Amyn Nasser’s Voyeur Nocturne is a photographic celebration of Vancouver as the better known “city of glass.” With its high population density relative to most other North American cities, urban planning in Vancouver is characterized by high-rise residential and mixed-use development in the city centre as an alternative to urban sprawl. Glass condominium towers dominate the skyline and have been credited in contributing to the city’s high rankings in livability. Amyn Nasser has effectively captured this unique ‘feel’ which is so defining of Vancouver, where each layer symbolizes the excitement and vibrancy of inner city life. If windows are the eyes to the soul, can the same be said for the soul of a city?

After a ten-month long sojourn to various places in the city, the Voyeur Nocturne Series was born. It captured different viewpoints after the setting of the sun and the coming of the evening lights in the city. A good number of the amazing shots were a product of careful planning and consideration with their own share of opportunities and challenges. Coinciding with the 23rd Winter Olympiad, the exhibition strives to live up to the same Olympic spirit that humanity aspires for – higher, faster, stronger.

Amy Nasser is a self-taught visualist from Zanzibar and has become one of the leading photographers in the world. His work has graced the covers and editorial pages of the finest magazines including Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle and Cosmopolitan. A well-traveled professional who is one of the most sought-after for international field missions in several African countries and at the same time is experienced in the mannerisms needed for his image.

“I believe in the photographer’s magic, the ability to stir the soul with light and shape and color. Through the photographer’s eyes a kiss becomes a romance, a stretch of fabric is a costume of endless possibilities, …a face has the playful vibrancy that describes a lifetime… I strive for a visual split second capture that tells a story with mood, style, motion, and mystery by creating powerful color, and striking black & white images. My juxtaposed vision is very much influenced by the East-West culture that I have grown up with.” – Amyn Nasser

Voyeur Nocturne will close on Monday, March 15, 2010

This year, CBRE hosted their 15th Annual Winter Wine Event at auto/ONE which is a welcome departure from their regular events at the Vancouver Club.

Guests, including David M. Hall from the prominent local biotech firm, Angiotech, political candidate Margaret McDiarmid and even the go-to person for digital media in Canada, Dr. Gerri Sinclair, rubbed shoulders with some of Vancouver’s most prominent tech CEOs while sampling through a number of wines and canapes.

In discussion, most attendees agreed that they will attend this year’s Symposium, hosted by ACETECH, in Whistler between March 4th and 6th.

To find out more about ACETECH, check out their website, HERE. To find out more about CBRE, check out their local website, HERE.

One of the highlights of the Urban Mixer Gallery Series Event on November 26th was the USnaps photobooth – a unique tool that captured some amazing candid and fun shots of the evening.

As a photographer who goes to these events to capture that ‘unique’ shot for the various publications I work for, I was truly surprised as to the power of the photo booth. Nobody’s ever posed like that for me – there’s definitely something empowering about a photo booth and having the subject take control of when to take the photo. For that, the USnaps photo booth gets two thumbs up. You can see all the photos at the link below.

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Check out additional photos HERE.

The Urban Mixer Gallery Series III event is officially a wrap!

Hundreds of attendees arrived at TRUNK gallery on Wednesday night to check out fine art, European automobiles and to support imagine1day, a groundbreaking charity created by Lululemon founder, Chip Wilson and his wife, Shannon, that is working to provide primary education to all children in Ethiopia.

Special thanks to our sponsors – Bright Ideas Events, TRUNK gallery, affinity auto, auto/ONE, Pacific Western Brewery, CKNW Radio, Maker’s Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon Handmade Whisky, U’Luvka Vodka, ShowMAX Event Services, School of Mix, Revel Room, Designer Cocktail Company, Fuzion Wines, Figmint Restaurant, Lonsdale Event Rentals, Bang & Olufsen Burrard Street, Davis Chu Photography, INFAMOUS Magazine, UltraXpress and SSID Inc.

You can see all of the photos in a special set we’ve posted on flickr, HERE.

On on Wednesday, November 26th, Urban Mixer’s Gallery Series III will feature the same works with artists Ward and Ellingsen in attendance and a few more surprises. Find out more about the event, HERE.

Registration is $35 in advance, $50 at the door. You can register for this event through our secure online registration system, HERE.

PS – if you’re a fan of bottle service, get in touch with us and reserve your seat in the affinity auto VIP lounge.

Attendees enjoyed cocktails, a fashion show featuring the latest by JC Studio and Dunhill London, sensational sounds by Lesismore and a spectacular auction.

To find out more about Sparkle! and the Starlight Children’s Foundation, check out their website, HERE.

Location: TRUNK Gallery, 1755 West 3rd Avenue, Vancouver
Doors Open: 6:30PM – 10:30PM
Dress: Semi-formal
Cost: $35 in advance, $50 at the door
Early bird rate of $25 until November 17th

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$35 in advance. Net proceeds to imagine1day.

Click HERE to register online securely.

This unmissable event features the art of Stirling Ward, David Ellingsen and Heidi Conrod with net proceeds going to imagine1day, a groundbreaking charity created by Lululemon founder, Chip Wilson and his wife, Shannon.

Imagine1day provides an opportunity for donors to be directly connected to projects that provide primary education for all children in Ethiopia.  Every dollar donated goes directly to the project of your choice and all administration costs are covered by the founders.

Come join Vancouver’s most sensuous crowd for a night of cocktails and the finest Canadian art alongside luxurious European automobiles.

What: Urban Mixer Gallery Series III
Where: TRUNK gallery at auto/ONE and affinity auto, 1755 West 3rd Avenue, Vancouver
When: WEDNESDAY, November 26th, 2008
Doors Open: 6:30PM – 10:30PM
Dress: Semi-formal

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We confidently expect this event to be completely subscribed very shortly, so to ensure you place on the guest list, please RSVP today.

Tickets are $25 with net proceeds going to imagine1day – providing complete quality primary education to all children in Ethiopia by 2020. Click HERE to register online securely.

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In this episode Raj Taneja talks about previous events, Wet Paint at TRUNK gallery, DJ Diamond at OPUS Hotel, Oktoberfest at Alpen Hall, Grey Goose’s Arbiter of Cool Competition, and upcoming events, Carrie Wheeler and Sistar Films Red Carpet at Red Squared, Mike Relm at the Commodore, FMA – Sky360 at the Centre and Zbignew Brzezinski with the Fraser Institute at the Four Seasons.

Check out TALK 1410AM, The Buzz of Vancouver online, HERE and don’t forget to tune in Thursday mornings at 9:15 am.

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In this episode Raj Taneja speaks about previous events Passions at Dr. Peter Center, Imagine1Day’s Garage Sale, and upcoming events, Wet Paint at TRUNK gallery, Oktoberfest at the Alpen Hall, Dubforms 10 at Open Studios and the Farmers’ Market at VanDusen Gardens.

Check out TALK 1410AM, The Buzz of Vancouver online, HERE and don’t forget to tune in Thursday mornings at 9:15 am.