The Koffler’s Books & Ideas presents curator’s Catherine Clement’s Chinatown Through a Wide Lens: The Hidden Photographs of Yucho Chow. Catherine will be joined in conversation with author and Associate Professor at York University, Lily Cho. Prior to the talk, artist Karen Tam will give a tour of her Koffler Gallery exhibition, the chrysanthemum has opened twelve times.

When:

Thursday February 27

7pm

Where:

Small World Music Centre

Studio 101

180 Shaw Street

Cost:

Pay What You Can

$0, $10, or $15

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Chinatown Through a Wide Lens: The Hidden Photographs of Yucho Chow showcases the once-hidden photographs of Vancouver’s first and most prolific Chinese photographer, Yucho Chow. He operated a commercial studio in the heart of Vancouver’s Chinatown from 1907–1949 and chronicled life during a tumultuous and transformative time in Canadian history.

Catherine Clement is a community curator and designer based in Vancouver’s Chinatown. Her work focuses on uncovering and sharing the lesser-known stories of the community. For five years, she was Curator for the Chinese Canadian Military Museum. In 2017, Catherine art directed a Canada 150 exhibit called the “Chinatown History Windows” which brought history to the streets. For that project, she designed and installed 22 large-format, stylized historical photos and stories onto empty storefront windows.