On February 10, 2022 the AGGV hosted a virtual online conversation with the curators of the exhibition Denyse Thomasos: Odyssey, Gaëtane Verna, Director of The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery, and Sarah Milroy, chief curator at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection. They were joined by Victoria based award winning novelist Esi Edugyan who contributed to the exhibition publication. This conversation with Verna, Milroy and Edugyan was an opportunity to hear about Thomasos from a range of perspectives.
Month: March 2022
Gallery Shop Reading List: Fresh Insight
By John Manson, Gallery Shop Coordinator
The theme of the Gallery Shop Reading list this quarter is Fresh Insight. These titles are all new to the Gallery Shop (or have recently returned) and they each reflect an underrepresented perspective in some way.
Launching the #WIP Podcast
By Marina DiMaio, Digital Print Assets Coordinator
There are many layers involved in creating meaningful out-of-the-box gallery programs – layers that are steeped in relationship building with artists and local communities. We are thrilled to be launching a brand new podcast that we hope will offer our audiences a bit more transparency of process and insight from behind the scenes!
Artist In Our Collection: Hiroshi Yoshida
By Audrey Wang, AGGV Volunteer
Hiroshi Yoshida (Japanese, 1876-1950) is well known not only as a master print-maker in the early part of the 20th century, but also as an avid traveler and a proponent of a blending of modern Western and traditional Japanese art techniques.
Meet the Artists: More from the Art Rental & Sales Stable
By Daisy Duncan, Retail Assistant
Learn more about the talented artists featured in the Art Rental & Sales Spring Show & Sales!
Gallery Shop Artisan Highlight: Queen Bee Farms
By John Manson, Gallery Shop Coordinator
If you’ve ever browsed the Gallery Shop, you’ll know that the space is packed full with all sorts of treasures – many of which are from talented local artists, artisans, and small businesses. While the items speak for themselves, we’d like to share a little more about the creators with you, starting with Queen Bee Farms!
Say What? Art Terms For Beginners, Part 20
Inspired by Howie Tsui’s immersive storytelling video installation, Retainers of Anarchy, that was on exhibition at the AGGV last year, this edition of Art Terms For the Beginner delves into terminology specific to digital art.
Family Sunday Virtual Round-Up
Check out some of the digital offerings that have been produced by the Family Sunday team!
Navigating Asia’s Digital Art Landscape Through NFTs
By Audrey Wang, AGGV Volunteer
NFTs are disrupting the art market and the way we see art. Crypto art and its trading platform of blockchains as Non-Fungible Tokens are together creating an art movement at this very moment, whether we’re on board with it or not.
10 Things To Know About Colour Theory in Art
By Audrey Wang, AGGV Volunteer
Colour theory is a set of fundamental principles for painting that demonstrates the relationship between colours and the physiological impacts of colour combinations. At its most basic, it teaches artists how to combine colours to create other colours. For example, yellow and blue make green.