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 DetailsUnderwater Swimmer, Esztergom
André Kertész, 1917 DetailsMain Street, Winnipeg
William McFarlane Notman, c. 1888 DetailsMB: Winnipeg, Winnipeg Auditorium
George Hunter, 1946 DetailsOld Factories #3, Tiexi District, Shenyang City, Liaoning Province, China
Edward Burtynsky, from the series China - Old Industry, 2005 DetailsMakrana Marble Quarries #1, Rajasthan, India
Edward Burtynsky, from the series Indian Quarries, 2000 DetailsChairs, Paris
André Kertész, 1925 DetailsHave A Nice Day
William Eakin, 2000 DetailsEvacuating Nuns, Shanghai
Sam Tata, 1949 DetailsMap of the Evacuation Zone, Department of International Relations, Chernobyl, October, 1994
David McMillan, from the series Chernobyl, 1994 DetailsPloughing on the Farm of D Horston/M Ballfour
Unidentified artist (Canadian), c. 1915 DetailsTelephone Wires, Paris
André Kertész, 1927 DetailsMarlin
Sarah Anne Johnson, from the series Tree Planting, 2003–2004 DetailsThe Delegate, Portage and Main, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Jeffrey M. Thomas, from the series Indians on Tour, 2005 DetailsCanadian Northern Railway, Engine 416
Unidentified artist (Canadian), c. 1915 DetailsWAG-Qaumajuq is now open regular hours. See our safety measures here.
