The Richmond Art Gallery has launched two new exhibitions, 'I digress' and 'Side Core: under city'. The latter marks the North American debut of a show exploring the intersection of skateboarding culture and contemporary art in Tokyo, featuring work from artists Takasu Sakie, Matsushita Tohru, and Nishihiro Taishi. The former is a group exhibition curated by Zoe Chan, presenting diverse media from artists Simranpreet Anand, Jo-Anne Balcaen, August Klintberg, Anne Koizumi, Lindsay McIntyre, and Gonzalo Reyes Rodriguez.
These exhibitions highlight the gallery's role in bringing international and culturally relevant art to a local audience. 'Side Core' connects Richmond's local arts scene with global urban subcultures, while 'I digress' showcases a range of contemporary artistic practices, reinforcing the institution's commitment to accessible public programming and community engagement.