The Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory (AHVA) at the University of British Columbia is a vibrant centre for research, teaching and learning. Our primary goal is to foster critical and reflexive thinking within an inclusive and supportive environment.

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Call for Applications: Ellen Neel & Beau Dick Award in Art History, Visual Art & Theory

 
The Department of Art History, Visual Art & Theory is now accepting applications for the 2021/2022 Ellen Neel and Beau Dick Award in Art History, Visual Art and Theory

Reconciliation Pole: Bronze Disc Base

 
The Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory (AHVA) is pleased to present a short video documenting the Reconciliation Pole: Bronze Disc Base project that the department hosted in the Audain Art Centre last spring.

Art History Major Ivy Li Recognized by Faculty Scholarship

 
Many congratulations to third-year BA Art History major Ivy Li, recent recipient of a Faculty of Arts International Student Scholarship. On the occasion of this academic honour, we asked Ivy a few questions about her experience in the program.  
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The art history BA at UBC has been fundamental to my development–intellectually, professionally and personally. The rigorous coursework gave me a strong foundation to pursue graduate studies and embark on a career in the gallery world. Even if you aren’t interested in pursuing art history, taking one course can help you engage more critically with images, objects and change your world view.

Leo Cocar
BA Art History '19

Announcements

Call for Applications: Ellen Neel & Beau Dick Award in Art History, Visual Art & Theory

March 28, 2022

New Publications by Professor Joseph Monteyne

March 1, 2022

Visual Art Undergraduate Exhibition 2022 Virtual Tour

February 9, 2022
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Upcoming Exhibitions

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