collection of the late WAC Bennett, from December 8, 2010 to January 23,
2011.
This exhibit features 33 political cartoons by well known Canadian
cartoonists such as Roy Peterson, Len Norris and Sid Barron. Arranged
chronologically, the cartoons provide fascinating insights into WAC
Bennett and the province of British Columbia.
The cartoons are complemented by eight text panels which provide
background information on the life and times of Bennett and the challenges
and controversies he faced.
The exhibit includes a 45 minute video, The Good Life, which was specially
commissioned by Bennett’s Social Credit government. Filmed in 1968, The
Good Life is a fascinating portrayal of a people and a province with a
distinct “retro” sensibility.
WAC Bennett was BC’s longest serving Premier, holding office continuously
from 1952 to 1972. His style of politics and governing provided ample
fodder for editorial cartoonists. Despite a sometimes rocky relationship
with the media, Bennett often requested original artwork from cartoonists
he admired and amassed a large collection over the years.
Now Here’s the Deal will show in the Small Room, complementing
Architecture and Power, an exhibition about legislative building across
Canada currently showing in the main exhibition space.
The Legacy Art Gallery and Café, located at 630 Yates Street in downtown
Victoria, is open Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It operates
on a non-profit basis. Admission is free. For more information visit
legacygallery.ca or call 250-381-7670.
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