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Gallery Shop Artisan Feature: Jewelry by Warren Steven Scott

Evoking Place: The Landscapes of Maud Lewis

In the Present Moment: Memories and Another Milestone!

Reflecting on National Indigenous Peoples Day

Where My Heart Settles, Is Where My Home Is

A Social Summer Celebrating the Art Community

Month: June 2021

Immersive Storytelling Environments: An Interview With Artist Howie Tsui

June 1, 2021August 26, 2021 art

Vancouver-based artist Howie Tsui (Tsui Ho Yan / 徐浩恩) is currently in the process of installing Retainers of Anarchy at the AGGV. In anticipation of the opening, on June 12, Tsui spoke with us about his art practice in an e-interview.

 Contemporary Art, Installation Art

Artist In Our Collection: Wu Guanzhong (1919-2010)

June 1, 2021May 31, 2021 art

By Audrey Wang, AGGV Volunteer

Wu Guanzhong is one of the best known Chinese painters in the world, often associated with the founding of the modern Chinese painting genre.

 Asian Art Collection

Celebrating Art with the AGGV Gallery Shop Reading List

June 1, 2021May 31, 2021 art

The theme for this quarter’s reading list is Celebrating Art. These books, which are all available in the Gallery Shop, offer approaches to exploring the joy of making art.

 Uncategorised

Cross-Cultural Communication: Blue and White in the 17th-Century World Economy

June 1, 2021May 31, 2021 art

By Audrey Wang, AGGV Volunteer

The AGGV exhibition, Blue & White, is a wonderful demonstration of cross-cultural exchange between China and the rest of the world, through a singular commodity – blue and white porcelain.

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10 Things To Know About Kraak Porcelains

June 1, 2021May 31, 2021 art

Kraak wares were made in the 17th century by mass production at the Chinese Jingdezhen kilns in Jiangxi province to meet the demands of the Portuguese market, and later the Dutch market.

 Asian Art Collection

Say What? Art Terms for Beginners, Part 17

June 1, 2021May 31, 2021 art

Our art terminology article this quarter continues with the theme of the current exhibition, “Blue and White”, with terms like Qingbai, klapmutsen and Delftware.

 Art Terminology, Asian Art Collection

An AGGV Studio Chat: With Oona McClure & April Caverhill

June 1, 2021May 31, 2021 art

Over the past year the AGGV Studio has pivoted, reimagined, and adapted its programming to respond to issues arising from the pandemic. Oona McClure (Studio Coordinator & Instructor) and April Caverhill (Studio Instructor) had a little chat about what they enjoy about being part of the AGGV Studio.

 AGGV Studio

A Creative Community Summer: AGGV Celebration of Art & The TD Artist Guide

June 1, 2021June 2, 2021 art

By Julia Pauselius, AGGV Supervisor, Event Production and Curatorial Projects

This year, we are able to build on the success of the 2020 TD Artist Guide, and are inviting other arts organizations to share their work and programs with the public, building a month-long series that does what we love to do the most: be creative and share our wealth with one another.

 Uncategorised

Middle School Students learn to DJ

June 1, 2021May 31, 2021 art

Over the course of eight weeks, our music exploratory class of 8th grade students at Arbutus Global Middle School have been working in partnership with the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria on a DJ workshop under the guidance of Tera, also known as DJ Nova Jade.

 Education Programs

Art Quiz: Religions, Myths & Stories

June 1, 2021May 31, 2021 art

The theme of our art quiz is religious and mythological iconography. Let’s see what you recall from stories you listened to as a child!

 AGGV Collection, Asian Art Collection

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