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, the WAG 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. The WAG 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 - The Famous Portage and Main Intersection
George Hunter, 1948 DetailsBat Bends (Jim Dotson)
Harold Edgerton, 1978 DetailsFeng Jie #9, Three Gorges Dam Project, Yangtze River, China
Edward Burtynsky, from the series China - Three Gorges Dam Project, 2002 DetailsLost Cloud, New York
André Kertész, 1937 DetailsBullet Through Plexiglas
Harold Edgerton, 1981 DetailsAv. des Champs Elysees, Paris (Chairs of Paris, Paris)
André Kertész, 1930 DetailsUntitled
Frances H. Flaherty, 1936 DetailsIndian Treaty No. 1, right
Jeffrey M. Thomas, from the series Bear Portraits, 1989 DetailsMB: Winnipeg, C.P.R. Rail Yards
George Hunter, 1946 DetailsI awoke to find my spirit had returned
Rosalie Favell, from the series Plain(s) Warrior Artist, 1999 DetailsMeudon, France
André Kertész, 1928 DetailsBullet Through Jack
Harold Edgerton, 1985 DetailsWindow, Paris
André Kertész, 1928 DetailsMB: Winnipeg - Portage Avenue at Smith Street
George Hunter, 1948 DetailsWAG-Qaumajuq is open regular hours, see our tips for visiting here.
