It’s a bloody shame.
The Sugar Cube Gallery the smallest creative space in the city is gone as of October. The gallery located on 17th Avenue S.W. was informed that the space has already been leased.
Due to the size of the space (approximately 3 x 5 feet) there’s a strong chance that it will be used for advertising. Just what the city needs less unique creative expression and more advertising.
Sugarcube has been fighting for survival ever since a ridiculous complaint about Naked not Nude: The Slow Dissection of Sally Raab which featured the artist standing behind anatomical drawings.
The gallery was hoping that the owners of the property would come to their senses and allow the gallery to continue operating freely. The property management company for the building View West Management wanted to review any future exhibitions.
In an email to the gallery this summer View West said it wanted to "ensure that all art displays are first approved by our office prior to them being displayed in the showcase." Needless to say that was a problematic proposal.
No one from View West was available for comment but I was directed to call back next week.
The gallery is planning to have an event to celebrate/mourn the gallery. We’ll keep you posted on details.
