in Pursuit of Venus is a stunning live-action video by Maori artist Lisa Reihana. The video is inspired by the colonial nineteenth century panoramic wallpaper, Les sauvages de la mer Pacifique (1804-05), produced by Joseph Dufour. ⊕
Past Events Archive
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- 2025
- 2024
- 2023
- 2022
- 2021
- 2020
- 2019
- 2018
- 2017
- 2016
- 2015
- 2014
- 2013
- 2012
Lisa Steele Collection 1972–1984 Launch
The Lisa Steele Collection is now available as a 5-DVD box set. Over 450 minutes of early Feminist fun! ⊕
Doug Ischar: Undertow
The first Canadian survey of the multifaceted work of Chicago-based artist Doug Ischar. ⊕
Vtape at International Short Film Festival Oberhausen 2013
Vtape’s annual market program at the International Short Film Festival Oberhausen, programmed by Wanda Vanderstoop, showcasing new titles commissioned by the Toronto Animated Image Society. ⊕
Louidgi Beltrame: Brasilia and Chandigarh
Vtape presents Brasilia and Chandigarh by Louidgi Beltrame, in conjunction with the 2013 Images Festival. ⊕
Since opening our doors in 1983, Vtape has presented a substantial program of screenings, exhibitions, artists’ talks, and publications. Events from 2012 to the present are represented here in this archive. This online resource reflects a combination of event-based programming, exhibitions, and education dedicated to the development of video art and new and diverse audiences. The Past Events Archive is organized by year, starting with the most recent events, and moving backwards through history.
Image credit: Installation view of God Play exhibition, October 2024; photo by Henry Chan (2024)