Beyond AGN, this is my favorite gallery in Halifax. They always have a great selection of pieces, knowledgeable staff and a lovely set up of pulling piece displays for viewing manually. It is fun, this one-one-one experience of viewing. The staff discreetly hover in the background but are ready to help whenever you need it. The selection ranges from purely decorative to serious; the prices reflect the quality. The option to rent is brilliant: that way, one can really assess whether one is ready to cohabit with a particular piece. Each piece gets a certificate of authenticity and a brief bio/statement in the artist also to be found online. Blissfully, not too many of Tom Thompson wannabes that plague many a...
Read moreI'm a big fan of the arts and a supporter of local artists. This facility really lacks business skills to expedite the sale of their products. After making an online purchase the receipt says Free delivery. What's really happening is A Free quote for delivery. How long has this been the case? Although they are polite when I identified this, they still need to fix simple things faster. Nice place, but it really needs a business manager to move product so as to support...
Read moreMost people who immigrated to Canada until 1970 arrived to Halifax. The women in the photos look confident, and even happy. Most men look worried....
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