Art Gallery of Greater Victoria: From Warhol to Banksy; From Balzar to Hunt | Through April 27 | 1040 Moss St.
World-famous, groundbreaking pieces that defined the Pop Movement shine with bold prints, colours and political statements at AGGV.
Complementing the main exhibit is a smaller collection highlighting pop art from B.C. artists. These pieces showcase this esthetic's application close to home and through various cultural lenses. Visit aggv.ca for more.
In related news, Victoria company ArtRow is presenting 15 coveted works by masters of Pop Art including Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, and Robert Indiana. Visit artrow.com/viewing-room/ for more.
The Avenue Gallery: Andrii Yendakov, Becky Holuk, Bruce Edmondson | 2184 Oak Bay Ave.
Each month, The Avenue Gallery highlights the works of several artists. First on the list this month is Ukrainian-born Andrii Yendakov, whose work shows a deep understanding of light, colour and composition which he developed while studying painting, graphics, sculpture, decorative arts and art history at Southern Ukrainian University in Odesa in the '90s.
A passionate en plein air painter inspired by impressionism, Andrii’s new collection reflects his extensive artistic background and inspiration since making Victoria his home in 2024.
West Coast art lovers will likely resonate with the works of Becky Holuk, who uses hikes through the Alberta Foothills, Canadian Rockies and West Coast to observe, record and reflect back through her art. Particularly vivid and colourful, her style pays special attention to composition and creating strong focal points with contrasting colours. This dynamic way of painting is influenced by her prior 10-year career in graphic design and illustration.
Lastly, Oak Bay artist Bruce Edmundson is no stranger to The Avenue Gallery.
In the early '90s, he began wood carving while working in the forest industry doing timber development and silviculture work. An interest in high-quality wood and exotic or unusual pieces drew him to burls: rounded, woody swellings with interesting grain patterns found on tree trunks or branches. Edmundson's work highlights the burls' beauty, emphasizing the characteristics that most people cherish in wood.
Visit theavenuegallery.com for more.
Gage Gallery: celebrating 10 years with This Is Us | Feb. 18 - March 9 | 19 Bastion Square
Through March 9, Gage Gallery Arts Collective hosts its 10th-anniversary show This is Us, a landmark exhibition featuring original works from the gallery's 22 current members and special tributes to past artists.
It's a testament to Gage Gallery's impact on Greater Victoria's cultural scene over the past 10 years, drawing art lovers first to Oak Bay and now downtown. The gallery was founded in 2014 on Oak Bay Avenue by 17 members, originating as an affordable, welcoming space for local artists to showcase and collaborate. In 2021, the collective moved to its current location in Bastion Square.
Visit www.gagegallery.ca for more.
Madrona Gallery: Historic and Post War Canadian Art | March 15 - April 5 | 606 View St.
Madrona Gallery's annual exhibition of leading 20th-century artists features important works by members of the Group of Seven, Emily Carr, E.J. Hughes, David Milne, David Blackwood, Takao Tanabe, and many others. A full catalogue of works is available by request and the opening reception is March 15 from 1-3 p.m.
Visit madronagallery.com for more.
Deluge Contemporary Art: The Unreliable Narrator | Feb. 15 - March 15 | Online
In an age where fake news, AI-generated falsehoods and other untruths are top of mind for many, The Unreliable Narrator exhibit evokes discussion with short films and videos. The artists play with deliberately misleading the viewer, unwittingly promulgating misconceptions and manipulating narratives for hidden agendas. It's a compelling chance to explore how easily we can be misled and to think more critically about what we consume.
This online exhibit is viewable from anywhere in the world via the Deluge website: deluge.squarespace.com.
