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Canadian Photographs Book Launch

October 29 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

The Polygon Gallery proudly presents the launch of Canadian Photographs, the latest book by renowned British-Canadian photographer Geoffrey James.

Published by Figure 1 Publishing, and designed by Naomi MacDougall, the 144-page volume offers a fresh look at Canada’s in-between spaces and forgotten places, resisting the sense of a cohesive national identity. James documents telling moments: a demolition derby in Quebec, an inmate’s decorated cell at Kingston Penitentiary, the Dickensian side door of Massey Hall in Toronto. Captured with an eye for pictorial depth and detail, James’ photographs do not shy from contradictions: the bifurcation of rural and urban, rapid growth and increasing inequality, and the slow journey toward truth and reconciliation. Largely taken from train windows in the vast terrain between the Pacific and Atlantic Coasts, this unofficial portrait of Canada brings into sharp relief the mercurial nature of the nation.

Canadian Photographs includes a conversation between the photographer and Peter Galassi, former Chief Curator of Photography at the Museum of Modern Art, New York.

On the occasion of the book launch, the Artist will engage in a conversation with acclaimed art historian and curator John O’Brian, followed by a book signing.

Doors Open: 6pm
Conversation and Q&A: 6:30 – 7:30pm
Reception and Book Signing: 7:30 – 8pm

Details

Date:
October 29
Time:
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Event Category:
Website:
https://thepolygon.ca/event/book-launch-canadian-photographs-by-geoffrey-james/

Organizer

The Polygon Gallery
Phone
6049861351
Email
info@thepolygon.ca
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Venue

The Polygon Gallery
101 Carrie Cates Court
North Vancouver, BC V7M3J4 Canada
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Phone
6049861351
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