modern event spaces for incentive groups and meetings
- an onsite cafe and patio, with catering services
- adjacent to a new public plaza and Spirit Trail long the revitalized Lower Lonsdale waterfont
Recurring monthly on the 1st weekend day
Kids First is an opportunity for families of all kinds to create an in-house art project, based on the exhibitions being shown in the Gallery on the first Saturday and Sunday of each month. The projects are geared towards children ranging in age from 5 to 12 years old, though there is no age requirement to participate. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Register here: https://thepolygon.ca/event/kids-first/ Participation in Kids First is by donation. Suggested amount $10. You can donate online prior to your… more
