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12marAll Day09aprVytynanka: Ukrainian Papercut Art(All Day)(GMT-07:00)
Featuring works by Olena Martynets, Tanya Znak, Evgenia Bushueva and Oleksandra Berdnyk Curated by Iryna Mitnovych
Featuring works by Olena Martynets, Tanya Znak, Evgenia Bushueva and Oleksandra Berdnyk
Curated by Iryna Mitnovych
What is Vytynanka?
Vytynanka is a Ukrainian traditional art of paper cutting. In the 17th and 18th centuries, intricately cut fabric or paper, shaped with scissors or a knife, adorned walls, stoves, and furniture, defining home and aesthetics.
A traditional Vytynanka design depicts a storyline. Through it, one can read about what is happing in the village, who was born, where weddings took place, and what holidays were celebrated.
The Process
The process of creating Vytynanka is to fold it in half, sketch the drawing and let your knife or scissors cut the excess details while going the a flow and trust the process. You never know what you’ll get in the end – after all the cutting is done, you unfold the paper and see the final result.
Another special moment is when the Vytynanka is hanging, and it creates those mesmerizing shadows, that you want to look at for a long time. This is what the magic of Vytynanka is all about.
Our Vision
Expression and communication through our art is a tribute to tradition, a commitment to preserve the intricate heritage of Vytynanka. Our vision for this project is to blend creativity with cultural roots, creating works that not only captivate but also narrate the story of Ukraine. Through the delicate procession of Vytynanka, we aim to convey the history of the past and present. By showcasing our art in Canada, we hope to foster a unique dialogue between our countries.
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March 12 (Tuesday) – April 9 (Tuesday)(GMT-07:00)
Plaskett Gallery
29mar7:00 pm8:30 pmCocktail Magic!7:00 pm – 8:30 pm(GMT-07:00)
Enjoy an evening of fabulous magic & cocktails in vintage style, in this special edition of Vancouver’s long-running Parlour Magic
Enjoy an evening of fabulous magic & cocktails in vintage style, in this special edition of Vancouver’s long-running Parlour Magic Show. Join host Rob Teszka as he presents fan-favourite magicians and variety artists from across the show’s history. Impossible feats of magic, juggling, mentalism, circus, sideshow, and more –you never know what you’ll get in this surprising and entertaining show.
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(Friday) 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm(GMT-07:00)
Prices starting from $28.00 $1.40 GST
29mar8:00 pm9:30 pmDakhaBrakha8:00 pm – 9:30 pm(GMT-07:00)
Legendary Ethno-Chaos group from Kyiv After selling out their last three concerts in Vancouver, DakhaBrakha returns with their spectacular musical and
Legendary Ethno-Chaos group from Kyiv
After selling out their last three concerts in Vancouver, DakhaBrakha returns with their spectacular musical and visual performance to the superb Massey Theatre, bringing their powerful message of resistance and solidarity for Ukraine.
“With their otherworldly singing and self-described ethno-chaos sounds, this Ukrainian quartet mesmerized for a magical 90 minutes, while adding messages of peace and solidarity. A truly remarkable experience.” — Star Tribune
DakhaBrakha is a world-music quartet from Kyiv, Ukraine. Reflecting fundamental elements of sound and soul, Ukrainian “ethnic chaos” band DakhaBrakha creates a world of unexpected new music. The name DakhaBrakha means “give/take” in the old Ukrainian language.
DakhaBrakha was created in 2004 at the Kyiv Center of Contemporary Art “DAKH” by the avant-garde theatre director — Vladyslav Troitskyi. Theatre work has left its mark on the band performances — their shows have never been staged without the scenic effects.
After experimenting with Ukrainian folk music, the band has added rhythms of the surrounding world into their music, thus creating the bright, unique and unforgettable sound of DakhaBrakha. They strive to help open up the potential of Ukrainian melodies and to bring it to the hearts and consciousness of the younger generation in Ukraine and the rest of the world as well.
Accompanied by Indian, Arabic, African, and Ukrainian traditional instrumentation, the quartet’s astonishingly powerful and uncompromising vocal range creates a trans-national sound rooted in Ukrainian culture. At the crossroads of Ukrainian folklore and theatre, their musical spectrum is at first intimate then riotous, plumbing the depths of contemporary roots and rhythms, inspiring “cultural and artistic liberation”.
Dakhabrakha is currently on tour to raise funds and solidarity for Ukraine.
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(Friday) 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm(GMT-07:00)
Massey Theatre
Prices starting from $32 plus service charges
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