AGAIN & THEN
A Group Exhibition
Another Studios
107 E 3rd Ave., Unit 101
Vancouver, BC
Free Gallery Hours:
Thursday October 16th: 12:00PM - 7:00PM
Friday October 17th: 12:00PM - 7:00PM​​
Reception:
Saturday, October 18th, 2025
6:00PM - Late
Artist Walk-Through: 7:00PM
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In collaboration with The 525’s Curatorial Director, Rowen Dinsmore, and Co-Curator, Delaney Yvonne, we are producing a group exhibition that explores how forms, gestures, or concepts can evolve into something unexpected or predictable over time. Repetition provides structure and stability, while transformation introduces change and evolution. Together, they create rhythm, meaning, and development. A single form, when repeated or reproduced, can begin to take on new meaning – on the contrary, rejecting repetition may preserve its aura. Whether subtle or dramatic, we’re showcasing artworks that speak to this tension between stability and change.
The act of repetition, whether it’s physical, emotional, natural or unnatural, inherently results in transformation. With a specific curiosity for this phenomena, curators Delaney Yvonne and Rowen Dinsmore are united by a fascination with the idea of transformation caused through repetition. Again & Then explores how recurring forms, gestures, or concepts can evolve into something unexpected or predictable over time.
Repetition provides structure and stability, while transformation invites evolution. When appreciated in relation to one another, an endless realm of observations unfold. Together, they create rhythm, meaning, and development.
The idea which snowballed into Again & Then was borne from reflections of Walter Benjamin’s “The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction," a 1936 essay that analyzes how mechanical reproduction, like photography and film, changes the nature of art, diminishing its “aura” by removing it from its original context. He argued that reproduction weakens originality, flattening the history of a piece. Yet, when forms, gestures, or concepts persist, they evolve and shift. What may look like loss from one angle can also be seen as something new taking shape. A single form, when reproduced, can begin to take on new meaning – on the contrary, rejecting repetition may preserve its aura. Whether subtle or dramatic, the showcased artworks speak to this tension between stability and change.
The artists were asked to explore repetition as a process. When something is repeated, what takes shape?
Through the lens of 13 artists ranging in style, medium, and perspective, an opportunity to explore the vast interpretations of transformation through repetition is on display throughout this exhibition.
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The produced artworks share a labyrinth of conclusions - through repeated imagery, strokes and actions which transformed materials, relationships and identities. Across the work, transformation appears in two main forms: material and metaphorical. Material transformation appears as fragile stems woven into strength, wood weathered down into new shapes, pencil strokes building form from nothing, and images recreated and distorted. Metaphorical transformation appears as memories recalled and refocused, breakups expressed, and new identities revealed through quiet shifts or precise ritual. The works reveal that persistent gestures like weaving, burning, reshaping, layering, dancing or reconstructing can accumulate into profound change.
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The artworks placed together unveil a unified story that transformation is an evolving process. They remind us that change is rarely sudden; it happens slowly. Transformation is not a single event, but a gradual shift. Again & Then invites viewers to observe how even granular repeated actions can spark transformation, reminding us that change is always in motion, both around us and within us.
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- Delaney Yvonne and Rowen Dinsmore,
Co-Curators of Again & Then
Curated playlist by Hannah Scheu for Again & Then
Both repetition and transformation are integral parts of music as an artistic practice. Repetition allows the music to build and breathe, while transformation is a byproduct of layering sounds like an auditory collage. Musicians, songwriters, and producers use these elements to underscore a fundamental melody, embody a recurring idea, or prepare the listener for a change in the songs’ dynamics. Repetition is not synonymous with redundancy, it is integral to song structure while transformation is integral to listener engagement and the artists’ expression.
This body of music contains iconic repetitive basslines, heavy delay, and songs that start and end on different wavelengths. These recurrent elements are representative of the repetition and transformation that takes form so organically in music. These fundamentals are the building blocks of all genres, spanning generations, countries, and languages. It is fascinating and beautiful to listen along and hear the ways in which music from different time periods and regions has stayed the same or changed entirely with time. Additionally, you can expect to hear music from across the globe– representative of the variety of artists within this project, the work they’ve created for this exhibition, and the diverse and expansive city of Vancouver. While we temporarily take over the white walls of Another Studios, we celebrate The 525’s first national exhibition, tucked between the ocean and mountains in Mount Pleasant. What a massive privilege.
We invite you to listen along with us and consider what the roles of transformation through repetition may have on your own experiences and the way you move through the world. When we look inward and listen, we can’t help but learn, expand, and explore. Thank you for listening and welcome to Again and Then.
- Hannah Scheu
Audio Curator, The 525
Exhibition Contributors
Curatorial Director:
Rowen Dinsmore
Co-curator & Creative Director:
Delaney Beaton
Executive Director & Project Director:
Kehan Fu
Outreach & Community Engagement:
Caitlyn Santos
Technical Director & Audio Curator:
Hannah Scheu
Operations Director:
Carter Reece
Communications Manager:
Rhea Kjargaard
Project Coordinators:
Azul González Ávila, Kaelin Hawryluk
A1 (Audio):
Josh Fehr
Graphic Design Support:
Azul Gonzalez
Photographer:
Noga Cadan
We're proud to officially welcome Mogan Daniels Slager LLP (MDS) as our Title Sponsor for our first ever Vancouver Exhibition. The first step towards our Western Canada expansion!
MDS is Western Canada’s leading boutique law firm focusing on Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity. They are committed to delivering high value and exceptional, attentive service to every client, with a practice focus that embodies up-to-the moment market knowledge and expertise. Unique problem-solving skills from extensive transaction experience allow them to close deals on time and on budget. By working in small teams, their talented lawyers and paralegals are able to provide a highly satisfying client experience. MDS has honed their project management process to confidently offer fixed fee arrangements on most projects.
MDS understands what it means to build something new, and to compete with established players by offering something different—something intentional, nimble, and deeply rooted in vision. That’s what The 525 has aimed to do in the arts, and it’s why this partnership feels so aligned.
From our earliest exhibitions to our most ambitious plans today, MDS has been more than a sponsor—they’ve been part of the story. Firuz, as a member of the MDS team, has followed The 525’s journey from our earliest pop-ups in Saskatoon, recognizing not only the value of arts patronage, but the potential of art to catalyze broader cultural and civic change. Together, we’re laying the foundation for a Western Canadian creative corridor: an artistic ecosystem that spans Saskatoon, Calgary, Vancouver, and beyond. A future where emerging artists move freely across cities—exchanging ideas, stories, and communities. And where organizations like MDS play a central role in making that future possible.
Their support isn’t just about one exhibition; it’s a long-term investment in the creative industries, artistic entrepreneurship, and possibility.
We’re honoured to call them our Title Sponsor.
We're equally pleased to welcome InvestEco as our Lead Sponsor for this exhibition!
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InvestEco is focused on partnering with companies that promote health and sustainability in the food and agricultural sector. At the heart of their mission is a belief that entrepreneurialism will be critical to solving the world’s most pressing ecological problems, and that the current food system will only benefit from more innovation and competition. Since its founding in 2002, InvestEco has invested in over 30 private companies, and continues to grow in presence and expertise. Although headquartered in Toronto, additional representatives in Montreal, Victoria, New York, and Florida help serve InvestEco’s North American-wide focus.
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InvestEco stands as an ideal partner for The 525 as we endeavour to continue making connections and building new relationships across Canada. The 525 team shares InvestEco’s trust in collaborative networks and visionary, socially-conscious organizations as the key to building a healthier world.
InvestEco’s focus on entrepreneurship and the power of scaling innovation are directly reflected in this latest 525 exhibition.
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We’re so grateful for the privilege of having them as our Lead Sponsor.
Artsvest is Business / Arts’ signature mentorship and training program. Participating organizations receive support, guidance, tools, matching funds, and sponsorship training through a combination of monthly webinars, peer-to-peer networking, and individualized mentorship sessions delivered by a diverse roster of expert mentors.
We are so pleased to name them as our third and final sponsor for this upcoming adventure in Vancouver.
