We had the pleasure of getting a first-hand look at Emilio Rojas’ process while recently hosting the artist for a residency at the AGGV. The first boundary is the flesh is a three-channel video performance installation by artist Emilio Rojas commissioned by the AGGV as part of the exhibition, “Architectures of Protection”, on view until October 26, 2025.
The AGGV has been fortunate to receive outstanding gifts of works of art over the years, including this recent acquisition, a painting of 1965 entitled, Buoys, from Dr. Aileen P. McConnell. AGGV Chief Curator, Steven McNeil shares a brief history of this exciting acquisition.
In a recent conversation, Roger Lee, art historian, collector, and longtime supporter of the Gallery, spoke with AGGV Curator of Asian Art, Dr. Heng Wu, and reflected on his journey with art, the importance of Asian representation in museums, and the meaningful ties between personal memory and public heritage.
In this ongoing article series, Anu Henderson continues sharing the history of the Gallery. In this edition Colin Graham arrives in Victoria from San Francisco and moves into the Spencer Mansion.
Now that submissions have been selected, Erin Cooper, AGGV Art Rental + Sales Coordinator is excited to give us a small sneak peek at some of the artworks that will be hung in the upcoming Summer Small Works Show & Sale, one of Victoria’s favourite recurring art shows, exhibiting an eclectic array of fabulous artworks by artists local to Victoria and the Gulf Islands.
Welcome to the West Coast, where art happens! Andria Winters, AGGV Gallery Shop Coordinator is proud to host over 200 local artists, and with that, a multitude of talent.