Grand Opening of Maps, Memories, Reflections

Thu Apr 16 2026 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm UTC-07:00

Italian Cultural Centre | Vancouver

Il Centro Vancouver's Italian Cultural Centre
Publisher/HostIl Centro Vancouver's Italian Cultural Centre
Grand Opening of Maps, Memories, Reflections
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The Cartography of Bettina Matzkuhn
About this Event

Join us for the opening of Memories, Maps, Reflections, a captivating exhibition by textile artist Bettina Matzkuhn that explores the intricate relationship between memory, emotion, and place.

Drawing on cartography as both method and metaphor, Matzkuhn’s embroidered works challenge the idea that maps are objective records of space. Instead, they reveal how memory is shaped by feeling—distorted, selective, and deeply personal. Each piece becomes a reflection of lived experience, where landscapes are reimagined through moments, impressions, and emotional connections.

From imagined journeys across Canada to intimate observations of neighbourhood streets, these works invite viewers to reconsider how we navigate the world around us—and within ourselves.

Inspired by the idea that we are shaped by our memories as much as we shape them, this exhibition offers a space to pause, reflect, and see familiar places in new ways.

🗓️ Exhibition Dates: April 11, 2026 – May 24, 2026
🎉 Grand Opening Reception: April 16, 2026 – Light refreshments included!
📍 Location: Il Museo, Il Centro Italian Cultural Centre, 3075 Slocan Street, Vancouver, BC

Light refreshments will be provided. All are welcome!

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Italian Cultural Centre, 3075 Slocan Street, Vancouver, Canada

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