Event Info
Silk Splendour: Curator’s Tour:
Tour our new exhibition “Silk Splendour: Textiles of Late Imperial China (1644...
2:00pm - 3:00pm Doors at: 2:00pm
Free
Event Description
Tour our new exhibition “Silk Splendour: Textiles of Late Imperial China (1644 – 1911)” with Barry Till, Curator of Asian Art.
Manchu era court life comes alive in this exhibition of exquisite embroidered silk garments reflecting the pomp and ceremony of China’s last imperial dynasty. Curated by Barry Till.
The Art Gallery recently received a large donation of superb quality Chinese costumes from an American donor Helen Jahnke through the Council for Canadian American Relations.
As well the Art Gallery just purchased an informal robe once worn by the Last Empress of China. Empress Wan Rang (1906-46), married the last emperor in 1922 when she was 17. The actress, Joan Chen, played her in the movie – The Last Emperor.
Watch our events calendar for affiliated programming for a chance to delve into the history, themes and stories behind this exhibition. www.aggv.ca/calendar
Venue
1040 Moss street
since 1951
In-Person Event
Wed. June 13th 2012 + Add to Calendar
Art Gallery Of Greater Victoria
