Photography exhibit - Victoria in the 50s and 60s

[Jill]

UVic's Legacy Art Gallery and Cafe has an interesting exhibit opening today and running through the summer.

"A retro Victoria comes alive through the work of architectural photographer Hubert Norbury, on display at the Legacy Art Gallery and Café this summer.

Norbury succeeded in documenting a building boom that transformed Victoria from a sleepy retreat to a vibrant city, rejuvenated by progressive town planning, a new university campus, and an international airport. His photographs serve as a rich and detailed record of a unique era in Victoria’s architectural history when modern ideas and new building technologies were embraced by its architects and increasingly accepted by the general public."

The Legacy Art Gallery is at the corner of Yates and Broad. It's open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and admission is free.

[Jill]

But don't try to go today, because even though they advertise it as opening today, the gallery is actually closed.

[victorian fan]

Thanks Jill. I'll get my sister to come with me and we'll have lots of fun reminiscing.

[AnonAnnie]

Oh thank you very much for posting this info up I'll be sure to go.

Here is the url for the Cafe

http://www.legacygallery.ca/upcoming.htm

[Caramia]

Oh wow, this looks like it is right up my alley! Maybe a few of us could meet up and head over together then drop by Swans for a beer.

[Holden West]

This is a great show. While there are only a few dozen photos they are all well chosen and interesting. For fans of modernism this is an absolute must-see as some classic Victoria modernist architecture is shown shortly after construction.



I give it my highest rating; five Fred Herzogs: