Art Quiz: Religions, Myths & Stories
The theme of our art quiz is religious and mythological iconography. Let’s see what you recall from stories you listened to as a child!
Travel the World Through The Artist’s Eyes
By Audrey Wang, AGGV Volunteer
Through history, travel has had an immeasurable impact on visual culture.
Artist In Our Collection: Myfanwy Pavelic (1916-2007)
By Audrey Wang, AGGV Volunteer
Myfanwy Pavelic’s portraits go far beyond the mere representation of her sitters. Mostly self-taught in her art, Pavelic produces portraits which balance the outer with the inner, countering likeness with her subjects’ emotions, fears, strengths and vulnerabilities.
Art Quiz: Souvenirs of Travel
With travel off the table for the time being, our Art Quiz this quarter brings you on a journey to Europe to whet your appetite for when we can once again travel for leisure.
Artist In Our Collection: Maud Lewis (1903-1970)
By Audrey Wang, AGGV Volunteer
Three paintings by Maud Lewis (1903-1970) were recently gifted to The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria by Frances E. Rose, a wonderful first acquisition for the Gallery of work by the renown Nova Scotian artist.