Comments on: Vancouver Art Gallery Relocation

By: Tom

Tom — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 12:03:34 +0000

What people need to understand is that the VAG building itself is falling apart. There are serious problems to the HVAC systems, when it rains there are leaks all over the building. Also the elevators are old and insufficient. The list goes on and on…this is not the 1900′s anymore and the city needs a new building.

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On the via ferrata | ChrisThompson.ca — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 07:35:07 +0000

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By: T-bot

T-bot — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 05:29:53 +0000

Perhaps the solution is found in an old trick from the past. Make the lawyers and judges move! The Arthur Erickson designed Law Courts building is practically attached to the VAG. It is a central location and an architectural landmark designed by one of BC’s most famed architects. Wouldn’t the glass atrium look much more stunning holding statuary instead of crusty old lawyers and judges? That’s 1.3 million square feet of space. As for the law folks? Well, just move them to the top levels of Sears. That’s empty. And no one will miss ‘em.

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By: Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 01:19:57 +0000

Listen to Rory! I am hearing everyday the very small, but very loud minority of Vancouverites who staunchly oppose the move. Don’t worry folks – the building’s not going anywhere! It will be something cultural and the stairs will always be full of pot-smoking protestors.
The new gallery has the potential to change this city! Work in the gallery for one day and you will discover hundreds of tourists leaving in a huff at not only its high admission price, but the lack of, well you know, art. The most important thing. Imagine a purpose-driven building. Reflecting the West Coast with permanent collections of Emily Carr and other BC artists. It will be a new centre artistic centre for Vancouver. Why is everyone so worried about the change? This city was built on change. Deal with it, get over it and start being positive about seeing MORE ART!

By: Jessica

Jessica — Sat, 29 May 2010 03:52:22 +0000

In talking about the architecture or design aspect of the VAG…I disagree with the proposed location of having VAG in False Creek. Having the Art Gallery in False Creek will limit the architecture of the building being designed. If you look at the areas around it… residential buildings, GM Places, BC Place, skytrain, seawall…etc. a powerfully, strong, design of the VAG will look odd in that surrounding. We need some more unique architecture and if the VAG was built in the False Creek area the architecture will overpower its surroundings and take away what False Creek really means to Vancouver. Having the VAG by the QE will definately create a vibe of its own and the surrounding artistic district… not where False Creek should be found.

By: Colin

Colin — Mon, 24 May 2010 03:58:57 +0000

I have to agree with Jeff MacLeod. I think the Museum of Vancouver should have it’s own seperate building. I think in it’s current location at the H. R. MacMillan Space Centre, it is often overlooked by,well, space. Almost hidden. I didn’t even know Vancouver had a city museum up until two years ago when I was at the Space Centre for a function. With the old courthouse, it has that classic “museum” look to it and it is in the centre of the downtown core, a perfect location. I may still be in highschool, but I think my generation needs to start caring about our city’s past because it is often neglected, and even sometimes forgotten.

By: Rory Gylander

Rory Gylander — Fri, 21 May 2010 20:03:32 +0000

Since I am constantly hearing the same tired argument over and over, it needs to be stressed that should the Vancouver Art Gallery relocate they will not be taking the land it sits on. People will still be able to smoke pot on the steps and pooh in the corners as they do now, no matter who the tenant is.

By: Jeff MacLeod

Jeff MacLeod — Fri, 21 May 2010 15:20:09 +0000

As the old courthouse will still be around because it’s a heritage building I hope that something good will move into it. I’m actually hoping the the Vancouver Museum moves in.