Hello Everyone,

It is really wonderful to see so many more of you onsite this week. Combined with good attendance and several new installations, the galleries are feeling alive, fresh and full of energy.

We are deeply fortunate to live and work in this city. I know you join me in thinking about artists and cultural workers in other parts of the world who are suffering. We salute the art and strength of those in Ukraine, as we all hope for peace. Their contributions bring much beauty to our world. The AGO is home to works by Ukrainian and Ukrainian-Canadian artists. The images posted today on AGO’s social channels (below) – all artworks by Ukrainian Canadian artist William Kurelek from the Thomson Collection of Canadian Art – were selected by Roman Baran, a Ukrainian Canadian and longtime AGO colleague.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AGOToronto/posts/10159732106689144

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CasE3Gfun7f/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/agotoronto/status/1499784466105094156?s=20&t=XzPVdwLk2MaZSVIDpIok7A

I am thinking of Roman and others who have loved ones impacted by war. It is indeed most stressful. I encourage you to talk to one another and reach out to one another for solace.

Take care and stay safe,

Stephan