Vancouver Art in the Sixties

1968

Intermedia at 575 Beatty Street

Intermedia at 575 Beatty Street

circa 1970

The Intermedia Society’s first location at 575 Beatty Street. The large industrial building was formerly a Catelli spaghetti Factory.

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David Orcutt Performance

David Orcutt Performance

February, 1968

David Orcutt experimental projected image performance/workshop at Intermedia entitled The Theory and Practice of Intermedia. The workshop was sponsored by the University of British Columbia. David Orcutt was Intermedia’s ‘project coordinator’ at the time.

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Beatty Street Intermedia

Beatty Street Intermedia

March, 1968

The interior of the second floor of Intermedia’s first facility at 575 Beatty street, a three story industrial space, previously the Catelli Spaghetti Factory.

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Beatty Street Intermedia

Beatty Street Intermedia

March, 1968

The interior of the TV room on the second floor of Intermedia’s facility at 575 Beatty street, a three story industrial space, previously the Catelli Spaghetti Factory.

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The Al Neil Trio rehearsing at Intermedia

The Al Neil Trio rehearsing at Intermedia

April, 1968

The Al Neil Trio rehearsing in their studio space at Intermedia.

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The Al Neil Trio rehearsing at Intermedia

The Al Neil Trio rehearsing at Intermedia

April, 1968

The Al Neil Trio rehearsing in their studio space at Intermedia.

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The Al Neil Trio rehearsing at Intermedia

The Al Neil Trio rehearsing at Intermedia

April, 1968

The Al Neil Trio rehearsing in their studio space at Intermedia.

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Canada Council grant images

Canada Council grant images

April, 1968

A collaboration between Michael Morris, Michael de Courcy, and Jorge Zontal. These photos were source material for a work that accompanied Intermedia’s first grant report and application for renewal.

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Canada Council grant images

Canada Council grant images

April, 1968

A collaboration between Michael Morris, Michael de Courcy, and Jorge Zontal. These photos were source material for a work that accompanied Intermedia’s first grant report and application for renewal.

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Canada Council grant images

Canada Council grant images

April, 1968

A collaboration between Michael Morris, Michael de Courcy, and Jorge Zontal. These photos were source material for a work that accompanied Intermedia’s first grant report and application for renewal.

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Canada Council grant images

Canada Council grant images

April, 1968

A collaboration between Michael Morris, Michael de Courcy, and Jorge Zontal. These photos were source material for a work that accompanied Intermedia’s first grant report and application for renewal.

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Prisma at the Vancouver Art Gallery

Prisma at the Vancouver Art Gallery

May, 1968

Prisma a multi media installation by Gary Lee Nova and Michael Morris . Prisma was commissioned by the Vancouver Art Gallery and was exhibited at the gallery’s Intermedia Nights exhibition. The installation consisted of a large seven sided mirrored chamber with accompanying sound and light effects.

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Prisma at the Vancouver Art Gallery

Prisma at the Vancouver Art Gallery

May, 1968

Prisma a multi media installation by Gary Lee Nova and Michael Morris . Prisma was commissioned by the Vancouver Art Gallery and was exhibited at the gallery’s Intermedia Nights exhibition. The installation consisted of a large seven sided mirrored chamber with accompanying sound and light effects.

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Johnny Neon installation at Intermedia Nights

Johnny Neon installation at Intermedia Nights

May, 1968

Johnny Neon’s (aka John Masciuch) interactive electronic sculpture entitled Quasar at the Vancouver Art Gallery’s Intermedia Nights exhibition. Quasar was made out of recycled neon tubes.

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Johnny Neon installation at Intermedia Nights

Johnny Neon installation at Intermedia Nights

May, 1968

Johnny Neon’s (aka John Masciuch) interactive electronic sculpture entitled Quasar at the Vancouver Art Gallery’s Intermedia Nights exhibition. Quasar was made out of recycled neon tubes.

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Johnny Neon installation at Intermedia Nights

Johnny Neon installation at Intermedia Nights

May, 1968

Johnny Neon’s (aka John Masciuch) interactive electronic sculpture at the Vancouver Art Gallery’s Intermedia Nights exhibition.

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TheCo. rehearsing for Intermedia Nights

TheCo. rehearsing for Intermedia Nights

May, 1968

Resident Intermedia dance collective TheCo. directed by Helen Goodwin, rehearsing Plus Minus 216 a part of The Co.‘s dance program ASPACE with performers. The set entitled Expanding Cubes was designed by Dennis Vance, Tad Young and Johnny Neon. This work was performed at the Vancouver Art Gallery’s exhibition Intermedia Nights. Helen Goodwin, center.

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TheCo. rehearsing for Intermedia Nights

TheCo. rehearsing for Intermedia Nights

May, 1968

Resident Intermedia dance collective TheCo. directed by Helen Goodwin, rehearsing Plus Minus 216 a part of The Co.‘s dance program ASPACE with performer. The set entitled Expanding Cubes was designed by Dennis Vance, Tad Young and Johnny Neon. This work was performed at the Vancouver Art Gallery’s exhibition Intermedia Nights.

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TheCo. rehearsing for Intermedia Nights

TheCo. rehearsing for Intermedia Nights

May, 1968

Resident Intermedia dance collective TheCo. directed by Helen Goodwin, rehearsing Plus Minus 216 a part of The Co.‘s dance program ASPACE with performer. The set entitled Expanding Cubes was designed by Dennis Vance, Tad Young and Johnny Neon. This work was performed at the Vancouver Art Gallery’s exhibition Intermedia Nights.

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Heather McCallum performing at Intermedia Nights

Heather McCallum performing at Intermedia Nights

May, 1968

Dancer Heather McCallum performing with projections and sound by Michael Gardiner and Claude Breeze at the Vancouver Art Gallery’s exhibition Intermedia Nights. McCallum, Gardiner and Breeze performed under the name TriMedia.

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Mandan Ghetto performing at Intermedia Nights

Mandan Ghetto performing at Intermedia Nights

May, 1968

A collaborative performance between bill bisset’s Mandan Ghetto and TriMedia at the Vancouver Art Gallery’s Intermedia Nights.

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James Barber installation at Intermedia Nights

James Barber installation at Intermedia Nights

May, 1968

A performance by journalist James Barber at the Vancouver Art Gallery’s Intermedia Nights exhibition.

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James Barber installation at Intermedia Nights

James Barber installation at Intermedia Nights

May, 1968

A performance by journalist James Barber at the Vancouver Art Gallery’s Intermedia Nights exhibition.

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Al Neil concert at Intermedia Nights

Al Neil concert at Intermedia Nights

May, 1968

Dennis Vance at a performance by the Al Neil Trio at the Vancouver Art Gallery’s Intermedia Nights. The Al Neil Trio performed a piece entitled Music Music Molecular inside of an installation entitled Expanding Cubes by Dennis Vance and Johnny Neon. Vance is sitting at the home made control panel that operated the Expanding Cubes installation.

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Al Neil concert at Intermedia Nights

Al Neil concert at Intermedia Nights

May, 1968

Ken Ryan setting up equipment for an Al Neil Trio performance at the Vancouver Art Gallery’s Intermedia Nights.

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Al Neil concert at Intermedia Nights

Al Neil concert at Intermedia Nights

May, 1968

Al Neil performing Music Music Molecular at the Vancouver Art Gallery exhibition Intermedia Nights

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Deborah Hay workshop

Deborah Hay workshop

May, 1968

In 1968 New York artist Deborah Hay hosted a workshop in Vancouver, sponsored by the Douglas Gallery, Intermedia, the University of British Columbia, and The Vancouver Art Gallery. Many members of the art community attended these workshops. This was one of three workshops in Vancouver by New York’s Judson Dance Theater. The other workshops were hosted by Yvonne Rainer and Steve Paxton. These photos are documentation from the culminating performance of the workshop taking place the Vancouver Art Gallery.

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Deborah Hay workshop

Deborah Hay workshop

May, 1969

In 1968 New York artist Deborah Hay hosted a workshop in Vancouver, sponsored by the Douglas Gallery, Intermedia, UBC and The Vancouver Art Gallery. Many members of the art community attended these workshops. This was one of the workshops in Vancouver by New York’s Judson Dance Theater. The subsequent workshops were hosted by Yvonne Rainer and Steve Paxton. These photos are documentation from the culminating performance of the workshop at the Vancouver Art Gallery.

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Deborah Hay workshop

Deborah Hay workshop

May, 1969

In 1968 New York artist Deborah Hay taught a workshop in Vancouver, sponsored by the Douglas Gallery, Intermedia, UBC and The Vancouver Art Gallery. Many members of the art community attended these workshops. This was one of three workshops in Vancouver by New York’s Judson Dance Theater. The other workshops were hosted by Yvonne Rainer and Steve Paxton. These photos are documentation from the culminating performance of the workshop at the Vancouver Art Gallery.

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Werner Aellen's initiation as Intermedia Director

Werner Aellen's initiation as Intermedia Director

October, 1968

Montreal filmmaker Werner Aellen (L) is welcomed as Intermedia’s first director by Victor Coleman (R). Coleman was joined by Dennis Vance, Gerry Gilbert and Terry Masichuc in initiating Werner Aellen into his new position.

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Al Neil performing at Chromatic Steps

Al Neil performing at Chromatic Steps

October, 1968

Al Neil performs a multimedia sound based work entitled 39 wonderful year in show business.  At the Chromatic Steps exhibition at the Vancouver Art Gallery.

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Al Neil performing at Chromatic Steps

Al Neil performing at Chromatic Steps

October, 1968

Al Neil performs a multimedia sound based work entitled 39 wonderful year in show business.  At the Chromatic Steps exhibition at the Vancouver Art Gallery.

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The Co. rehearsing for Chromatic Steps

The Co. rehearsing for Chromatic Steps

October, 1968

Helen Goodwin directing a TheCo rehearsal of Pink Piece (for flamingoes) a work that was to be performed at the Vancouver Art Gallery’s Chromatic Steps exhibition.

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The Co. rehearsing for Chromatic Steps

The Co. rehearsing for Chromatic Steps

October, 1968

The Co rehearsing Pink Piece (for flamingoes) for the Chromatic Steps exhibition at the Vancouver Art Gallery.

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The Co. rehearsing for Chromatic Steps

The Co. rehearsing for Chromatic Steps

October, 1968

The Co rehearsing Pink Piece (for flamingoes) for Johnny Neon’s exhibition Chromatic Steps at the Vancouver Art Gallery.

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The Co. rehearsing for Chromatic Steps

The Co. rehearsing for Chromatic Steps

October, 1968

Helen Goodwin directing a TheCo rehearsal of Pink Piece (for flamingoes) a work that was to be performed at the Vancouver Art Gallery’s Chromatic Steps exhibition.

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TheCo performing at Chromatic Steps

TheCo performing at Chromatic Steps

October, 1968

The Co performs Pink Piece (for flamingoes) at the Vancouver Art Gallery’s exhibition Chromatic Steps.

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TheCo performing at Chromatic Steps

TheCo performing at Chromatic Steps

October, 1968

The Co performs Pink Piece (for flamingoes) at the Vancouver Art Gallery’s exhibition Chromatic Steps

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Gathie Falk performing at Chromatic Steps

Gathie Falk performing at Chromatic Steps

October, 1968

Gathie Falk, performing A bird is known by its feathers alone at the Vancouver Art Gallery at the Chromatic Steps exhibition.

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Judith Schwarz performing White Room

Judith Schwarz performing White Room

October, 1968

Judith Swartz performing White Space at the Vancouver Art Gallery’s Chromatic Steps exhibition. The soundtrack for White Room was prepared by Gerry Gilbert and the set was designed by Tad Young.

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Judith Schwarz performing White Space

Judith Schwarz performing White Space

October, 1968

Judith Swartz performing White Room at the Vancouver Art Gallery’s Chromatic Steps exhibition. The soundtrack for White Room was prepared by Gerry Gilbert and the set was designed by Tad Young.

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Judith Schwarz performing White Space

Judith Schwarz performing White Space

October, 1968

Judith Swartz performing White Space at the Vancouver Art Gallery’s Chromatic Steps exhibition. The soundtrack for White Room was prepared by Gerry Gilbert and the set was designed by Tad Young.

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Glenn Lewis performing at Chromatic Steps

Glenn Lewis performing at Chromatic Steps

October, 1968

A dancer performing in Glenn Lewis’s piece Great Bird P’eng at the Vancouver Art Gallery exhibition Chromatic Steps.

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Glenn Lewis performing at Chromatic Steps

Glenn Lewis performing at Chromatic Steps

October, 1968

Glenn Lewis performing Great Bird P’eng at the Vancouver Art Gallery’s the Chromatic Steps exhibition

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Glenn Lewis performing at Chromatic Steps

Glenn Lewis performing at Chromatic Steps

October, 1968

Gathie Falk performing in Glenn Lewis’ performance Great Bird P’eng at that Vancouver Art Gallery exhibition Chromatic Steps.

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Paul Spong Performance

Paul Spong Performance

October, 1968

A Paul Spong liquid projection/music performance at Intermedia 575 Beatty street. Paul Spong performed his liquid projections regularly with the Victoria performance collective Goddamatch.

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Paul Spong Performance

Paul Spong Performance

October, 1968

A Paul Spong liquid projection/music performance at Intermedia 575 Beatty street. Paul Spong performed his liquid projections regularly with the Victoria performance collective Goddamatch.

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Paul Spong Performance

Paul Spong Performance

October, 1968

A Paul Spong liquid projection/music performance at Intermedia 575 Beatty street. Paul Spong performed his liquid projections regularly with the Victoria performance collective Goddamatch.

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Paul Spong Performance

Paul Spong Performance

October, 1968

A Paul Spong liquid projection/music performance at Intermedia 575 Beatty street. Paul Spong performed his liquid projections regularly with the Victoria performance collective Goddamatch.

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Intermedia Office

Intermedia Office

November, 1968

Diane Lee-Nova intermedia secretary at work in the office at Beatty Street Intermedia. This administrative offices shared space with the studio and fabrication facilities.

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Intermedia Office

Intermedia Office

November, 1968

Al Razutis in the office of Beatty Street Intermedia. This administrative offices shared space with the studio and fabrication facilities.

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Intermedia CBC television special

Intermedia CBC television special

November, 1968

In 1968 the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation shot a special for a national Sunday afternoon arts program at Intermedia. Intermedia members were invited to perform various works for the program.

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Intermedia CBC television special

Intermedia CBC television special

November, 1968

In 1968 the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation shot a special for a national Sunday Afternoon arts program at Intermedia. Intermedia members were invited to perform various works for the program.

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Intermedia CBC television special

Intermedia CBC television special

November, 1968

In 1968 the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation shot a special for a national Sunday afternoon arts program at Intermedia. Intermedia members were invited to perform various works for the program.

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Intermedia CBC television special

Intermedia CBC television special

November, 1968

1968 the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation shot a special for a national Sunday afternoon arts program at Intermedia.  Intermedia members were invited to perform various works for the program.

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Intermedia CBC television special

Intermedia CBC television special

November, 1968

In 1968 the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation shot a special for a national Sunday afternoon arts program.  Intermedia members were invited to perform various works for the program.

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Intermedia CBC television special

Intermedia CBC television special

November, 1968

In 1968 the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation shot a special for a national Sunday afternoon arts program at Intermedia. Intermedia members were invited to perform various works for the program.

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Intermedia CBC television special

Intermedia CBC television special

November, 1968

In 1968 the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation shot a special for a Sunday afternoon arts program Intermedia members were invited to perform various works for the program.

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After Hours at Intermedia

After Hours at Intermedia

December, 1968

Terry Maschiuc and Dennis Vance at 575 Beatty St. Terry and Dennis worked as part time resident caretakers at Intermedia.

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After Hours at Intermedia

After Hours at Intermedia

December, 1968

Terry Maschiuc and Dennis Vance at 575 Beatty St. Terry and Dennis worked as part time resident caretakers at Intermedia.

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Gerry Gilbert using the Roneo Machine

Gerry Gilbert using the Roneo Machine

December, 1968

Gerry Gilbert using Intermedia’s Roneo (an early color photocopier) to produce an the first issue of his Radio Free Rainforest publication.

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Gerry Gilbert using the Roneo Machine

Gerry Gilbert using the Roneo Machine

December, 1968

Gerry Gilbert using Intermedia’s Roneo (an early color photocopier) to produce an the first issue of his Radio Free Rainforest publication.

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Gerry Gilbert using the Roneo Machine

Gerry Gilbert using the Roneo Machine

December, 1968

Gerry Gilbert using Intermedia’s Roneo (an early color photocopier) to produce an the first issue of his Radio Free Rainforest publication.

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Al Neil Christmas concert

Al Neil Christmas concert

December, 1968

Al Neil performing as his alter ego Seamus Finn at Intermedia during Christmas time.

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Al Neil Christmas concert

Al Neil Christmas concert

December, 1968

Al Neil performing as his alter ego Seamus Finn at Intermedia during Christmas time.

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