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Untold Stories: History of Immigrants in Vancouver

Thursday, October 18, 2012 to Sunday, January 6, 2013

This exhibition brings to life -- through interviews and portraits, and personal stories of immigration -- the role that Immigrant Service Society of BC (ISSofBC) has played in the last 40 years supporting newcomers to Vancouver as they build new lives in Canada. The exhibit is a partnership project with ISSofBC

Exhibit-related programming includes: a no-fee, moderated public dialogue; teaching resources for ELSA and Vancouver School Board students; and a “Share Your Story” section on the ISSofBC website where immigrants can share their stories.

In the MOV Studio.

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Video (Posted: 02/11/11)

Bhangra.me: Interview with Curator Viviane Gosselin

What is Bhangra? MOV Curator of Contemporary Issues, Viviane Gosselin shares her unique perspective on this dynamic art form and its place in Vancouver. Bhangra.me: Vancouver's Bhangra Story runs at Museum of Vancouver from May 5 - January 1st, 2012, and is co-produced with Vancouver International Bhangra Celebration Society.
Video (Posted: 27/10/11)

Bhangra's Unique History in Vancouver

It's not just about the light bulb move. Vancouver's Bhangra story started way back in the 60s, and has grown into an international phenomenon. Bhangra.me: Vancouver's Bhangra Story is on Museum of Vancouver from May 5 - January 1st, 2011, and is co-produced with Vancouver International Bhangra Celebration Society.
Video (Posted: 02/08/12)

Burberry Buttons by Tobias Wong

Tobias re-appropriated the plaid pattern associated with the high-end fashion house, Burberry, to create an everyday object that anyone could have. They were widely distributed in NYC. Just a year after Tobias 'stole' the pattern, Burberry copied the so-called knock-offs and they appeared on coats in Burberry ads.
Video (Posted: 04/08/11)

Bhangra.me Interview with VIBC Director

Bhangra is a form of dance and music that originates in South Asia, but has grown and expanded across the world. Hear what Mo Dhaliwal, director with Vancouver International Bhangra Celebration Society, has to say about Bhangra in Vancouver. Bhangra.me: Vancouver's Bhangra Story is on at Museum of Vancouver from May 5 - October 23, 2011, and is co-produced with Vancouver International Bhangra Celebration Society.
Video (Posted: 02/08/12)

The Ballistic Rose by Tobias Wong

Created of army ballistic material, the Ballistic Rose comments on post 9/11 fragility and paranoia. It is at once a symbol of something delicate and fragile, but created of army-grade indestructible materials. Worn above the heart, it becomes a protector.
Video (Posted: 04/08/11)

Labour of Love: Bhangra + Worker's Rights

Not just a type of dance or music, Bhangra has been used as a tool for social movements and organization. Find out how Bhangra was used to organize farm workers in the 70s and 80s in Metro Vancouver. Bhangra.me: Vancouver's Bhangra Story is on at Museum of Vancouver from May 5 - January 1st, 2011, and is co-produced with Vancouver International Bhangra Celebration Society. Video filmed, edited and produced by Naveen Girn.
Video (Posted: 30/01/11)

Sweaterlodge on the Express

Johanna of the Express speaks to Stephanie Robb, co-curator of SweaterLodge Unlatched
Video (Posted: 04/08/11)

Dance Like a Man: Gender and Bhangra

Dancing like a man? Gender bending? Hear what Vancouver-based dancers have to say about women performing a dance traditionally performed by men many, many years ago. Bhangra.me: Vancouver's Bhangra Story is on at Museum of Vancouver from May 5 - January 1st, 2012, and is co-produced with Vancouver International Bhangra Celebration Society. Video filmed, edited and produced by Naveen Girn.
Video (Posted: 16/04/12)

Green Couch Sessions w/ Adaline in the Neon/Ugly gallery

Artist: Adaline with Adrian Glynn, Song: The Noise [Text from Green Couch Sessions] Since Adaline's album dropped earlier this year we have had "The Noise" on repeat. We sing it to each other and dance around to it's edgy lyrics and haunting tone. The natural hummm of the Neon Exhibit at The Museum of Vancouver made for a perfect audio and visual backdrop for this super charged session. Not only did we rock out in the Neon room but we got to explore the vintage clothing exhibit happening in the gallery next door. It was one of the best Monday mornings the Green Couch has ever had.
Video (Posted: 15/07/11)

Amanda Gibbs at Interesting Vancouver

Amanda talks about the future of museums and their role in the community.
Video (Posted: 15/02/10)

Animal Whisperer at the Museum of Vancouver

The Animal Whisperer visits the Ravishing Beasts exhibit.
Video (Posted: 15/11/11)

Neon Vancouver | Ugly Vancouver interview with Novus TV

Maike Evers from Novus TV's City Lights program talks with the MOV about the Neon Vancouver | Ugly Vancouver exhibition.
Video (Posted: 08/02/13)

Videographer Gwen Haworth talks about creating the Sex Talk videos

Videographer Gwen Haworth speaks about her involvement in the making of Sex Talk in the City and the use of vintage sex education footage.
Video (Posted: 10/01/11)

Home Grown Mini Documentary

Home Grown was a photographic exploration of local food production and sustainable farming in Vancouver and the surrounding region, presented by MOV and FarmFolkCityFolk. As part of Fire and Light Media Group's "Meet your farmer" short documentary series, they spoke with Brian and toured the exhibit on it's last open day.
Video (Posted: 31/01/13)

Object(ing) Opening Night by Gordon Wong

A stunning video of the opening night of Object(ing): The art/design of Tobias Wong created by his brother, Gordon Wong.
Video (Posted: 27/10/11)

Vancouver's Bhangra: A Transnational Sound

How is Vancouver Bhangra different from the UK or India? Local DJs and musicians share their take on global Bhangra music. Includes interviews with DJ Sanj and En Karma musician Nick Chowlia. Bhangra.me: Vancouver's Bhangra Story is on at Museum of Vancouver from May 5 - October 23, 2011, and is co-produced with Vancouver International Bhangra Celebration Society. Video filmed, edited and produced by Naveen Girn.
Video (Posted: 16/11/12)

MOV Retail Collection on Go! Vancouver

Host Johanna Ward visits the Museum of Vancouver to talk with the MOV's Director of Development and Marketing about our new retail collection and one of our retail partners, Harvey Burritt of 2nd Century Rugs.
Video (Posted: 04/08/11)

Bhangra.me Interview with Amanda Gibbs

Hear why the Museum of Vancouver partnered with Vancouver International Bhangra Celebration Society on the groundbreaking Bhangra.me Exhibition. An interview with Director Audience Engagement, Amanda Gibbs. Bhangra.me: Vancouver's Bhangra Story runs at Museum of Vancouver from May 5 - October 23, 2011, and is co-produced with Vancouver International Bhangra Celebration Society.
Video (Posted: 02/08/12)

Gold Pills and Silver Pills by Tobias Wong

What's better than owning gold? Being gold! Tobias eagerly pointed out that if you eat gold flake, you shit gold. At the height of consumption, expensive gold becomes scatology in the guise of luxury.
Video (Posted: 04/08/11)

Bhangra.me Interview with Guest Curator Naveen Girn

What is Bhangra? Co-Curator and Cultural Researcher Naveen Girn shares his insight into why Bhangra holds an important place in Vancouver's history. Bhangra.me: Vancouver's Bhangra Story is on at Museum of Vancouver from May 5 - October 23, 2011, and is co-produced with Vancouver International Bhangra Celebration Society.
Video (Posted: 30/07/12)

The Province talks about Reading the Riot Boards

Dana Gee from the province speaks with Curator of Programming, Hanna Cho, about Reading the Riot Boards and where Vancouver stands one year after the 2011 Stanely Cup hockey riots.
Video (Posted: 04/08/11)

Bhangra: The Sound + The Artist

Sarangi player Billa Thakar talks about Bhangra and the role of instruments and sound. A beautiful example of Indian stringed instrument, the sarangi. Bhangra.me: Vancouver's Bhangra Story is on at Museum of Vancouver from May 5 - October 23, 2011, and is co-produced with Vancouver International Bhangra Celebration Society. Video filmed, edited and produced by Naveen Girn.
Video (Posted: 09/05/12)

Art Deco Chic on Ahorn TV (starts at 12:38)

Ahorn TV covers the Art Deco Chic opening night and talks to the curators Claus Jahnke and Ivan Sayers, MOV CEO Nancy Noble, and many of the fabulously dressed guests.
Video (Posted: 30/10/09)

Ravishing Beasts: The Gentle Art of Museum Conservation

Ravishing Beasts ran at the MOV from October 22, 2009 - February 28, 2010. It was one of the museum's most popular exhibitions.
Video (Posted: 15/06/09)

Hipster Vancouver at the Museum of Vancouver

Hipster Vancouver visits the Velo-City exhibit
Video (Posted: 02/02/12)

Interview with Art Deco Chic curators Ivan Sayers & Claus Jahnke

Join us while Art Deco Chic curators Ivan Sayers and Claus Jahnke talk fashion of the 1920s and 1930s in the art deco style. The exhibition will be at the Museum of Vancouver from March 8 - September 23, 2012.
Video (Posted: 15/11/11)

Neon Vancouver | Ugly Vancouver on Studio 4 with Fanny Keifer

Director, Exhibitions & Collections Museum of Vancouver, Joan Seidl, speaks with Studio 4 with Host Fanny Kiefer about Neon Vancouver | Ugly Vancouver. The Museum of Vancouver presents a fascinating look at the rapid growth of neon signs throughout the 50s, 60s and 70s, and the visual purity crusade that virtually banished them from Vancouver streets.
Video (Posted: 02/11/11)
Bhangra.me: Interview with Curator Viviane Gosselin
Video (Posted: 24/09/12)
Object(ing) on Go! Vancouver
Video (Posted: 27/10/11)
Bhangra's Unique History in Vancouver
Video (Posted: 02/08/12)
Burberry Buttons by Tobias Wong
Video (Posted: 04/08/11)
Bhangra.me Interview with VIBC Director
Video (Posted: 02/08/12)
The Ballistic Rose by Tobias Wong
Video (Posted: 04/08/11)
Labour of Love: Bhangra + Worker's Rights
Video (Posted: 30/01/11)
Sweaterlodge on the Express
Video (Posted: 04/08/11)
Dance Like a Man: Gender and Bhangra
Video (Posted: 16/04/12)
Green Couch Sessions w/ Adaline in the Neon/Ugly gallery
Video (Posted: 15/07/11)
Amanda Gibbs at Interesting Vancouver
Video (Posted: 22/03/12)
Art Deco Chic on The Express
Video (Posted: 15/02/10)
Animal Whisperer at the Museum of Vancouver
Video (Posted: 28/02/13)
Sex Talk in the City on Go! Vancouver
Video (Posted: 15/11/11)
Neon Vancouver | Ugly Vancouver interview with Novus TV
Video (Posted: 08/02/13)
Videographer Gwen Haworth talks about creating the Sex Talk videos
Video (Posted: 10/01/11)
Home Grown Mini Documentary
Video (Posted: 31/01/13)
Object(ing) Opening Night by Gordon Wong
Video (Posted: 27/10/11)
Vancouver's Bhangra: A Transnational Sound
Video (Posted: 16/11/12)
MOV Retail Collection on Go! Vancouver
Video (Posted: 04/08/11)
Bhangra.me Interview with Amanda Gibbs
Video (Posted: 02/08/12)
Gold Pills and Silver Pills by Tobias Wong
Video (Posted: 04/08/11)
Bhangra.me Interview with Guest Curator Naveen Girn
Video (Posted: 30/07/12)
The Province talks about Reading the Riot Boards
Video (Posted: 04/08/11)
Bhangra: The Sound + The Artist
Video (Posted: 09/05/12)
Art Deco Chic on Ahorn TV (starts at 12:38)
Video (Posted: 30/10/09)
Ravishing Beasts: The Gentle Art of Museum Conservation
Video (Posted: 21/11/11)
Neon Vancouver | Ugly Vancouver on the Express
Video (Posted: 15/06/09)
Hipster Vancouver at the Museum of Vancouver
Video (Posted: 17/05/13)
The Visible City Mobile App & Virtual Exhibition
Video (Posted: 02/02/12)
Interview with Art Deco Chic curators Ivan Sayers & Claus Jahnke
Video (Posted: 28/02/13)
Sex Talk in the City on The Rush
Video (Posted: 15/11/11)
Neon Vancouver | Ugly Vancouver on Studio 4 with Fanny Keifer
Video (Posted: 05/02/13)
Green Couch Sessions w/ Ruffled Feathers in the history galleries