Concept
The Unknown Knowns, an acrostic of the name of the last Stanley Park polar bear, Tuk, is a creative interdisciplinary project introduced by Vancouver based theatre company Boca Del Lupo, in conjunction with a working group of artists. The Unknown Knowns will breathe life back into a forgotten cultural legacy of Vancouver by creating a framework for artistic exploration to investigate and interpret the Stanley Park polar bear pit with the purpose of developing and sharing pieces of work.
History
Key Objectives
• Activation of disused and redundant public site
• Rejuvenate a deteriorating Vancouver landmark
• Investigate how creative exploration can animate unused spaces
• Explore how the arts can engage cultural communities in Vancouver’s heritage
• Create site specific legacy of use for future public programs
The Unknown Knowns 