Best The Polygon Gallery Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 20 - Response: Soft Action, featuring Caleb Ellison-Dysart and Jacqueline Morrisseau-Addison in conversation with Jules Arita Koostachin 54:59

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In this episode: a conversation between Response artists Caleb Ellison-Dysart and Jacqueline Morrisseau-Addison with filmmaker Jules Arita Koostachin that was inspired by the artists’ participation in Response: Soft Action. Find out more about this episode here: https://thepolygon.ca/news/the-polygon-podcast-episode-20-featuring-featuring-caleb-ell…

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Episode 19 featuring Zanele Muholi 1:06:43

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In this episode, Durban-based visual activist Zanele Muholi is in conversation with photography curator John Fleetwood and independent curator and writer Missla Libsekal. Discover more about the episode here: https://bit.ly/3sPJc1K Photo Workshop in Newtown, Johannesburg, and in 2009 completed an MFA: Documentary Media at Ryerson University, Toront…

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Episode 18 featuring Dana Claxton, Skeena Reece, and Nadia Chaney 1:04:59

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In this episode, the Gallery’s curator Justin Ramsey is in conversation with artists Dana Claxton and Skeena Reece about Interior Infinite, with a performance by poet Nadia Chaney. Interior Infinite is on now until September 5. Find out more about this episode here: https://bit.ly/3jPapO7 Dana Claxton is a critically acclaimed international exhibit…

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Episode 17.1 A described tour of Meydan 27:35

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A bonus episode to accompany Episode 17. In this episode, artist Derya Akay and educator Stephanie Bokenfohr lead a described tour of Meydan. Derya Akay is a Vancouver artist working in sculpture, photography, installation and performance whose installation, Meydan, is on view at The Polygon until August 1. Stephanie Bokenfohr is an arts educator a…

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Episode 17 featuring Derya Akay and Stephanie Bokenfohr 24:49

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In this episode, artist Derya Akay is in conversation with educator Stephanie Bokenfohr about Akay’s exhibition Meydan. Derya Akay is a Vancouver artist working in sculpture, photography, installation and performance whose installation, Meydan, is on view at The Polygon until August 1. Stephanie Bokenfohr is an arts educator and independent produce…

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Episode 16 featuring Esteban Pérez and Aaron Nelson-Moody / Tawx’sin Yexwulla 50:56

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In this episode: a conversation between artists Esteban Pérez and Aaron Nelson-Moody that was inspired by Pérez’s participation in Response: Our Land Narrative. Find out more about this episode here: https://bit.ly/3vNcoGl Esteban Pérez (b. 1992, Quito, Ecuador) has been part of exhibitions such as: ‘Triplete’ (No lugar, 2018), ‘dissipare’ (Khora, …

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Episode 15 featuring Susan Bright and Denise Wolff 45:26

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In this episode, The Polygon’s Director Reid Shier is in conversation with Feast for the Eyes curators Susan Bright and Denise Wolff. Feast for the Eyes is on now at The Polygon until May 30. Dr. Susan Bright is a curator and writer based in London. In 2007 she co-curated How We Are at Tate Britain. In the same year she curated Face of Fashion at t…

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Episode 14 featuring Marisa Kriangwiwat Holmes and Maya Beaudry 58:13

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In this episode, The Polygon's Assistant Curator Justin Ramsey is in conversation with artists Marisa Kriangwiwat Holmes and Maya Beaudry about their exhibition Everything Leaks. Marisa Kriangwiwat Holmes (b.1991, Hong Kong) is a multidisciplinary artist working primarily in photography, but whose mediums also encompass sculpture and music. Recent …

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Episode 13 featuring Davide Quadrio and Xin Wang 52:32

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In this episode, Third Realm curator Davide Quadrio is in conversation with writer and art historian Xin Wang about the challenges of presenting contemporary Asian art as well as the Buddhist themes in our current exhibition Third Realm. Find out more about this episode here: https://thepolygon.ca/news/the-polygon-podcast-episode-13-featuring-david…

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Episode 12 featuring Davide Quadrio and Farah Wardani 37:14

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In this episode, curator Davide Quadrio is in conversation with curator and writer Farah Wardani about contemporary art in Asia and The Polygon's current exhibition Third Realm. Find out more about this episode here: https://thepolygon.ca/news/the-polygon-podcast-episode-12-featuring-davide-quadrio-and-farah-wardani/…

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Episode 11 featuring The Archivists 1:13:14

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In this episode: a conversation between two professional archivists that was inspired by the launch of our new chapbook, co-published with Information Office, about the early history of the local Chilean community. Find out more about this episode here: https://thepolygon.ca/news/the-polygon-podcast-episode-10-featuring-the-archivists/ View Paralle…

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Episode 10 featuring Little Chamber Music 46:05

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In this episode, The Gallery’s Assistant Curator Justin Ramsey is in conversation with Little Chamber Music artistic director Mark Haney, and composer Rita Ueda about the upcoming musical program Human Shadow Etched in Stone. Find out more about this episode here: https://thepolygon.ca/news/the-polygon-podcast-episode-10-featuring-little-chamber-mu…

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Episode 9 featuring Mark Ruwedel and John O'Brian 42:54

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In this episode, a conversation between photographer Mark Ruwedel and art historian John O'Brian. Find out more about this episode here: https://thepolygon.ca/news/the-polygon-podcast-episode-9-featuring-mark-ruwedel-and-john-obrian/

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Episode 8 featuring Claudia Beck and Andrew Gruft 54:01

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In this episode, The Gallery's Chief Curator Helga Pakasaar is in conversation with art patrons Claudia Beck and Andrew Gruft. Find out more about this episode: https://thepolygon.ca/news/the-polygon-podcast-episode-8-featuring-claudia-beck-and-andrew-gruft

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Episode 7 featuring Cease and Senaqwila Wyss 43:16

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On this episode, a conversation between two ethnobotanists: Cease Wyss and her daughter Senaqwila Wyss. Find out more about this episode: https://thepolygon.ca/news/the-polygon-podcast-episode-7-featuring-cease-and-senaqwila-wyss/

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Episode 6 featuring Faith Moosang on C.D. Hoy 55:03

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On this episode, The Polygon Gallery’s manager Diane Evans and curator Faith Moosang are in conversation about the life and work of photographer C.D. Hoy. The gallery mounted the exhibition First Son: Portraits by C.D. Hoy in 1999. Find out more about this episode: https://thepolygon.ca/news/the-polygon-podcast-episode-6-featuring-faith-moosang-on-…

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Episode 5: Patkau Architects 44:41

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This week’s podcast features The Polygon’s Director Reid Shier in conversation with architects Patricia and John Patkau. Patkau Architects, founded in 1978 by this wife-husband team, recently won their nineteenth Governor General’s Medal in architecture for the design of The Polygon Gallery. Patricia and John have won numerous other awards, and are…

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Episode 4: Global Warning 34:02

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On the latest episode of The Polygon Podcast, Justin Ramsey, the Gallery’s Assistant Curator, is in conversation with Dorothy Dong, Tiffany Pai, Sally Sapinski, and Asalah Youssef—all Chester Fields 2020: Global Warning finalists from Fort Langley Fine Arts School. Find out more about this episode here: https://thepolygon.ca/news/the-polygon-podcas…

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Episode 3: Marsha Lederman 30:00

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On the third episode of The Polygon Podcast, The Globe and Mail’s Western Arts Correspondent, Marsha Lederman, talks with the Gallery’s marketing manager, Michael Mann. Find out more about Marsha and this episode here: https://thepolygon.ca/news/the-polygon-podcast-episode-3-featuring-marsha-lederman/ Episode Art: Moyra Davey, Newsstand No. 3, 1994…

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Episode 2: Dave Gunawan 42:46

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On the second episode of The Polygon Podcast, The Gallery’s Director Reid Shier is in conversation with chef Dave Gunawan of Ubuntu Canteen. Learn more about this episode here: https://thepolygon.ca/news/the-polygon-podcast-episode-2-featuring-dave-gunawan/

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Episode 1: Jonah Samson 51:26

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On the first episode of The Polygon Podcast, Audain Chief Curator Helga Pakasaar is in conversation with artist Jonah Samson. Learn more about this episode here: https://thepolygon.ca/news/the-polygon-podcast-episode-1-featuring-jonah-samson/