Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery — Attraction in Electoral Area A

The Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery, located at the University of British Columbia, is an incredible space for contemporary art. Tucked away on campus, this gallery offers a curated collection of thought-provoking exhibitions that explore both local and global themes in the art world.

The gallery’s minimalist architecture creates the perfect backdrop for the rotating exhibits, which often feature both emerging and established artists. The exhibitions are always engaging and provide a deep dive into various mediums, from sculpture to digital art and photography. The quality of the art is consistently impressive, and the shows often reflect the diversity and vibrancy of modern art.

One of the best parts about the Belkin Gallery is its accessibility—it’s free to visit, making it an excellent option for students, tourists, and art enthusiasts alike. The staff are welcoming and knowledgeable, always ready to provide insight into the exhibitions.

Whether you're an art aficionado or just looking to enjoy a quiet afternoon immersed in creativity, the Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery offers an enriching experience. It’s a hidden gem that...

A deeply disappointing visit. There is a permanent collection of over 5,000 pieces of contemporary works. None were available.

However a series of installations by Abbas Akhavan: One Hundred Years, four rooms, a pike of rocks , a video of an animal, a sculpture of a collapsing wedding cake, and a circular arrangement of pipes which may have indicated fire and Ice, you exit past a display of rubber pants. The display is very well made. Apparently three years in planning

Clearly site specific , it must have cost a small fortune.

We were told "One Hundred Years contends with temporal halting and how time is represented in narrativized spaces. Weighing the narrative drive of storytelling against the emptying out of content or the freezing of narrative, Akhavan’s work simultaneously activates a stage and presses pause. "

None of this is obvious in the simple but crass displays.

I read that the artist represented Canada at the Venice Bienalle....

A friend visited the gallery last year and saw a book they really wanted but didn't have space for, we bought them the book for Christmas but left it pretty late. The team at the gallery were top class in making sure it got here before Christmas. A real pleasure to deal all the way through, even with a massive time difference from London...