We were so sorry to hear of the recent passing of Martin Hirschberg, long time AGO Gallery Guide. Martin had not been in since the pandemic, and had declining health of late, but we were happy to keep in touch via email.

Martin really loved being a part of our community. He was excited for his latest show to open, and I enjoyed seeing his art across the city (he always included me on his invites).

It was wonderful to meet Martin’s wife Marion, a few years back, when Martin got her volunteering with us a few years ago, in a temporary role as an animateur with the Yayoi Kusama exhibition (often dressed to match the show – polka dots forever!)  I loved seeing the two of them together – so joyous and positive, their banter back and forth about art and ideas. Marion was as stylish and artistic as Martin in her own way, and you could see they were a real match made. They knew how to live and to love.

My condolences to everyone who is feeling this loss; I will miss our sprite an engaging conversations over art & life,   – Holly Procktor (Volunteer Resources)

He was a lovely warm man who was very generous in sharing his knowledge as a practicing artist to those of us who aren’t – fellow volunteer

HIRSCHBERG, MARTIN On Thursday, November 16, 2023. Martin Hirschberg, beloved husband of the late Marion. Loving father and father-in-law of Sheri Hirschberg and Charles Karstadt, Cindy Hirschberg-Schon and Andrew Schon, and Staci and Rob Weingust. Dear brother of Beverley and Sid Linden. Devoted grandfather of Rachel and Michael, David and Shaina, Allison, Sam, Wynter, and Skye. At Benjamin’s Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Avenue, West (3 lights west of Dufferin) for service on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. Interment at Beth Tzedec Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made to Jewish Family & Child Service (416) 638-7800 ext.6999, or the Koffler Centre of The Arts (koffler arts.org/Support-Us/Donate).

Published online November 19, 2023

Lovingly remembered