Publication Launch - Unexpected: The Life and Art of Sophie Pemberton

Join Kathryn Bridge, guest curator, and Steven McNeil, AGGV Chief Curator & Director of Exhibitions, to celebrate the launch of the Unexpected: The Life and Art of Sophie Pemberton, 1869-1959 exhibition catalogue. In conversation with Steven, Kathryn will share tales of the investigative work required to locate artworks by Sophie Pemberton and the process to realize an exhibition and a publication. Following their talk, visitors are welcome to a reception with tea, coffee, and treats and have their copy of of the publication signed by the Kathryn Bridge.

Unexpected: The Life and Art of Sophie Pemberton, 1869-1959 is available for sale in the Gallery Shop.

The AGGV exhibition, Unexpected: The Life and Art of Sophie Pemberton, 1869-1959, ran from September 23, 2023 - January 21, 2024.

Presenting Sponsor: Heffel

Supporting Sponsor: Gallery Associates of the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria

Image Credits: Sophie Pemberton (1869 – 1959), Rejected, 1899-1903, oil painting, 87 x 107.7 x 10.5 cm (framed). Purchased with funds from the Cora Shaw Fund, AGGV 2024.001.001 | Sophie Pemberton, John O'Dreams, 1901, oil, 96.7 x 131.4 cm. Gift of the artist, AGGV1954.010.001.

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