Exhibitions » October 2011

Oct 15 - Oct 30 Days of Sakha-Yakutia Culture in Toronto. Part II. Unique Reception on October 22nd, 12-3pm

As part of continuing celebration of Days of Sakha-Yakutia Culture, BBG will present:

• Improvisations by Claudia & Herman Khatylaevs, performing on more than 15 traditional Yakutian musical instruments
• A fashion show of celebratory Yakutian costumes designed by Avgustina Filippova
• Traditional Sakha delicacies created by celebrity chef Innokentiy Tarbakhov
• Ms. Filippova and Mr. Tarbakhov will be present at the reception to guide us along in our exploration of Sakha culture

In addition to the music, garb and food that will be presented, we continue our exploration of northern art by presenting a unique opportunity to contrast Northern Canadian visual art and sculpture with that of the works of Sakha artists. Among others, the Sakha masterpieces of Mikhail Starostin (etchings and oils), Chikachev (prints) and Evgenia Arbugaeva (photography) will continue to be on display. BBG contrasts these artworks with the work of 17 Inuit artists including Annie Pootoogook (etching and aquatint), Shuvinai Ashoona (etching and aquatint), Kavavaow Mannomee (lithograph) and Nuna Parr (sculpture). Attendees will have the opportunity to purchase originals and giclées from several artists. Mr. Starostin and Ms. Arbugaeva will be in attendance at the Reception to discuss their creations.

Time: 12 – 3 pm

Place: Bezpala Brown Gallery

Admission: $25.00 (includes music, Sakha culinary delicacies and alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages)

BBG is grateful to and wishes to highlight the sponsorship of Silver Bear Resources Inc., CERBA (Canada Eurasia Russia Business Association), and the Trade Commissioner of the Republic of Sakha-Yakutia of the Russian Federation in Canada as well as Yakutian media sponsor Zhurfix.

A preview of selected artwork was reviewed by R.M. Vaughan of the Globe and Mail and can be found at:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/arts/rm-vaughan/northern-russian-artists-make-tracks/article217791

BBG web-site:
http://www.bezpalabrown.com/exhibitions/view/September2011

Slate Art Guide listing:
http://www.slateartguide.com/listing.php?lid=2075806757728013563

Mikhail Starostin's Artist Page:
http://www.bezpalabrown.com/artists/view/starostin

Evgenia Arbugaeva's Artist Page:
http://www.bezpalabrown.com/artists/view/arbugaeva



OFFICIAL SPONSORS:

SILVER BEAR RESOURCES INC
(LEADING SPONSOR)

CERBA (CANADA EURASIA RUSSIA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION)


ORGANIZERS:

BEZPALA BROWN GALLERY
AND
THE TRADE COMMISSIONER OF THE REPUBLIC OF SAKHA-YAKUTIA
OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION IN CANADA