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ART 98 was more than just a world-class and big brass art exhi
binon As ene of Vancouver's original international art fairs.
draws attention from ai Kinds of serous art collectors and art
jovers world he opening night preview gala, held last
Thursday at the Vancouver Frade and Cenvention Centre, saw
more than 700 Juminanes don their black ties ta enjoy an
evening of art and entertainment. With exhibitors trom as tar
away as Moscow, Bogota. Jerusalem and Hong Kong (qust to
name a tew }, kuesty Were treated to an evening of unsurpassed
viewing and dining. And if Picasso, Pissaro or Matisse was more
vour style then vou were also in luck because a hited selection
of their works was aadabie tor purchase. A special inbute to
Canadian artist Bill Reid weas also part of the event. All proceeds
from the gala wem te support worthy art, education and char-
iV organizations,

NEWS Catherin Barr
Danny, left. and Leon Bronstein are from Jerusalem and were among the more than
40 exhibitors and galleries who attended the event from ail over the world.

Helping with the David EASA aeenE Pe oe
Begbie exhibit was lovely Ryan Doherty, left. and Jamie Flower represent the
Susan Alexander who University of Lethbridge Art Gallery. Their unique exhibit ,
kept a watchtul eye over depicted life on the Prairies and stretched along a length -

the sculptures. of canvas measuring more than 30 feet in length. ) _ :

Tricia Duncan and Carey McBeth helped out
by Seiling draw tickets and handing out good-
ies to guests as they left the convention centre.

He was a sensation at age 15. But
now at 17, Romanian-born Leo
tonita has gained international fame
and recognition for his colorful,
Picasso-like paintings.

West Vancouver's Richard Coston

ART 98 chairman and president Linel
Rebenchuk was more than pleased with the
evening's events. And thanks to the help of orga-
sizers ike Eve Gabereau, the rest of the fair was
guaranteed to be an unequivocal success.

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West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast

was contemplating purchasing the
original Picasso hanging behind
him. The painting, dated 1969 and
worth over $2,200. was part of a
limited selection of authentic works
imported for the event.

Reform MP John -<=/-=tciaslmenelitasies:

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Vancouver artist Toni Onley, left, and West
Vancouver artist/celebrity Daniel Izzard took
an opportunity to chat while admiring some of
the displayed works of fellow artists.

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Radio and television personality
Vicki Gabereau was a wonderful
host and emcee for the evening. We

found her admiring Saskatchewan

Norman Hudolin and executive committee member Anna Batts stand
artist Joe Fatard’s famous farm sculp-

beside one of Bill Reid's scuiptures. The late Canadian anist was the
focus of a special tribute honoring his memory.

Reynolds, left, met up with former Socred minister Grace
McCarthy and her husband Ray at the entranceway to the
exhibition.

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