SYMBIOSIS: A SHARED LOVE OF MUSHROOMS
By Mel Granley, AGGV Assistant Curator
If you’re excited by all things mycorrhizal, then the AGGV’s upcoming exhibition Symbiosis is the show for you!
By Mel Granley, AGGV Assistant Curator
If you’re excited by all things mycorrhizal, then the AGGV’s upcoming exhibition Symbiosis is the show for you!
By Rain Cabana Boucher
In 2021, I was walking to my studio when I received a call from the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria. I was unsure what the call could be about and was taken aback when I heard that I was a recipient of the Takao Tanabe Prize…
By Dr, Heng Wu, AGGV Curator of Asian Art
The Blue and White exhibition was so well received that a catalogue was created with the aim to provide an alternative way to enjoy the themes throughout the exhibition.
Have you ever heard of a stone stylist? Holly Unsworth selects special stones from the creeks, rivers, and beaches of […]
By AGGV & Threshold Housing Society
Throughout December Lindsay Katsitsakatste Delaronde joined 12 participants at the AGGV for a hands-on workshop inspired by the Gallery’s previous exhibition Adorned. In particular, the Gallery was thrilled to have 5 youth from Thresholds Housing Society join us in learning about self exploration and ancestral ties through Indigenous beading and moccasin making.
By John Manson, Gallery Shop Coordinator
The theme of the Gallery Shop Reading List this issue is New Arrivals. We are showcasing a variety of lovely books that have arrived to the shop in the past month. You’ll notice that a lot of the books have to do with mushrooms, in celebration of our Symbiosis exhibition, opening April 1.
This article is posted anonymously to protect the identity of the authors.
The brutal killing of Mahsa (Jina) Amini by the “Morality Police” over “improper hijab” sparked strong protests by Iranians all over the world. These protests soon grew into a women-led revolutionary movement for freedom in Iran. Its slogan, “Zan – Zendegi – Azadi,” which translates to “Woman, Life, Freedom,” has been a recurrent theme in many art pieces created over the past few months to express the disdain towards the regime and to raise international awareness.
By Hilary Potosnak, AGGV Tours & Studio Coordinator
One of our popular reoccurring public programs at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria is Family Sunday.
By Hilary Potosnak, AGGV Tours & Studio Coordinator
After a very successful winter season, the AGGV Studio team is pleased to present a whole new slate of classes for learners of all ages.