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In October, the Vancouver Art Gallery is opening three exhibitions, all related to Victor Vasarely, considered the originator of the international art movement Op Art.
Vasarely’s paintings and prints use colour and form to create optical movement that can appear to “pulse, shimmer and vibrate,” as the gallery says.
The other exhibitions are Op Art in Vancouver, which looks at how local artists created a West Coast version, and Uncommon Language, which explores similar themes in local, national and international art works.
Elsewhere in Metro Vancouver, there are some exhibitions opening at public art galleries, but it’s nothing like a pre-pandemic season. Several galleries remain closed and others are holding over exhibitions from the summer into the fall.
Because of COVID-19, galleries that charge admission have started selling timed tickets that you have to buy in advance online. Some free public galleries are often operating at reduced hours and days, so check to make sure they’re open before your visit.
