German born Canadian artist Volker Seding approaches his subject from the vantage point of a witness. Presenting architectural façades from Toronto, New York, Paris, Venice, and Havana, amongst other locales, his photographs provide a visual record of the history of the street and the city it inhabits.
Chinese-Canadian artist Ken Lum is credited with helping to bring international attention to Vancouver as a significant centre for contemporary art. In this work from The Shopkeepers Series, Lum charts the transition of a family business from one generation to the next.