Among the many highlights in the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria’s Asian art collection, one small bronze object currently on view in the Roger Lee Gallery of Asian Art in the exhibition, “A View From Here”, tells an evocative story about daily life more than two thousand years ago. In this article, Dr. Heng Wu, AGGV Asian Art Curator, gives us an in depth analysis of this historical piece.
FALL into love with local art! Home is where the heart is, especially as the seasons change and the weather cools. Andria Winters, AGGV Gallery Shop Coordinator, highlights some charming items by talented local artisans in the Gallery Shop that will add warmth to your life this fall.
Boasting a lineup of 165 artists showcasing their diverse talents, food vendors offering a variety of culinary delights, community booths providing engaging information and resources, and interactive Imagination Stations designed to inspire creativity, it’s no surprise that more than 50,000 visitors flocked to Moss Street once again for the 36th annual Art Gallery Paint-In, transforming the event into a vibrant hub of artistic expression and community celebration.
During the Exhibition Opening of Beauty of Mending: Kintsugi and Beyond, we were delighted to host featured exhibition artist, Naoko Fukumaru, as she demonstrated the traditional craft of repairing shattered ceramics with laquer and gold, and in case you missed it, please enjoy some visual highlights from the demonstration.
Join AGGV Studio Coordinator, Meghan Krauss as she celebrates another season of creativity at the newly renovated AGGV Studio, where fresh programs invite artists of all ages to explore and grow. From hands-on workshops for young learners to in-depth classes for teens and adults, all inspired by the Gallery’s exhibitions, there’s definitely something for everyone at the AGGV Studio!
Florals, vibrant jewelry, and artful finds at the AGGV Gallery Shop celebrate the nearing of spring. Andria Winters, AGGV Gallery Shop Coordinator, helps us to discover unique wares, embrace the beauty of renewal, and shake off the winter blues in style!
In anticipation of our upcoming exhibition, Beauty of Mending: Kintsugi and Beyond, featuring work by “Ceramic Therapist/Kintsugi Artist”, Naoko Fukumaru, Dr. Heng Wu, AGGV Curator of Asian Art tells us about the history of Kintsugi, and why there is so much more to this unique repair technique than meets the eye.