Art scene · British Columbia
Art in British Columbia: galleries, artists and art to buy
The British Columbia art scene at a glance, museums, galleries, festivals and artists, and everything you can do with L’Original: buy art, sell a piece, become an artist or fit out your spaces.
What are you looking for in British Columbia?
What shapes the art scene in British Columbia
Pacific art where Haida sculpture meets the conceptual photography of Vancouver.
Wood and glass architecture open to forest and sea, from UBC to Whistler.
Artists associated with British Columbia
- Bill ReidHaida sculptor who brought Northwest Coast art back into view.
- Jeff WallVancouver photographer, a leading figure of the city's photo-conceptual school.
- E. J. HughesPainter of coastal and Vancouver Island landscapes.
Landmarks in British Columbia
- The Spirit of Haida Gwaii (Bill Reid), aéroport de Vancouver
- Digital Orca (Douglas Coupland)
- Museum of Anthropology (Arthur Erickson)
The resale market in British Columbia
Actors & exhibitions in British Columbia
Museums
Festivals & recurring events
Ordering or buying art in British Columbia
For British Columbia (Canada), you buy online: original works are shipped across Canada, carefully packed. Our two galleries, at 163 rue Saint-Paul Ouest (Old Montréal) and 4455 rue Saint-Denis (Plateau), welcome you if you visit Montréal.
Can't find the right piece? Commission a custom work (size, palette, subject) from our artists, or a mural for a wall in your home or workplace in British Columbia.
Not sure of your style yet? With PickArt, you swipe 16 works and we match you with the artist and style made for you.
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Frequently asked questions about art in British Columbia
How do I buy an original artwork in British Columbia?
Order online: works are shipped across Canada, carefully packed, to British Columbia (Canada). Not sure of your style yet? With PickArt, you swipe 16 works and we match you with the artist and style made for you.
Which artists are associated with British Columbia?
Our guide lists 3 artists linked to British Columbia: Bill Reid, Jeff Wall and E. J. Hughes. They are figures of the local scene, not artists represented by L'Original. PickArt helps you find a similar sensibility in our catalogue.
Can I sell my art or a piece I own from British Columbia?
Yes. If you are an artist, you can apply: we represent artists from everywhere, and your work is sold in our Montréal galleries and online. If you own a piece, we evaluate it and resell it through our network, without auctions, an alternative to houses like Maynards.
Written by
Dorian Verdier
Founder of L'Original · HEC academic author on the democratization of art
Dorian Verdier founded the first gallery of its kind in North America and has spent ten years making original art accessible. His academic work at HEC focuses on the democratization of art, the same conviction that guides every collection on L'Original.
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