In anticipation of our upcoming exhibition, Beauty of Mending: Kintsugi and Beyond, featuring work by “Ceramic Therapist/Kintsugi Artist”, Naoko Fukumaru, Dr. Heng Wu, AGGV Curator of Asian Art tells us about the history of Kintsugi, and why there is so much more to this unique repair technique than meets the eye.
In an upcoming performance art piece, Holly Timpener will be spending 8 hours in the Spencer Mansion foyer of the AGGV, activating the space with a “durational performance that resists normative spoon-fed ideas and perceptions of gender.”
This fall, the Massey Sales Gallery will feature Sanctuary and Light: Paintings by Miles Lowry, courtesy of Art Rental and Sales. Karen Cooper, AGGV Art Rental & Sales Consultant, tells us about how the upcoming Show & Sale came to be and speaks with the multifaceted artist about his work.
This October marks the 80th anniversary of the first meeting of the Vancouver Island chapter of the Canadian Federation of Artists, a historical date long considered the Gallery’s birth date. It was this small but dedicated group that evolved into the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria. Part 1 of a 2-part series written by AGGV Administrator, Curatorial and Learning & Engagement, Anu Henderson.
The Winter Small Works Show & Sale will be coming to you once again this November. In addition to the amazing artworks, the Massey Sales Gallery itself becomes a work of art, with its vibrant, locally created works of art strung frame-to-frame. Get a taste of what’s to come in this much anticipated sneak preview.
Early this summer, the AGGV hosted a workshop series called Ceramics in the Courtyard. Participant and writer Danielle Pope reflects on the visceral experiences that effected her throughout this six-part ceramics event.
This summer, Coast Salish Artist, Virgil Sampson led a demonstration featuring his traditional drum-making skills and teachings. If you missed this intimate gathering, take a moment to enjoy this visual recap of an evening of sharing.
After a summer full of creativity and fun, Meghan Krauss, AGGV Studio Coordinator, reminisces about the great times had by our Art Camp students, and looks ahead to the exciting educational opportunities coming up this fall.
Always full of fun and creative items, our beloved shop is a gem to discover. After a fun and transformative summer, the weather is changing and so is the Gallery Shop. Andria Winters, AGGV Gallery Shop Coordinator, is here to let you know what to look forward to this fall.