The Georgia Straight proudly sponsors Lulu Series: Art in the City

On April 6, 7 pm, as part of Lulu Series: Art in the City, John Patkau will discuss the changing nature of art galleries and museums at the Richmond City Hall Council Chambers (6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond).

John Patkau is an architect and cofounder of Patkau Architects, and has won awards such as the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada gold medal for lifetime achievement and membership in the Order of Canada for significant contribution to Canadian culture.

The talk will be preceded by a performance by Richmond-based tar and sitar player Ali Razmi, who holds a Masters degree in music from the Art University of Tehran and has played around the world, including Iran, Azerbaijan, India, Turkey, and the U.S.

The Lulu Series: Art in the City lectures are presented free of charge. However, seating is limited so interested parties should send an RSVP to lulu@richmond.ca.

Since 2003, the City of Richmond's Lulu Series: Art in the City program has presented international, national and regional speakers including acclaimed artists, architects, urban planners and other cultural leaders. From urban planning and placemaking to art as community development and urban revitalization, this engaging speakers series explores the relationship between art and our urban environment. Artists, urbanists and design enthusiasts from across Metro Vancouver are invited to attend three inspirational evening talks at Richmond City Hall. Events are free, but seating is limited. Reserve your seat at lulu@richmond.ca. More info at richmond.ca/luluseries.