The Gallery began collecting photography and video art in a serious way in the 1980s. Today the Gallery’s collections number 1,500 photos and videos, including work by major international figures such as Andre Kertesz, Alexander Rodchenko, Edward Steichen, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Irvin Penn, Harold Edgerton, and Diane Arbus. In addition, WAG-Qaumajuq holds a strong collection of contemporary Canadian and American photography by artists like Ken Lum, Lynne, Cohen, Suzy Lake, Joan Jonas, Ian Wallace, Evergon, and Edward Burtynsky. WAG-Qaumajuq is also home to photographic and video work by nationally and internationally regarded Manitoba photographers including David McMillan, John Paskievich, Diana Thorneycroft, Larry Glawson, William Eakin, and Sarah Anne Johnson.
Works in the Collection
Oil Fields #27, Texas City, Texas
Edward Burtynsky, from the series Oil Refineries / Fields, 2004 DetailsMB: Winnipeg, Winnipeg Auditorium
George Hunter, 1946 DetailsLuxembourg Garden, Paris
André Kertész, 1926 DetailsIrish Woman Hitting Punching Bag
Harold Edgerton, 1987 DetailsCello Study, Paris
André Kertész, 1926 DetailsFounder of the New World, Higgins Ave.
Jeffrey M. Thomas, from the series Bear Portraits, 1989 DetailsBengali Labourer
Cecil Beaton, c. 1943 DetailsSpring Shower, Budapest
André Kertész, 1921 DetailsUntitled
Frances H. Flaherty, 1936 DetailsShipbreaking #19, Chittagong, Bangladesh
Edward Burtynsky, from the series Shipbreaking, 2000 DetailsOil Refineries #2, Oakville, Ontario
Edward Burtynsky, from the series Oil Refineries / Fields, 1999 DetailsA Canadian Northern Railway Box Car, No. 50628 from the Crossen Car Co. Ltd
Unidentified artist (Canadian), c. 1915 DetailsSecurite, Paris
André Kertész, 1927 DetailsMakrana Marble Quarries #12, Rajasthan, India
Edward Burtynsky, from the series Indian Quarries, 2000 DetailsNew York
André Kertész, c. 1937 DetailsTo plan your visit, check out wag.ca/visit.