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SUMMARY:IDENTICI? Book Launch\, Artist Talk\, Workshop and Exhibition by Alice Cao
DESCRIPTION:Lipont Gallery is proud to collaborate with Vancouver-based artist Alice Cao to present a series of events celebrating her new wordless picture book\, IDENTICI?. This program includes an exhibition\, an artist talk\, an exhibition\, and a hands-on creative workshop designed for art lovers and families alike. \nBook Signing + Artist Talk\nSunday\, Jan 11\, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Free Event) \nPublished by the renowned Italian publisher Carthusia Edizioni\, IDENTICI? is a powerful wordless narrative that explores the struggle against conformity and the value of diversity. In a world that tries to shape us\, it is increasingly challenging to be our true selves; we are afraid of being different\, of not being accepted. The protagonist of the story faces this very struggle. In an attempt to fit in\, she disguises herself. But when an unexpected incident reveals her true self\, something magical happens—she discovers others who are just as unique as she is\, making new friends who love her for who she truly is. This silent book celebrates diversity and the courage to be our true selves\, suitable for readers of all ages. \nIDENTICI? was a finalist for the Silent Book Contest-Gianni De Conno Award and was exhibited at the 2024 Bologna Children’s Book Fair and the Turin International Book Fair\, Italy’s largest book fair. \nBook Illustration Workshop\nSaturday\, Jan 17\, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM ($20 Cash at door\, limited to 20 participants) \nOn January 17\, 2-4pm\, Alice Cao will lead an exclusive Picture Book Illustration Workshop ($20 cash at door\, limited to 20 participants)\, inviting participants into the playful and imaginative world of visual storytelling. \nThrough hands-on activities and creative exploration\, Alice will share how stories and emotions can come alive through colour\, composition\, and character. Participants will experiment with a variety of drawing approaches\, discover new ways of thinking visually\, and unlock their own creative voices through image-making. \n\nExhibition Dates\nJan 10 – 18\, 2026 (Open daily 10am -5pm\, Free admission\, or by appointment here. \nLocation\nLipont Place\, 2nd Floor (No elevator)\, 4211 No. 3 Road\, Richmond\, BC \nParking\nFree parking on the south side of the building only. Please do not park on the north side. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/identici-book-launch-artist-talk-workshop-and-exhibition-by-alice-cao/2026-01-10/
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SUMMARY:IDENTICI? Book Launch\, Artist Talk\, Workshop and Exhibition by Alice Cao
DESCRIPTION:Lipont Gallery is proud to collaborate with Vancouver-based artist Alice Cao to present a series of events celebrating her new wordless picture book\, IDENTICI?. This program includes an exhibition\, an artist talk\, an exhibition\, and a hands-on creative workshop designed for art lovers and families alike. \nBook Signing + Artist Talk\nSunday\, Jan 11\, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Free Event) \nPublished by the renowned Italian publisher Carthusia Edizioni\, IDENTICI? is a powerful wordless narrative that explores the struggle against conformity and the value of diversity. In a world that tries to shape us\, it is increasingly challenging to be our true selves; we are afraid of being different\, of not being accepted. The protagonist of the story faces this very struggle. In an attempt to fit in\, she disguises herself. But when an unexpected incident reveals her true self\, something magical happens—she discovers others who are just as unique as she is\, making new friends who love her for who she truly is. This silent book celebrates diversity and the courage to be our true selves\, suitable for readers of all ages. \nIDENTICI? was a finalist for the Silent Book Contest-Gianni De Conno Award and was exhibited at the 2024 Bologna Children’s Book Fair and the Turin International Book Fair\, Italy’s largest book fair. \nBook Illustration Workshop\nSaturday\, Jan 17\, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM ($20 Cash at door\, limited to 20 participants) \nOn January 17\, 2-4pm\, Alice Cao will lead an exclusive Picture Book Illustration Workshop ($20 cash at door\, limited to 20 participants)\, inviting participants into the playful and imaginative world of visual storytelling. \nThrough hands-on activities and creative exploration\, Alice will share how stories and emotions can come alive through colour\, composition\, and character. Participants will experiment with a variety of drawing approaches\, discover new ways of thinking visually\, and unlock their own creative voices through image-making. \n\nExhibition Dates\nJan 10 – 18\, 2026 (Open daily 10am -5pm\, Free admission\, or by appointment here. \nLocation\nLipont Place\, 2nd Floor (No elevator)\, 4211 No. 3 Road\, Richmond\, BC \nParking\nFree parking on the south side of the building only. Please do not park on the north side. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/identici-book-launch-artist-talk-workshop-and-exhibition-by-alice-cao/2026-01-11/
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SUMMARY:IDENTICI? Book Launch\, Artist Talk\, Workshop and Exhibition by Alice Cao
DESCRIPTION:Lipont Gallery is proud to collaborate with Vancouver-based artist Alice Cao to present a series of events celebrating her new wordless picture book\, IDENTICI?. This program includes an exhibition\, an artist talk\, an exhibition\, and a hands-on creative workshop designed for art lovers and families alike. \nBook Signing + Artist Talk\nSunday\, Jan 11\, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Free Event) \nPublished by the renowned Italian publisher Carthusia Edizioni\, IDENTICI? is a powerful wordless narrative that explores the struggle against conformity and the value of diversity. In a world that tries to shape us\, it is increasingly challenging to be our true selves; we are afraid of being different\, of not being accepted. The protagonist of the story faces this very struggle. In an attempt to fit in\, she disguises herself. But when an unexpected incident reveals her true self\, something magical happens—she discovers others who are just as unique as she is\, making new friends who love her for who she truly is. This silent book celebrates diversity and the courage to be our true selves\, suitable for readers of all ages. \nIDENTICI? was a finalist for the Silent Book Contest-Gianni De Conno Award and was exhibited at the 2024 Bologna Children’s Book Fair and the Turin International Book Fair\, Italy’s largest book fair. \nBook Illustration Workshop\nSaturday\, Jan 17\, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM ($20 Cash at door\, limited to 20 participants) \nOn January 17\, 2-4pm\, Alice Cao will lead an exclusive Picture Book Illustration Workshop ($20 cash at door\, limited to 20 participants)\, inviting participants into the playful and imaginative world of visual storytelling. \nThrough hands-on activities and creative exploration\, Alice will share how stories and emotions can come alive through colour\, composition\, and character. Participants will experiment with a variety of drawing approaches\, discover new ways of thinking visually\, and unlock their own creative voices through image-making. \n\nExhibition Dates\nJan 10 – 18\, 2026 (Open daily 10am -5pm\, Free admission\, or by appointment here. \nLocation\nLipont Place\, 2nd Floor (No elevator)\, 4211 No. 3 Road\, Richmond\, BC \nParking\nFree parking on the south side of the building only. Please do not park on the north side. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/identici-book-launch-artist-talk-workshop-and-exhibition-by-alice-cao/2026-01-12/
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SUMMARY:IDENTICI? Book Launch\, Artist Talk\, Workshop and Exhibition by Alice Cao
DESCRIPTION:Lipont Gallery is proud to collaborate with Vancouver-based artist Alice Cao to present a series of events celebrating her new wordless picture book\, IDENTICI?. This program includes an exhibition\, an artist talk\, an exhibition\, and a hands-on creative workshop designed for art lovers and families alike. \nBook Signing + Artist Talk\nSunday\, Jan 11\, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Free Event) \nPublished by the renowned Italian publisher Carthusia Edizioni\, IDENTICI? is a powerful wordless narrative that explores the struggle against conformity and the value of diversity. In a world that tries to shape us\, it is increasingly challenging to be our true selves; we are afraid of being different\, of not being accepted. The protagonist of the story faces this very struggle. In an attempt to fit in\, she disguises herself. But when an unexpected incident reveals her true self\, something magical happens—she discovers others who are just as unique as she is\, making new friends who love her for who she truly is. This silent book celebrates diversity and the courage to be our true selves\, suitable for readers of all ages. \nIDENTICI? was a finalist for the Silent Book Contest-Gianni De Conno Award and was exhibited at the 2024 Bologna Children’s Book Fair and the Turin International Book Fair\, Italy’s largest book fair. \nBook Illustration Workshop\nSaturday\, Jan 17\, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM ($20 Cash at door\, limited to 20 participants) \nOn January 17\, 2-4pm\, Alice Cao will lead an exclusive Picture Book Illustration Workshop ($20 cash at door\, limited to 20 participants)\, inviting participants into the playful and imaginative world of visual storytelling. \nThrough hands-on activities and creative exploration\, Alice will share how stories and emotions can come alive through colour\, composition\, and character. Participants will experiment with a variety of drawing approaches\, discover new ways of thinking visually\, and unlock their own creative voices through image-making. \n\nExhibition Dates\nJan 10 – 18\, 2026 (Open daily 10am -5pm\, Free admission\, or by appointment here. \nLocation\nLipont Place\, 2nd Floor (No elevator)\, 4211 No. 3 Road\, Richmond\, BC \nParking\nFree parking on the south side of the building only. Please do not park on the north side. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/identici-book-launch-artist-talk-workshop-and-exhibition-by-alice-cao/2026-01-13/
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SUMMARY:IDENTICI? Book Launch\, Artist Talk\, Workshop and Exhibition by Alice Cao
DESCRIPTION:Lipont Gallery is proud to collaborate with Vancouver-based artist Alice Cao to present a series of events celebrating her new wordless picture book\, IDENTICI?. This program includes an exhibition\, an artist talk\, an exhibition\, and a hands-on creative workshop designed for art lovers and families alike. \nBook Signing + Artist Talk\nSunday\, Jan 11\, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Free Event) \nPublished by the renowned Italian publisher Carthusia Edizioni\, IDENTICI? is a powerful wordless narrative that explores the struggle against conformity and the value of diversity. In a world that tries to shape us\, it is increasingly challenging to be our true selves; we are afraid of being different\, of not being accepted. The protagonist of the story faces this very struggle. In an attempt to fit in\, she disguises herself. But when an unexpected incident reveals her true self\, something magical happens—she discovers others who are just as unique as she is\, making new friends who love her for who she truly is. This silent book celebrates diversity and the courage to be our true selves\, suitable for readers of all ages. \nIDENTICI? was a finalist for the Silent Book Contest-Gianni De Conno Award and was exhibited at the 2024 Bologna Children’s Book Fair and the Turin International Book Fair\, Italy’s largest book fair. \nBook Illustration Workshop\nSaturday\, Jan 17\, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM ($20 Cash at door\, limited to 20 participants) \nOn January 17\, 2-4pm\, Alice Cao will lead an exclusive Picture Book Illustration Workshop ($20 cash at door\, limited to 20 participants)\, inviting participants into the playful and imaginative world of visual storytelling. \nThrough hands-on activities and creative exploration\, Alice will share how stories and emotions can come alive through colour\, composition\, and character. Participants will experiment with a variety of drawing approaches\, discover new ways of thinking visually\, and unlock their own creative voices through image-making. \n\nExhibition Dates\nJan 10 – 18\, 2026 (Open daily 10am -5pm\, Free admission\, or by appointment here. \nLocation\nLipont Place\, 2nd Floor (No elevator)\, 4211 No. 3 Road\, Richmond\, BC \nParking\nFree parking on the south side of the building only. Please do not park on the north side. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/identici-book-launch-artist-talk-workshop-and-exhibition-by-alice-cao/2026-01-14/
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SUMMARY:IDENTICI? Book Launch\, Artist Talk\, Workshop and Exhibition by Alice Cao
DESCRIPTION:Lipont Gallery is proud to collaborate with Vancouver-based artist Alice Cao to present a series of events celebrating her new wordless picture book\, IDENTICI?. This program includes an exhibition\, an artist talk\, an exhibition\, and a hands-on creative workshop designed for art lovers and families alike. \nBook Signing + Artist Talk\nSunday\, Jan 11\, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Free Event) \nPublished by the renowned Italian publisher Carthusia Edizioni\, IDENTICI? is a powerful wordless narrative that explores the struggle against conformity and the value of diversity. In a world that tries to shape us\, it is increasingly challenging to be our true selves; we are afraid of being different\, of not being accepted. The protagonist of the story faces this very struggle. In an attempt to fit in\, she disguises herself. But when an unexpected incident reveals her true self\, something magical happens—she discovers others who are just as unique as she is\, making new friends who love her for who she truly is. This silent book celebrates diversity and the courage to be our true selves\, suitable for readers of all ages. \nIDENTICI? was a finalist for the Silent Book Contest-Gianni De Conno Award and was exhibited at the 2024 Bologna Children’s Book Fair and the Turin International Book Fair\, Italy’s largest book fair. \nBook Illustration Workshop\nSaturday\, Jan 17\, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM ($20 Cash at door\, limited to 20 participants) \nOn January 17\, 2-4pm\, Alice Cao will lead an exclusive Picture Book Illustration Workshop ($20 cash at door\, limited to 20 participants)\, inviting participants into the playful and imaginative world of visual storytelling. \nThrough hands-on activities and creative exploration\, Alice will share how stories and emotions can come alive through colour\, composition\, and character. Participants will experiment with a variety of drawing approaches\, discover new ways of thinking visually\, and unlock their own creative voices through image-making. \n\nExhibition Dates\nJan 10 – 18\, 2026 (Open daily 10am -5pm\, Free admission\, or by appointment here. \nLocation\nLipont Place\, 2nd Floor (No elevator)\, 4211 No. 3 Road\, Richmond\, BC \nParking\nFree parking on the south side of the building only. Please do not park on the north side. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/identici-book-launch-artist-talk-workshop-and-exhibition-by-alice-cao/2026-01-15/
LOCATION:Lipont Gallery\, 4211 No. 3 Road\, Richmond\, V6x 2C3
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SUMMARY:IDENTICI? Book Launch\, Artist Talk\, Workshop and Exhibition by Alice Cao
DESCRIPTION:Lipont Gallery is proud to collaborate with Vancouver-based artist Alice Cao to present a series of events celebrating her new wordless picture book\, IDENTICI?. This program includes an exhibition\, an artist talk\, an exhibition\, and a hands-on creative workshop designed for art lovers and families alike. \nBook Signing + Artist Talk\nSunday\, Jan 11\, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Free Event) \nPublished by the renowned Italian publisher Carthusia Edizioni\, IDENTICI? is a powerful wordless narrative that explores the struggle against conformity and the value of diversity. In a world that tries to shape us\, it is increasingly challenging to be our true selves; we are afraid of being different\, of not being accepted. The protagonist of the story faces this very struggle. In an attempt to fit in\, she disguises herself. But when an unexpected incident reveals her true self\, something magical happens—she discovers others who are just as unique as she is\, making new friends who love her for who she truly is. This silent book celebrates diversity and the courage to be our true selves\, suitable for readers of all ages. \nIDENTICI? was a finalist for the Silent Book Contest-Gianni De Conno Award and was exhibited at the 2024 Bologna Children’s Book Fair and the Turin International Book Fair\, Italy’s largest book fair. \nBook Illustration Workshop\nSaturday\, Jan 17\, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM ($20 Cash at door\, limited to 20 participants) \nOn January 17\, 2-4pm\, Alice Cao will lead an exclusive Picture Book Illustration Workshop ($20 cash at door\, limited to 20 participants)\, inviting participants into the playful and imaginative world of visual storytelling. \nThrough hands-on activities and creative exploration\, Alice will share how stories and emotions can come alive through colour\, composition\, and character. Participants will experiment with a variety of drawing approaches\, discover new ways of thinking visually\, and unlock their own creative voices through image-making. \n\nExhibition Dates\nJan 10 – 18\, 2026 (Open daily 10am -5pm\, Free admission\, or by appointment here. \nLocation\nLipont Place\, 2nd Floor (No elevator)\, 4211 No. 3 Road\, Richmond\, BC \nParking\nFree parking on the south side of the building only. Please do not park on the north side. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/identici-book-launch-artist-talk-workshop-and-exhibition-by-alice-cao/2026-01-16/
LOCATION:Lipont Gallery\, 4211 No. 3 Road\, Richmond\, V6x 2C3
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SUMMARY:IDENTICI? Book Launch\, Artist Talk\, Workshop and Exhibition by Alice Cao
DESCRIPTION:Lipont Gallery is proud to collaborate with Vancouver-based artist Alice Cao to present a series of events celebrating her new wordless picture book\, IDENTICI?. This program includes an exhibition\, an artist talk\, an exhibition\, and a hands-on creative workshop designed for art lovers and families alike. \nBook Signing + Artist Talk\nSunday\, Jan 11\, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Free Event) \nPublished by the renowned Italian publisher Carthusia Edizioni\, IDENTICI? is a powerful wordless narrative that explores the struggle against conformity and the value of diversity. In a world that tries to shape us\, it is increasingly challenging to be our true selves; we are afraid of being different\, of not being accepted. The protagonist of the story faces this very struggle. In an attempt to fit in\, she disguises herself. But when an unexpected incident reveals her true self\, something magical happens—she discovers others who are just as unique as she is\, making new friends who love her for who she truly is. This silent book celebrates diversity and the courage to be our true selves\, suitable for readers of all ages. \nIDENTICI? was a finalist for the Silent Book Contest-Gianni De Conno Award and was exhibited at the 2024 Bologna Children’s Book Fair and the Turin International Book Fair\, Italy’s largest book fair. \nBook Illustration Workshop\nSaturday\, Jan 17\, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM ($20 Cash at door\, limited to 20 participants) \nOn January 17\, 2-4pm\, Alice Cao will lead an exclusive Picture Book Illustration Workshop ($20 cash at door\, limited to 20 participants)\, inviting participants into the playful and imaginative world of visual storytelling. \nThrough hands-on activities and creative exploration\, Alice will share how stories and emotions can come alive through colour\, composition\, and character. Participants will experiment with a variety of drawing approaches\, discover new ways of thinking visually\, and unlock their own creative voices through image-making. \n\nExhibition Dates\nJan 10 – 18\, 2026 (Open daily 10am -5pm\, Free admission\, or by appointment here. \nLocation\nLipont Place\, 2nd Floor (No elevator)\, 4211 No. 3 Road\, Richmond\, BC \nParking\nFree parking on the south side of the building only. Please do not park on the north side. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/identici-book-launch-artist-talk-workshop-and-exhibition-by-alice-cao/2026-01-17/
LOCATION:Lipont Gallery\, 4211 No. 3 Road\, Richmond\, V6x 2C3
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SUMMARY:IDENTICI? Book Launch\, Artist Talk\, Workshop and Exhibition by Alice Cao
DESCRIPTION:Lipont Gallery is proud to collaborate with Vancouver-based artist Alice Cao to present a series of events celebrating her new wordless picture book\, IDENTICI?. This program includes an exhibition\, an artist talk\, an exhibition\, and a hands-on creative workshop designed for art lovers and families alike. \nBook Signing + Artist Talk\nSunday\, Jan 11\, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Free Event) \nPublished by the renowned Italian publisher Carthusia Edizioni\, IDENTICI? is a powerful wordless narrative that explores the struggle against conformity and the value of diversity. In a world that tries to shape us\, it is increasingly challenging to be our true selves; we are afraid of being different\, of not being accepted. The protagonist of the story faces this very struggle. In an attempt to fit in\, she disguises herself. But when an unexpected incident reveals her true self\, something magical happens—she discovers others who are just as unique as she is\, making new friends who love her for who she truly is. This silent book celebrates diversity and the courage to be our true selves\, suitable for readers of all ages. \nIDENTICI? was a finalist for the Silent Book Contest-Gianni De Conno Award and was exhibited at the 2024 Bologna Children’s Book Fair and the Turin International Book Fair\, Italy’s largest book fair. \nBook Illustration Workshop\nSaturday\, Jan 17\, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM ($20 Cash at door\, limited to 20 participants) \nOn January 17\, 2-4pm\, Alice Cao will lead an exclusive Picture Book Illustration Workshop ($20 cash at door\, limited to 20 participants)\, inviting participants into the playful and imaginative world of visual storytelling. \nThrough hands-on activities and creative exploration\, Alice will share how stories and emotions can come alive through colour\, composition\, and character. Participants will experiment with a variety of drawing approaches\, discover new ways of thinking visually\, and unlock their own creative voices through image-making. \n\nExhibition Dates\nJan 10 – 18\, 2026 (Open daily 10am -5pm\, Free admission\, or by appointment here. \nLocation\nLipont Place\, 2nd Floor (No elevator)\, 4211 No. 3 Road\, Richmond\, BC \nParking\nFree parking on the south side of the building only. Please do not park on the north side. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/identici-book-launch-artist-talk-workshop-and-exhibition-by-alice-cao/2026-01-18/
LOCATION:Lipont Gallery\, 4211 No. 3 Road\, Richmond\, V6x 2C3
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