Faculty of Art
New Book by Professor Erin Silver, Suzy Lake: Life & Work
The Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory congratulates Assistant Professor Erin Silver on the release of her new book, Suzy Lake: Life & Work (Art Canada Institute). In this book, Silver examines Lake’s interests in issues of identity in relation to society, gender, and the universal experiences of power and authority, and the […]
The Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory congratulates Assistant Professor Erin Silver on the release of her new book, Suzy Lake: Life & Work (Art Canada Institute). In this book, Silver examines Lake’s interests in issues of identity in relation to society, gender, and the universal experiences of power and authority, and the […]
Call for applications: Art History and Visual Art Sessional Lectureships
We invite applications for part-time sessional lecturers. UBC is preparing for a return to in-person teaching, however, candidates should also be prepared to offer online instruction if required. 2021 Winter Term 1 (September 1 to December 31, 2021) ARTH 227 (001) — What Is Modern Art? ARTH 480 (001 BMS) — Visual and Digital Media […]
We invite applications for part-time sessional lecturers. UBC is preparing for a return to in-person teaching, however, candidates should also be prepared to offer online instruction if required. 2021 Winter Term 1 (September 1 to December 31, 2021) ARTH 227 (001) — What Is Modern Art? ARTH 480 (001 BMS) — Visual and Digital Media […]
Dustin Brons Selected as Winner of 2021 New Generation Photography Award
Dustin Brons, Stovetop, 2019. Collection of the artist. © Dustin Brons Congratulations to AHVA sessional faculty member and alumnus Dustin Brons who has been selected as one of the three winners of the 2021 New Generation Photography Award. The New Generation Photography Award was established in 2017 by the National Gallery of Canada in collaboration with Scotiabank. Brons would like to thank AHVA […]
Dustin Brons, Stovetop, 2019. Collection of the artist. © Dustin Brons Congratulations to AHVA sessional faculty member and alumnus Dustin Brons who has been selected as one of the three winners of the 2021 New Generation Photography Award. The New Generation Photography Award was established in 2017 by the National Gallery of Canada in collaboration with Scotiabank. Brons would like to thank AHVA […]
Seeking Canada Research Chair (Tier II, tenure-track) in Art History — History of South Asian Art, Architecture and Visual Culture
The Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory (AHVA) at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver, invites applications for a Canada Research Chair (CRC), Tier II specializing in the history of the art, architecture and visual culture of South Asia. This position is expected to be a full-time, tenure-track appointment made at the […]
The Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory (AHVA) at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver, invites applications for a Canada Research Chair (CRC), Tier II specializing in the history of the art, architecture and visual culture of South Asia. This position is expected to be a full-time, tenure-track appointment made at the […]
Statement Denouncing Anti-Asian Racism
March 25, 2021 The Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory firmly condemns anti-Asian racism and violence. We grieve with the loved ones and the communities of the eight victims of the attacks that took place last week in Atlanta, Georgia. We join President Santa Ono and the University in expressing our dismay at […]
March 25, 2021 The Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory firmly condemns anti-Asian racism and violence. We grieve with the loved ones and the communities of the eight victims of the attacks that took place last week in Atlanta, Georgia. We join President Santa Ono and the University in expressing our dismay at […]
Seeking Lecturer in Visual Art, Photography
The Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory (AHVA) at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver, invites applications for a Lecturer appointment in visual art commencing as early as July 1, 2021. This is a full-time position for a term of up to three years, which entails a probationary first year. Lecturer positions […]
The Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory (AHVA) at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver, invites applications for a Lecturer appointment in visual art commencing as early as July 1, 2021. This is a full-time position for a term of up to three years, which entails a probationary first year. Lecturer positions […]
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Fata Morgana: MFA Graduate Exhibition
Apr 30th, 2021 at 10:00am - May 30th, 2021 at 5:00pm
April 30–May 30, 2021 The Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery is pleased to present an exhibition of work by the 2021 graduates of the University of British Columbia’s two-year...
The Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory comprises three streams of research-based learning and practice: Art History, with a particular focus on theoretical and critical discourses concerning the social impact of art and visual representation at both the undergraduate and graduate levels; Critical and Curatorial Studies, examining through research and exhibition projects issues in contemporary visual culture and display; and Visual Art, with an undergraduate curriculum placing art production, academic learning and a graduate emphasis on preparation for participation in the field of contemporary international art.
