Located on the third floor of the Anvil Centre on 777 Columbia St, New Westminster’s New Media Gallery is a hidden gem you must check out. Their current exhibition is titled “Master” running from September 14 to December 1

Brief Look into “Master”: 

The “Master” exhibition explores how art can represent and reinterpret cinema, also referenced as cinematic appropriation. This was influenced by Philospher Jacwues Derrida’s “hauntology” concept, which questions what is real and how our past will continue to affect us today. 

Six artists from five countries have taken inspiration from the films of a decorated Director. With this, they have created new works that showcase contemporary life and imagination while using themes of emotion, technology, and the human experience. Each piece is a unique perspective on how AI interacts with humans, memory, and the constant relations between time and space. 

The exhibition design exudes an authentic cinematic experience within a comforting atmosphere, featuring soundscapes that take visitors through memories and surreal moments. Celebrating a decade of New Media Gallery “Master” showcases the evolution of art over the past 24 years. It mixes new and old interpretations and remastered works. This exhibition highlights the creativity and innovation of artists connecting with film and new media. 

Artist Featured: 

J Tobias Anderson (Sweden) 

Scott Billings (Canada) 

Gregory Chatonsky (Canada/France) 

Lee Henderson (Canada) 

Les LeVeque (USA)

Daniele Puppi (Italy) 

The New Media Gallery is a public art gallery, so there is no entry fee. I recommend checking these pieces out because New Westminster is one of metro Vancouver’s gem cities, with a lot of culture and history behind it. As a bonus, it is close to many great food spots, especially along the pier, just across the street from Anvil Centre.