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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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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.

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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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