Feast for the Eyes is a photographic smorgasbord at the Polygon, March 4 to May 30

The tantalizing exhibition delves into the history of photography through food

From photographer Ouka Leele’s Peluquería (Hairdressing Salon) series.

Feast for the Eyes: The Story of Food in Photography runs at the Polygon from March 4 to May 30.

A NEW EXHIBITION at the Polygon—a Canadian premiere—tracks the evolution of photography with a focus on one of the form’s earliest subjects. Feast for the Eyes: The Story of Food in Photography features works by more than 60 artists, including Man Ray, Cindy Sherman, Andy Warhol, Paul Strand, Ouka Leele, and Weegee.

Co-curated by writer Susan Bright and Aperture Foundation’s senior editor Denise Wolff, Feast for the Eyes started with Aperture Foundation’s 2017 publication of the book of the same.

The exhibition is made up of three sections: Still Life examines how food is prepared for visual consumption; Around the Table explores rituals and cultural identify that spring from the social dynamics of eating; and Playing with Food, which is a snapshot of the role of food in play and performance.

See the Polygon for hours, COVID-19 policies and procedures, tours, and more.

Articles

North Van Arts announces Anna Lynch as new executive director

The textile and visual artist has been a driving force in the Sea to Sky arts scene for more than a decade

Israeli-Canadian photographer Dina Goldstein one of three artists removed from group exhibition

Internationally acclaimed visual artist says she is being pulled from an exhibition due to concerns raised about her support for Israel, but CICA gallery says there were curatorial and financial reasons

Arts organizations celebrate Asian Heritage Month with an array of Metro Vancouver events

Festivals, music, dance, poetry, and more as artists honour Asian culture with a luminous May events calendar

Five Pacific artists selected for prestigious 2024 Sobey Art Award longlist

The award is considered one of the world’s most generous privately funded prizes for contemporary visual artists

Capture Photography Festival wraps up with speaker series talk featuring Eva Respini, April 28

The 2024 fest’s closing celebration hears from Vancouver Art Gallery’s deputy director and director of curatorial programs

At the Gordon Smith Gallery, Prevailing Landscapes contrasts Canada's distinct wilderness with urban forces

Monumental exhibition unites works by celebrated Canadian contemporary artists, including Jin-me Yoon, Ian Wallace, Cameron Kerr, and Stan Douglas

Vancouver Art Gallery fetes spring with annual late-night Art Party, May 11

Event will feature a red carpet, live performances, complimentary drinks, exclusive lounge access, and more

Treasure trove of Canadian art on public display at Heffel Fine Art Auction House through April 24

Artworks by Tom Thomson, Lawren Harris, E.J. Hughes, Emily Carr, Gordon Smith, and Takao Tanabe among pieces on display in private collection amassed by Torben Veje Kristiansen