[BCMA] Media Release: Goya Highlights 2012 Exhibition Season Opening Jan 26 @ The Reach

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Kat Wahamaa
kwahamaa at thereach.ca<mailto:kwahamaa at thereach.ca>
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Goya Highlights 2012 Exhibition Season
Opening  January 26 @ The Reach

The Reach Gallery Museum Abbotsford
32388 Veterans Way, Abbotsford
January 26 - March 25, 2012

Opening Reception - Thursday January 26 @ 7pm

Abbotsford, BC.....The Reach Gallery Museum Abbotsford is set to launch an exciting 2012 season, opening January 26, 2012, at 7 pm. The Reach brings the work of one of the great masters of the nineteenth century to Abbotsford with Goya: The Disasters of War and Los Caprichos, organized and circulated by the National Gallery of Canada.

Francisco Goya's remarkable series of prints, The Disasters of War, details the brutality and horror of the 19th century Peninsular War in Spain. He brilliantly combined techniques with social commentary that embodied the anti-war, humanitarian commentary of the time and reflects similar political and social issues that we face in contemporary society. This exhibition also includes a rare bound edition of Goya's satirical prints Los Caprichos.

"We are very honoured to be bringing in our first exhibition from the National Gallery of Canada and to have it generously sponsored by Polygon Homes Ltd.", says Suzanne Greening, Executive Director at The Reach. "Both Michael Audain, Chair of the Board of Directors of the National Gallery of Canada and Neil Chrystal, President and CEO of Polygon Homes will be speaking at the opening".

"Polygon has a long history of supporting the arts in British Columbia, and we are extremely excited to continue this tradition in Abbotsford" says Neil Chrystal.  "In bringing the Goya Exhibition to The Reach, the local community has a special opportunity to witness some remarkable art works."

In conjunction with the exhibition The Reach and the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) bring a peace symposium to Abbotsford that explores the nature of peace and the relationship between art and peace-making.  Goya:  Conversations on War and Peace will be held Saturday, February 4, 2012 beginning at noon with a guided tour of Goya: The Disasters of War and Los Caprichos followed by the symposium at the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford. The symposium is free and all are welcome.  RSVP to Kat Wahamaa kwahamaa at thereach.ca<mailto:kwahamaa at thereach.ca> or call The Reach at 604-864-8087.

The exhibitions open January 26 with a reception, including wine and hors d'oeuvres, 7 to 9 pm and opening remarks at 7:30pm.  Admission to the opening reception and exhibitions is free and open to the public.  The Reach is located at 32388 Veterans Way, Abbotsford. For more information please contact The Reach at 604-864-8087 x111 or email info at thereach.ca<mailto:info at thereach.ca> or visit thereach.ca.

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The mission of The Reach Gallery Museum Abbotsford is to be the centre of cultural and creative innovation in the Fraser Valley. We are committed to preserving and sharing the stories of our rich and diverse cultural heritage and showcasing the best in the visual arts from both inside and outside our community.



Kat Wahamaa
Cultural Programs Manager
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The Reach
Gallery Museum Abbotsford
32388 Veterans Way
Abbotsford, BC V2T 0B3
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