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 DetailsTD Bank, Indian Head
Jeffrey M. Thomas, from the series Winnipeg, 1989 DetailsChina Recycling #7, Wire Yard, Wenxi, Zhejiang Province, China
Edward Burtynsky, from the series China - Recycling, 2004 DetailsWooden Horses, Paris
André Kertész, 1927 DetailsCarrara Marble Quarries #2, Carrara, Italy
Edward Burtynsky, from the series Quarries, 1993 DetailsOuch! (Archery)
Harold Edgerton, 1981 DetailsGhost Feet Baton
Harold Edgerton, 1986 DetailsThe Incorrigible, Paris
André Kertész, 1930 DetailsWater Drop Splash
Harold Edgerton, 1987 DetailsSpring Shower, Budapest
André Kertész, 1921 DetailsWater Sprinkler at Night
Harold Edgerton, 1988 DetailsPole Vault Multiflash
Harold Edgerton, 1977 DetailsMelancholic Tulip, New York
André Kertész, 1939 DetailsDistortion No 72, Paris
André Kertész, 1933 DetailsTwo Seated Women
Unidentified artist, c. 1880–1889 DetailsWe hope you enjoy your visit to WAG-Qaumajuq! See our tips for visiting.
