For those who enjoy contemporary art, and you’re in the UBC area, the Belkin gallery is a must visit. It’s free, it’s low key, and staff are friendly. Recently, I came here to view artwork during their exhibition on the history of Indian residential schools, and I really like how one could view different medium of artwork without any protective glass barriers at this gallery. It’s an art gallery on UBC campus that’s actually pretty cool!
Matthew T.
Place rating: 4 Bradenton, FL
There are so many cool things on the UBC campus, don’t forget to check this place out next time you are there. Even if you are not a fan of contemporary art, give it a try as this place has some things that are very approachable. Plus things that will give you the«What the F???» moment that sometimes this type of art should. The staff was very friendly and ready to answer questions from wandering tourists such as ourselves. The other very cool thing is they have a large archive of papers, letters and other materials of various arts. So makes for an interesting possibility for research for the future.
Jenn W.
Place rating: 4 Los Angeles, CA
It was well worth the trek out to UBC to see the current exhibition at the Belkin Art Gallery(Action-Camera: Beijing Performance Photography, until April 19th, 2009). It can be hard to navigate the galleries of Vancouver as the listings in the weekly papers hardly ever have enough details to grab ones interest. I will keep my eye on the Belkin Gallery after this. The space itself is a bit small(three rooms attached by a narrow hallway) with the requisite high ceilings. Exhibitions are free & there is pay parking near by.