TAKAO TANABE: 100 YEARS
This fall we honour the iconic Canadian artist Takao Tanabe, who turns 100 years old on September 16. In this article, we reflect on Tanabe’s remarkable life and career. Written by Anu Henderson, AGGV Partnership Specialist.
MATERIAL ENCOUNTERS IN THE ROGER LEE GALLERY OF ASIAN ART: AMBER
‘When a tiger dies, its soul (spirit) penetrates into the earth, and is a stone. This object resembles amber, and is therefore called hupo (琥珀) (‘tiger’s soul’). [i]
LOVE SONGS TO END COLONIZATION
Love Songs to End Colonization is an ongoing project by Peter Morin and Jimmie Kilpatrick that layers language, music, pop-culture, community, and the critiquing colonialism to help build a more meaningfully connected world.
Q&A WITH EMILY LUCE AND RODNEY SAYERS
Klehwetua Rodney Sayers’ “Tiickin, Ride the Lightning” is a vibrant visual pun that deftly integrates nuučaanuł and popular cultures. The serigraph was brought into the AGGV collection in 2018, not long after he and Emily Luce presented “Paƛšiʔaƛma (The Fire is Just Starting)” at the Gallery.
THE ARTIST’S STUDIO: JENNIFER FORBERG
The AGGV’s Art Rental + Sales program has been host to hundreds of local artists over the years, allowing a wide variety of artwork to be offered to the public. In this new AGGV Magazine series, we follow Art Rental + Sales Coordinator, Erin Cooper, as she visits program artists’ studios to reveal inspirations, processes, musings, and more.
GALLERY SHOP DEEP DIVE
Bringing the best of Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands to you! The Gallery Shop works with over 100 island artisans as we continue to share, support, and encourage artists in their creative endeavours. Please allow us to introduce three Gallery Shop artists and their inspiring work. Written by Andria Winters, AGGV Gallery Shop Coordinator.
THOSE GORGEOUS GEORGIANS
Art Tours are a vital (and vibrant) aspect of the Associates’ fundraising efforts in support of the Gallery, providing travelers with art-focused opportunities to experience fascinating destinations with an expert. The Gorgeous Georgians trip was Dr. Berry’s third Art Tour for the Associates, following successful trips to France and Spain. Previously, Barry Till, AGGV Asian Art Curator Emeritus, has led visits to Japan, South Korea, India, Sri Lanka, Laos, Viet Nam, and Cambodia. Written by Larissa Ciupka, Gallery Associates.