An evening reception of art, music, food and wine, followed by conversation with local artist Taskashi Iwasaki about his work, process, histories, and career, moderated by art consultant Lisa Desilets. This event is hosted by First Fridays in Exchange.
ABOUT TASKASHI IWASAKI
1982: born in Hokkaido, Japan. Moved to Winnipeg to study fine arts at the University of Manitoba in 2002, where he earned Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Attracted to the Winnipeg’s vibrant multi-cultural community and supportive art community, he gained the permanent resident status in Canada and now lives and works in Winnipeg and calls it his hometown.
ABOUT APPETITE FOR ART
Created in the spirit of Winnipeg’s Historic Exchange District’s unique fluidity across, artistic, cultural and organizational boundaries, the Appetite for Art series is a new, annual collaborative arts initiative between local artists and First Fridays in the Exchange, bringing the living history of the Exchange District’s art to the stage.