Art Quiz: Vessels & Their Uses
What on earth could that be? The AGGV’s permanent collection houses a variety of interesting and unusual vessels from around the world. What were the function of these items? Test your knowledge in our quiz!
New Acquisitions in the Asian Art Collection: An Interview with Dr. Heng Wu
Currently on show at the AGGV is Collecting & Connecting: Recent Asian Art Acquisitions. It is the first exhibition curated by Dr. Heng Wu as the new Asian Art Curator at the Gallery. We speak to her about this show, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the logistics of display and her vision for the AGGV’s Asian art collection.
Say What? Art Terms For Beginners
Textile art encompasses a wide range of practices, some which date back millennia. The AGGV is privileged to have in […]
10 Things To Know About Cloisonné Enamel
Cloisonné is an ancient technique of decorating metalware with colourful infills of vitreous enamel.
Escapism Through Chinese Landscape Painting
By Audrey Wang, AGGV Volunteer
The practice of Chinese ink painting was a personal and meditative exercise, the essence of the work derived from the spontaneous expression of feelings. And in the Song dynasty, landscape painting became a symbol of escape and sanctuary from the chaos of reality.
The Spring Flower Count in the AGGV Collection
At the Art Gallery, we have a flower count from our vast art collection. How many varieties can you name in the artworks in this article? Take our quiz and scroll down to the end for the answers!