

Exhibition
23 Nov 2024 — 5 May 2025
Co-curated by Dana Claxton and Curtis Collins, the Curve! exhibition will shed light on a lesser-explored facet of Northwest Coast art—women’s contributions to the rich tradition of carving wood and argillite.
The exhibition will feature over 125 works of art that include poles, panels, masks, bowls, and other sculptures all intertwined with traditional knowledge. These works will be...
Co-curated by Dana Claxton and Curtis Collins, the Curve! exhibition will shed light on a lesser-explored facet of Northwest Coast art—women’s contributions to the rich tradition of carving wood and argillite.
The exhibition will feature over 125 works of art that include poles, panels, masks, bowls, and other sculptures all intertwined with traditional knowledge. These works will be on loan from public and private collections across Canada and the United States. The exhibition will focus on a selection of carvers active from the 1950s to present day, highlighting the pivotal role of women artists within the larger tradition of indigenous carving along the coast of British Columbia.
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Founded in 2016 through the donation of Michael Audain and Yoshiko Karasawa, the Museum celebrates the artistic heritage of British Columbia. The Permanent Collection highlights the region's cultural diversity, featuring hereditary Haida Chief James Hart’s 'The Dance Screen (The Scream Too),' a range of historical and contemporary Indigenous art, and works by Emily Carr.
The Museum also includes notable pieces from Vancouver’s photo-conceptualists. Special Exhibitions throughout the year showcase artists and collections of national and international significance, adding to the Museum's evolving narrative.