Hello Everyone,
- Larry Pfaff, recently retired Head, Reader Services, enjoyed a long career at the AGO and transformed the library’s rare book collection while also providing research support for hundreds of AGO exhibitions and acquisitions. I am pleased to share that earlier this week the People Committee (a standing committee of the Board of Trustees) approved management’s recommendation to award the honorary title of “Librarian, Emeritus” to Larry in recognition of his contributions. Congratulations, Larry!
- With the latest exhibits now on view – Diane Arbus and Illusions – as well as our new acquisition Portrait of a Lady Holding an Orange Blossom, Mid-1700s and public talks and programs, there is lots for our visitors to enjoy. The Lady generated quite a bit of media interest especially from the CBC – see clips https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-2-as-it-happens/clip/15762402-the-jury-has-spoken; https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/the-ago-just-bought-a-painting-of-a-mystery-woman-that-challenges-what-we-know-about-european-art-1.5475436; https://www.cbc.ca/news/thenational/the-ago-is-trying-to-solve-an-art-mystery-1.5477818
- We continue to monitor the advice and instructions from health officials regarding the coronavirus. The risk for contracting the virus remains low. The best protective measure is to regularly wash your hands.
- Should the situation deteriorate, we will be following the advice of public health officials.
Enjoy the weekend,
Stephan