Art scene · Vancouver
Art in Vancouver: galleries, artists and art to buy
The Vancouver 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 Vancouver?
What shapes the art scene in Vancouver
Vancouver pairs Pacific coastal light and forests with a conceptual art scene of global renown.
'Vancouverism' marries slender glass towers, lively podiums and views of sea and mountains.
Artists associated with Vancouver
- Jeff WallVancouver-born pioneer of large-scale 'cinematographic' lightbox photography.
- Vikky AlexanderVancouver-associated artist working in photography and installation on desire and artifice.
- Ben ReevesVancouver-area painter between West Coast figuration and abstraction.
Architects who shaped Vancouver
- Arthur EricksonWest Coast modernist, architect of UBC's Museum of Anthropology.
- Francis RattenburyLeading British Columbia architect at the turn of the 20th century.
Landmarks in Vancouver
- Museum of Anthropology at UBC
- Vancouver City Hall
- Sun Tower
The resale market in Vancouver
Vancouver is a stronghold for resale of Canadian and historic West Coast art.
Actors & exhibitions in Vancouver
Galleries & artist-run centres
Festivals & recurring events
Art news in Vancouver
Future Geographies at the Vancouver Art Gallery
The Vancouver Art Gallery presents Future Geographies: Art in the Century of Climate Change, with more than 30 artists, from May 14, 2026 to January 10, 2027.
Source: Artdaily
Checked against the sources on October 29, 2026.
Ordering or buying art in Vancouver
For Vancouver (Colombie-Britannique, 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 Vancouver.
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 Vancouver
How do I buy an original artwork in Vancouver?
Order online: works are shipped across Canada, carefully packed, to Vancouver (Colombie-Britannique, 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 Vancouver?
Our guide lists 3 artists linked to Vancouver: Jeff Wall, Vikky Alexander and Ben Reeves. 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 Vancouver?
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 Heffel.
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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