Equinox Gallery

Equinox Gallery is a contemporary art gallery at 3642 Commercial St in Vancouver. Its exhibitions bring together Canadian and international artists, with work by local artists such as Sonny Assu and photographs by Fred Herzog among the names to look out for. The spacious interior has white walls, exposed pipes and beams, and carefully lit displays. There is also a bookshop with art-related finds. The gallery is a good stop for a focused look at contemporary art, with cafes nearby if you want to make a longer outing of the neighbourhood.

Contemporary art in Vancouver

Equinox Gallery presents contemporary art by Canadian and international artists. Its programme includes both emerging and established artists, with Canadian artists represented over the long term. Names associated with the gallery include Sonny Assu, Gathie Falk, Kim Dorland, Angela Grossmann and Bobbie Burgers.

The exhibitions change, so the works on view depend on the current show. Check the gallery’s website before your visit if you have a particular artist in mind.

Photographs, paintings and the gallery space

Photographs are displayed in a bright, spacious setting, and Fred Herzog’s images are among the works to look for. His photographs capture earlier Vancouver in vivid colour. Other work at the gallery ranges from Sonny Assu’s art to Kim Dorland’s textured paintings and Gathie Falk’s transformations of everyday objects.

The gallery interior pairs clean white walls with exposed pipes and beams. An art-focused bookshop gives you another way to spend time with the gallery’s subject matter.