An iconic Vancouver landmark, Bau-Xi Gallery is the oldest commercial art gallery in the city. Now housed in an airy, custom-designed space on Granville Street, the gallery celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2015. And its longstanding success is thanks in large part to founder and artist Paul Huang.
In 1965, Paul couldn’t find a Vancouver space to showcase his own artwork and collections from his peers, all contemporary artists. So he created one, with limited resources but a strong vision. Over decades of shrewd business decisions, his vision for contemporary art and its curation process has defined Bau-Xi as a centre for the arts. Today, the renowned gallery represents Canadian contemporary artists, with some international photography.
Gallery associate Kyle Besuschko is proud of the careers Bau-Xi has helped launch over the years, and the symbiotic relationships the gallery has with its artists, “We’re inspired by the artists we represent," he says. "Together we continue to push the boundaries of the visual arts."
