Mayor Gregor Robertson: Art Imitates Life. Photo by Kris Krug.

It was an early morning set-up at Morton Triangle for the Official Launch of the Vancouver Biennale 2009-2011.  We were lucky that the rain held off for as long as it did.  It almost looked like it might get sunny but alas during the speeches it started to rain a little bit.

About 150 people came down to participate in the launch and during the speeches the entire park was filled by our yellow In-Transit-Ion umbrellas.

Many dignitaries were on-hand to show their support for the Biennale and public art in the cities of Vancouver and Richmond.

Mayor Gregor Robertson spoke on behalf of the City of Vancouver and Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie expressed how pleased and optimistic he is for his city to be a part of this exhibition.

This is the first time that The City of Richmond has been a part of the Biennale.  We are very proud to have already displayed Dennis Oppenheim’s Arriving Home at the International Arrivals Terminal at Vancouver International Airport.

The City of Richmond will soon have many more amazing pieces in their public parks and other locations including the forthcoming Wind Waves by Yvonne Domenge.

Sarah Blyth also spoke to the crowd on behalf of the Vancouver Parks Board.  Her speech was excellent and it’s good to have such strong and passionate support from our friends at City Hall.

Please enjoy these photos taken at the event.  From the masterful and very talented Kris Krug.

Dignitaries Await Their Turn to Speak. Photo by Kris Krug.