Month: October 2010

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Mark Boulos at The Belkin

All That is Solid Melts into Air, Mark Boulos. 2008

Just a reminder that there is an opening reception for the Mark Boulos exhibit at the Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery tomorrow, from 8:00-10:00 p.m. Boulos is a documentary film artist that has worked throughout Europe, and this is his first solo gallery installation in North America. His work often explores the relationship between religion, politics, revolution, and competing ideologies. This exhibition features three works: No Permanent Address (2010),  All That is Solid Melts Into Air (2008) and The Word Was God (2007). Boulos will also be giving an artist talk this weekend at the gallery. Visit the Belkin website for information on Boulos, and upcoming events pertaining to the exhibit.

Opening Reception: Thursday October 7, 2010 – 8:00-10:00 pm

Artist Talk: Saturday October 9, 2010 – 1:00-3:00 p.m

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Art Films 101

Hiroshi Sugimoto, Cinerama Dome, Hollywood, 1993

The Art History Students’ Association Hosts two film nights in October. The first film night is this Thursday, and we hope you can attend!

Thursday October 7, 2010 – 5:00 p.m., Lassere 105

13 Most Beautiful…Songs for Andy Warhol’s Screen Tests features 13 of Warhol’s classic silent film portraits. Shot between 1964 and 1966 at Warhol’s Factory studio in New York City, the Screen Tests are presented alongside uniquely composed tracks performed by Dean Wareham and Britta Phillips.

Thursday October 21, 2010 – 5:00 p.m, Lassere 105

Directed by Julian Schnabel, Basquiat, recounts the rise of American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat from humble beginnings to his highly notorious career. Protégé of Andy Warhol, the film depicts the young artist’s rise and tumultuous presence in the New York art world.

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Blanket Contemporary Art Inc.

I’ve been hearing great things about Blanket’s new gallery space and current exhibtion. Located atop of the second floor of nightclub Five Sixty, Blanket Contemporary Art Inc. is also going to sharing the space with The Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery, Museum of Anthropology, and Presentation House. Currently, Blanket is showing a group exhibition with artists Neil Campbell, Jeremy Hof, Robert Kleyn, Sylvain Sailly and Mark Soo. The exhibit is on now until October 16, 2010. This is a great opportunity to finally get a glimpse at Vancouver’s newest art space. Other upcoming shows at this location include works by Glenn Lewis later this month with Presentation House. Click here to read an article from Beyond Robson on Blanket’s new location.

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Belkin 101

As a student at UBC, you likely get at least half a dozen emails from various departments everyday. So many, that perhaps the important ones get missed? Incase you missed this one, The Belkin is putting on a roundtable reading group every Thursday from 12:30-1:30, pertaining to the upcoming Mark Boulous Exhibit (October 8 – December 5, Reception this Thursday). Students are welcome to come and discuss readings, with free snacks and coffee provided. The reading list focuses on film and art, including works from Crary, Marx, Freud and other important scholars. While many students are often overloaded with readings, many of these titles seem very intriguing (perhaps more intriguing than those assigned for classes..?), and useful readings in the realm of art theory. The schedule…

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