For nearly five decades, Hornby Island-based artist Ann Newdigate (1934-2023) nurtured a fibre arts practice imbued with critical dialogue through social and political engagement. In February 2025, the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria acquired fourteen textile-based artworks and corresponding studies by Newdigate. – Written by Toby Lawrence, AGGV Curator of Contemporary Art.
In a recent and inspiring exchange, we had the pleasure of corresponding with the renowned Canadian artist, Meryl McMaster, delving into the intricate layers of her artistic practice and exploring the depth and creativity behind the exhibition, “Meryl McMaster: Bloodline”, currently on view at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria.
On November 23, 2024, Holly Timpener ascended and descended the staircase in the AGGV Spencer Mansion foyer for nearly 7 hours. Throughout the day, over 100 visitors witnessed Timpener’s intentional series of actions. Toby Lawrence, AGGV Curator of Contemporary Art, shares her thoughts on the performance and the experience it created within the Gallery space.
Brillo Box (3¢ off), screening in the Drury Gallery, explores the journey of an Andy Warhol sculpture from family heirloom to $3M auction piece, highlighting the evolving value of art. It complements the From Warhol to Banksy exhibition at the AGGV, running through April 27, 2025.
Founded in 2002, the Sobey Art Award is funded by the Sobey Art Foundation and organized and presented by the National Gallery of Canada. This prestigious award comes with recognition both within Canada and internationally, as well as a career-launching prize of $100,000. Steven McNeil, AGGV Chief Curator & Director of Collections and Exhibitions, who attended the award ceremony, shines the spotlight on this year’s winner, Nico Williams.