‘Collecting’ Collectors – Shaping The AGGV’s Asian Art Collection
By Audrey Wang, AGGV Volunteer Pictured above: Praying monk | Burma (Myanmar) | wood, lacquer, gilt pigment, glass | ht. 33.2 cm. […]
Staff Pick: Brendan Tang’s Manga Ormolu
By Nicole Stanbridge, Curator of Engagement
“I chose a recent acquisition to our permanent collection by Vancouver-based artist Brendan Lee Satish Tang. Pictured above, Manga Ormolu Ver. 5.0 is a work from Tang’s Manga Ormolu series that uses the 18th-century French gilding technique known as ormolu and fuses it with inspiration from pop culture (in particular, Japanese anime and manga).”
A Tribute to Adelle Andrew: Life as an Artist
Pictured: Adelle Andrew | Over the Edge | undated | acrylic on canvas | 30 x 30 cm | 2015 “Adelle was […]
How To Pack Your Art So S*&% Don’t Break
In case you missed this Communities and Collections workshop on packing art at the AGGV, here’s a word to the […]
Members Spotlight
Aileen McConnell LEVEL: Curator’s Circle MEMBER SINCE: 2011 HOW WE MET HER: “I was introduced to Aileen by her Metchosin […]
Art Books & Catalogues in the Gallery Shop
The exhibition and publication of Millennia: Asian Art through the Ages was planned to present some of the finest and most interesting Asian works of art in the collection of the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, to reveal to the general public the essence and unique artistic achievements of the various civilizations of Asia.
Member Spotlight
Our members help us bring art to life in our community. Gallery membership ensures care of the permanent collection and quality exhibitions, and supports educational programming for both children and adults.