Find here access to a completely re-designed version of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad Evaluation Summary, including a more accessible and visually attractive overview of key statistics and related qualitative[…]
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The Cultural Narrative of Sochi 2014
The Russian International Olympic University (RIOU) Herald has published a new article by Beatriz Garcia. Find the full reference, brief summary and link to the English version below. A Russian version[…]
Circassian culture presentation vs ethnic cleansing
One of the earliest controversies surrounding the preparations towards the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games was concern over the fact that construction of the Olympic Park would take place over[…]
A moment of peace… Innovation in a century-long tradition
Prima ballerina Diana Vishneva leads a flock of feathery dancers at the rhythm of Swan Lake during Sochi 2014 Opening Ceremony (Image: Global Post) Contrary to what has been suggested[…]
The Sochi 2014 Olympic Opening Ceremony
What can you expect tonight for the Sochi Olympic Opening Ceremony? Today’s press conference with its Artistic Director Konstantin Ernst revealed that there will be innovation around the athletes’ parade[…]
Vectorial Elevation
‘Vectorial Elevation’ is an interactive art installation, by Mexican-Canadian artist Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, which features 20 10-kilowatt robotic searchlights along the shoreline. The beams illuminate over a one-kilometre patch of sky and are visible from more than 15 kilometres away.
Whistler Arts
Taking advantage of the influx of Olympic visitors, the Whistler Arts Council promotes the endives of local artists throughout the Village as part of its Arts Walk, which links 43 host galleries together hosted by a variety of spaces from coffee shops to hotel lobbies. However, it’s not only these locations that promote artistic interest. The centre of the village offers as well plenty of opportunities to explore or observe artwork.
Roundhouse, Vancouver’s community centre, suffers funding cuts due to the Olympics
Roundhouse, Vancouver’s community centre is a historical monument, its 374 steam engine being the one that pulled the first transcontinental train into Vancouver. Ten of the Roundhouse staff had to be laid off a week before the Olympics started due to money diverted to finance the Games.
We Rock, an art exhibit by Ken Wesman
Artist Ken Wesman, who has been drawing inspiration from the Olympics since the 1988 Games of Calgary, is raising money for the YWCA in Vancouver, a non-profit organisation working mainly with children and women who have suffered from domestic abuse, by auctioning his Olympic themed paintings.
Vancouver Art Gallery showcases British Columbia and its renowned artists
The Vancouver Art Gallery, located in Robson Square, which includes the British Columbia Canada Pavilion at its 4th floor, is marking the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games with a dynamic exhibition of British Columbia’s renowned artists.