Latitude 53 Contemporary Visual Culture, more commonly known as Latitude 53, is an artist-run centre in Edmonton, Alberta.
Founded in 1973[1] by a collective of Edmonton artists. As far back as 1991, Latitude 53 has been heralded as "consistently been the most interesting, risk-taking public gallery in town for years."[2] In 2013, they relocated from their main floor space in the Great West Saddlery Building to their current home at 10242 - 106 Street in Edmonton.[3][4] Latitude 53 is a member of Alberta Association of Artist-run centres.[5]
↑ Fish, Griwkowsky (15 Nov 2012). "rtist-run space comes down to earth; latitude 53 move will mean accessibility, larger projects". Edmonton Journal. ProQuest1170496821.
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