You’re invited: Exhibition Opening and Artist Talk for Stephen Andrews POV

Stephen Andrews POV is the largest solo exhibition by one of Toronto’s leading contemporary artists. Trained as a photographer, Andrews has been practicing since the late 1970s, exploring topics as varied as AIDS, surveillance, war, memory and chaos theory. Featuring works on paper, photographs and 21 large paintings—six of which will make their debuts at the AGO—this exhibition charts the last 15 years of Andrews’ career, paying special attention to his development as a painter. Visitors will also be introduced to Andrews’ world through a display of his sketchbooks, handmade ceramics and studio props.

Auditorium, 2009-2015
Collection of The National Gallery of Canada

Come out to celebrate the opening of the exhibition Stephen Andrews POV, on Wednesday, April 22. The artist will also be in attendance.

Opening Reception:

· 6-8:30 pm: Opening reception, Walker Court

· 7 pm: Remarks

· Join us for a complimentary beer from 6 to 7 pm

Artist’s Talk:

· 5:30 to 6:30 pm, Jackman Hall

· Please note: Due to anticipated high demand for the artist talk, we are providing reserved tickets, which are now available.

o Tickets are free of charge for staff, volunteers, members and the public but must be reserved online.

o Your free ticket will guarantee admission if you arrive before 5:20 pm. After 5:20pm, unclaimed reservations will be released to standby customers.

Curated by Kitty Scott, the AGO’s curator of modern and contemporary art, the exhibition features loans from public and private collections, in addition to three works from the AGO collection.

Officially opening at the AGO on April 23, Stephen Andrews POV is the largest solo exhibition by Andrews, one of Toronto’s leading contemporary artists. Featuring works on paper, installations, photographs and 22 large-scale paintings, this exhibition charts the last 15 years of Andrews’ career. The exhibition runs to August 30.

For more information on this exhibition, click here.