Written by Treasure Seeker Colleen 1919-2009 Picture Courtesy Canadian Archives As a preface to this show, Ivan talked a bit about his own background and early interest in history and collections. He had a museum set up in his garage when he was thirteen. After completing a degree in Classics (UBC) he started to buy and sell to survive

Written by: Treasure Seeker Colleen October 28, 2009 This was a well advertised show, but the person who really helped me with tickets, directions, and student interviews, is Rachel Tuttle, the extremely efficient Public Relations and Communications Coordinator for this event. It is always a great beginning when you have your tickets, your passes, your interviews and your photography site all ready to go. When you are welcomed and taken care of like this, you know that everything else will fall into place and the stage is set for the spectacular! Thank you Rachel! The Fashion Program Guide’s extraordinary photography was done at the Art Institute’s Renfrew Campus, by Eydis Einarsdottir – studio80s.com .

The Harajuku Lovers Contest has closed and the winner is Sandy Teng.

A few more shows from Wednesday October 22nd. You can also read my review of Mint Designs on Canadian String Magazine

The first show of the day on Wednesday October 22 was Suzuki Takayuki. His exhibition took place at the Art Complex in Shinjuku and I was extremely lucky to have found it after asking for directions every block along the way! Suzuki Takayuki graduated from the Tokyo Zokei University with a degree in Graphic Design.