Pigeon, Seagull & Crow: Centre A Chronicles is Centre A’s inaugural podcast series. The 8 episodes explore different pivotal points in our 25 years as an arts and culture institution, featuring 8 artists and curators with a wide range of artistic practices that the organization has worked with since our inception in 1999. During these conversations, we focus not only on the practices of the selected artists, but also Centre A’s role within the evolving contemporary art scene in Vancouver and Canada, touching on topics such as community organizing in Chinatown, intergenerational connection, migration experiences and the changing cultural landscape within the Asian-Canadian sphere.
“As a former curator of Centre A, I was happy to be invited to this podcast interview last year. I was in Tokyo for my family issues then and the interview was conducted via Zoom.
They sent me the questions in advance for me to think about, so the interview was very smooth. The most joyful part of this project I value is the opportunity that I was given to pass on the very spirits of how we, earlier members of Centre A had kept as important value to be an only and first art institution dedicated to the Asian and Asian diaspora communities .
I was very happy to be part of this project initiated by young talented Asian curators.”
Makiko Hara
Independent curator
Curator in residence at Vancouver Art Gallery (TBA)
Co founder, Pacific Crossings
Hank Bull (Centre A Co-Founder): “It was a privilege for me to be asked about the early days at Centre A. So many stories! It’s great to see the organization forging new pathways into the future and at the same time taking care of its history.”
Paul de Guzman (Artist): “As an artist who runs his own Youtube channel about contemporary art, I’m well aware of the importance of documenting artistic experiences for posterity. The Centre A podcast does this by respecting its past achievements, being present-minded and looking toward the future. Our history informs our present and our future, and the podcast is one way to ensure that we remember all of that.”
