Celebrating Fred Herzog
Fred Herzog‘s photos of Vancouver during the 1950’s and 1960’s not only changed the way we see our city’s past but revolutionized the art of street photography. His crisp colour photos of Vancouver’s neon days give us a glimpse at days gone by along bustling downtown streets. In partnership with Vancouver’s 125th anniversary celebration, the Knowledge Network is presenting a film about Herzog’s works next month.
When Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at 7:00pm
Where Goldcorp Centre for the Arts at SFU, Woodward’s District
What An advanced screening of the Fred Herzog film from Snapshot with special presentations by Douglas Coupland, Shelagh Rogers, Gary Stephen Ross, Sam Sullivan and Andy Sylvester. The event will also serve as the launch new book entitled Fred Herzog: Photographs published by Douglas and McIntyre.
If you would like to attend this event and film screening, I have two tickets to give away thanks to Knowledge. Here’s how you can enter to win:
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I will draw one winner at random at 10:00am next Tuesday, October 25, 2011.
Update The winner is @kathykatcogo!
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I love Fred H, his photos are fabulous
I had the chance to meet Fred last year at the Equinox Gallery – helped him find a pen to sign books! I’m a huge fan of his work would love the chance to see the film!
I’d love to check this event out.
I’d love to see this film, and to see Doug Coupland live.
I’ve always been intrigued by his photography. I especially like his photo of the Smilin’ Buddha sign!
I would love to go!
This would be a really inspiring evening – I’d love to be able to see the film!
I’d love to go to this!
Would love to take my dad to this! He moved to Vancouver in the 50’s, and this was the Vancouver he first met.
I saw an exhibition of his photos at the VAG a few years ago. If we can’t get to this screening, when will Knowledge air it on TV?
Hands-down my most favorite photographer. I regularly visit the display in the atrium at VGH to look at his work. Regardless of how many times I look at them, I always discover some new and fascinating tiny detail I previously hadn’t noticed. Can’t wait to see this film!
I would love to attend this event!
Classic history of Vancouver – would love to go to the presentation.
I love Fred Herzog’s work. I would love to see this film!
I’m a big fan of Fred Herzog’s Vancouver, and a photographer doing something similar, looking for an opening.
Oh yes! I saw an exhibit of his work a few years ago at the VAG, and I was mesmerized.
i have one of his books, beautiful images!
This event looks fabulous!
Herzog magically captured Vancouver ‘then’
I’d love to see and learn about Vancouver’s past.
I’d love to go!
I studied his art in Modern Art History at Capilano and would love to see this movie! I also love the new SFU Woodward’s Theatre
I have his book!
I’m also a fan of Fred’s images.
I would love to go to this event!
I never pass up the chance to see the work of Fred Herzog…would love the tickets!
Cheers!
His photos are amazing!!!! I’d love to go to this event!
As an artist – this is the most amazing way to capture your city – FRED H – Vancouver loves you!
Fred Herzog immortalized the essence of Vancouver in the 50’s and 60’s. The man is a true artist!
I missed the exhibit at the art gallery and I have regretted it ever since. I would love to go to this event!
I love Fred Herog’s work -his photos made me
love Vancouver again.
Coupland plus Herzog? awesome.
Oh, this would be amazing to experience Vancouver through the lens of Herzog.
Would love to go!
This sounds very interesting!
I love love love Fred!
How can I get tickets to the film? I can’t find any info anywhere.
Thanks!
Seeing Fred Herzog’s photographs always makes me wish there was much more like it.
Can’t wait, but.. I think you have the Date wrong up there???
Wed NOV 7?? the 7th is a Monday?
I am a huge photography fan and love Fred Herzog’s work.
im taking a photography course righ tnow and would love the inspiration!!
I would love the chance to check out this film. Is there place to get tickets if I’m not lucky enough to win them?
So beautiful, I love Fred Herzog’s photographs. I try to see them every chance I get.
Would love to see this film as I am into street photography.
I love, love, love Fred Herzog and did a project based on him in a photography class a couple of years ago! It would make my day to win those tickets!!
What a cool way to celebrate Vancouver history! I would love to see this film.
Would really enjoy seeing this film!
Oooh! I just learned about this event. I’d love to attend!
Mr. Herzog’s photos have been a more satisfying history lesson of Vancouver than anything I was talk at school. I would love to see this film.
Sounds like a great event, with awesome speakers.
Truly inspirational!
Fred Herzog’s photos are iconic!
Love Fred’s work! He is a Vancouver treasure!
Does anybody have any information on the tickets?