Event Info
Beauty of Mending: Kintsugi and Beyond
The traditional craft of repairing shattered ceramics with lacquer and gold
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10AM – 5PM
Wednesday: 10AM – 5PM
Thursday: 10AM – 9PM
Friday: 10AM – 5PM
Saturday: 10AM – 5PM
Sunday: 12PM – 5PM
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Event Description
As Leonard Cohen wrote, “There is a crack, a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.”
Beauty of Mending features kintsugi, a traditional craft of repairing shattered ceramics with lacquer and gold. Showcasing intricately restored pieces by Kintsugi artist Naoko Fukumaru, you are invited to witness the transformation of cracked or flawed items into exquisite works of art. The artistry of mending not only highlights the beauty of imperfection but also encourages reflection on resilience and acceptance. Complimenting these works will be selected pieces from the AGGV Collection, such as ice-crackle patterned porcelains, and paintings with “accidental” strokes that celebrate this philosophy. Join us in exploring how imperfection can reveal unexpected beauty and profound meaning.
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*Admission is always free for:
• Visitors aged 25 and under
• AGGV Members
• Indigenous Peoples
• Support Workers
Feel Free – Free Gallery Days Supported by TD Bank Group:
Admission is free on the first Saturday of the month from 10 am – 5 pm, and every Thursday evening from 5 pm – 9 pm.
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*Hours of operation:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10AM – 5PM
Wednesday: 10AM – 5PM
Thursday: 10AM – 9PM
Friday: 10AM – 5PM
Saturday: 10AM – 5PM
Sunday: 12PM – 5PM
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*Accessibility:
The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria is committed to providing a welcoming and accessible destination for all to enjoy. The main entrance is wheelchair accessible with a ramp on the left side of the entrance with no handrail. There is one set of power doors located at the left side of the entrance at the top of the ramp.
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Image credit: Naoko Fukumaru, The Light of Autumn, 2021, 1820s reishi mushroom, Urushi lacquer, and 24K gold, 17cm x 12cm, courtesy of the artist.
Venue
1040 Moss street
Open / Operational
In-Person Event
Tue. January 14th 2025 - Sun. May 25th 2025 + Add to Calendar
Art Gallery Of Greater Victoria
