Valerie Smaller

Observer and seeker. Always up for a new experience in a new location. Art lover. Curiosity never fails like mediocracy.

[Murray Nichol @Murray_Nichol]

Rodney Graham, Canadian Artist Whose Deadpan Flair Charmed Critics, Dies at 73 https://t.co/fzVV4Xn48T via @artnews

[Valerie Smaller @ValerieSmaller]

@CBCStephenQuinn @vancitysingh Enviable do, I’d flip it too

[Valerie Smaller @ValerieSmaller]

@CBCStephenQuinn Artsy weather

[Vancouver Biennale @Van_Biennale]

We were so thrilled to be invited to the official unveiling of the BLANKETING THE CITY V #mural, a wonderful collaboration amongst artists Debra Sparrow, Chief Janice George, Willard “Buddy” Joseph & Angela George.

@vanmuralfest

#publicart #community

[Canadian Museum for Human Rights @CMHR_News]

As we approach the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we are reflecting on the human rights violations which took place within residential schools for 150 years - which included death and even murder. This is irrefutable.

[Kenneth Chan @iamkennethchan]

Vancouver's newest public art sculpture: A giant kinetic weathervane installed on the Vancouver Convention Centre seawall, just north of Jack Poole Plaza.

This is a very cool addition that's turning heads as people walk by.

https://t.co/KtEtvs6SvA

[Valerie Smaller @ValerieSmaller]

Congratulations #AlanisObomsawin - you have shared so many incredible stories through your filmmaking. Wishing you a very Happy Birthday celebration. Thank you @Van_Biennale for shining a light on her films through your BIG IDEAS Education program.

[Vancouver Biennale @Van_Biennale]

Join Vancouver Biennale in celebrating the legendary Alanis Obomsawin - filmmaker, singer & storyteller of the Abenaki nation who turns 90 on August 31.
#Van_Biennale #AlanisObomsawin #indigenous #indigenousstories #filmmaker #indigenousstoryteller #documentary

[Murray Nichol @Murray_Nichol]

Canada moves toward adopting artist's resale rights law | ⁦@HadaniDitmars⁩ in ⁦@TheArtNewspaper⁩ https://t.co/oEU3k6FABv

[Valerie Smaller @ValerieSmaller]

@fvckrender Every dish you need to know

https://t.co/8AHjmN7QVm

[Valerie Smaller @ValerieSmaller]

@fvckrender Nope. Check it out https://t.co/4Lnf5vmQxE

[Murray Nichol @Murray_Nichol]

Stimulating dialogue at @anvilctr yesterday w/ Dr. Laura Marks (@SFU), Dr. Monika Stachura (@TRIUMFLab) & @kharecom (@humanbiography).

#STEAM principles clearly at work: many points of intersection b/w art & science.

Catch INDIVISIBLE at @NewMediaGallery before Aug. 14.

[Vancouver Biennale @Van_Biennale]

Work of the Week / Art Sales

MAQUETA CABEZAS by @JavierMEscultor
Painted cast bronze
19 in x 24 in x 18 in (H x W x D)
48.3 cm x 61 cm x 45.8 cm (H x W x D)
2010, ed. 1/4

https://t.co/XrvVS6iEWL

#TerrenoBaldioArte #RuizHealyArt @BarbaraPaciArte @ArtoftheWorldG

[Valerie Smaller @ValerieSmaller]

@fvckrender Very cool…welcome to August!

[Valerie Smaller @ValerieSmaller]

You will be greatly missed Sheryl! Vancouverites have six months left to tune in - let’s enjoy the wi down!

[North by Northwest @nxnwcbc]

It feels very odd to say this but here goes....after 22 years in this wonderful job and 40 years with CBC Radio and Television I am going to sign off at the end of December. I am going to miss this wonderful NXNW community. Let's have all the fun til then!! #cbcvancouver

[Valerie Smaller @ValerieSmaller]

@marshalederman @nxnwcbc Agreed. She has been a big part of the weekend morning routine.

[Valerie Smaller @ValerieSmaller]

@fvckrender @isettawestvan It would but where would they park the Cinquecento?

[Mark Teasdale ★ @MarksGonePublic]

Harmony Arts 🎭 Festival is on right now. 🎶

See SCHEDULE
July 29 -30

Going #WestVan to listen to some music & look at some art because my house is Wwwway too HOT 🥵.
https://t.co/HOZAgEK9Fg

[Cozomo de’ Medici @CozomoMedici]

12 steps to avoid getting your NFTs or ETH hacked:

[Dan Burgar @dburgar]

The crown prince of Dubai says he has a ‘metaverse strategy’ that will add 40,000 jobs and $4 billion to the economy in 5 years

https://t.co/QXd2onlgzH

[Valerie Smaller @ValerieSmaller]

@Murray_Nichol @dezeen Innovative - now if this design could translate into a space age bathroom by Koehler.