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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Seeking Assistant Professor of Teaching, Art History

 
We invite applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor of Teaching, with responsibility for teaching undergraduate courses, developing curriculum, and other relevant educational leadership and service. 

Seeking Open Rank Professor of Modern and Contemporary Indigenous Art and Cultural Practices

 
We invite applications for a tenure-track/stream appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor specializing in the field of modern and contemporary Indigenous art and cultural practices. Scholars with any research specialization in First Nations/Indigenous North American art and cultural practices are welcome to apply.

AHVA Faculty and Students involved in SANKOFA – African Routes, Canadian Roots at Museum of Anthropology

 
The Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory congratulates MOA Curator and incoming member of faculty Nuno Porto and AHVA PhD candidate Titilope Salami, on their newly co-curated exhibition SANKOFA – African Routes, Canadian Roots at Museum of Anthropology.
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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

AHVA Faculty and Students involved in SANKOFA – African Routes, Canadian Roots at Museum of Anthropology

November 19, 2021

New Book by Dana Claxton, The Sioux Project – Tatanka Oyate

November 15, 2021

Autumn Star Chacon – 2021 Geoffrey & Margaret Andrew Fellow

November 4, 2021
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Upcoming Exhibitions

SANKOFA: African Routes, Canadian Roots

November 4, 2021 - March 27, 2022
10:00 am

Germaine Koh: Processes

November 24, 2021 - December 17, 2021
12:00 pm

Germaine Koh: The Haunting II

November 24, 2021 - January 14, 2022
12:00 pm
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