Steven McNeil, AGGV Chief Curator & Director of Collections and Exhibitions, shares much anticipated news about the Gallery’s permanent collections and the diverse selection of works to be exhibited in two newly dedicated Gallery spaces. The ongoing exhibition, A View From Here: Reimagining the AGGV Collections, will boast a rotating selection of some of the Gallery’s finest pieces.
Crossing: Art, Heritage and Personal Journeys opened on the Lunar New Year, February 10, and by no coincidence. Crossing delves into the intricate narratives of three local artists, who, along with their families, embarked on transformative journeys from Asia to Canada.
AGGV Membership and Donor Services Coordinator, Tony Adams, reminds us of all the ways AGGV Membership connects our community to the arts, and gives us opportunities to celebrate art together.
Hitomi Harama, Kimono and Japanese Culture Specialist, shares the meaning of kimono, and how it evolves throughout generations.
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.