Hello Everyone,

Change is constant at the AGO as everywhere. Again, I want to thank Julian for 8 amazing years as Deputy Director & Chief Curator. I think it is important – especially when things move quickly – to slow down and take pride in our accomplishments.

Last Saturday, we hosted the public opening of Edna Taçon: Verve and Decorum and an extraordinary talk. The museum was very busy. On Wednesday, admission was free to the public and, again, the museum was very busy. Total attendance was 5,652! The busiest Wednesday night since August 2025. The line for Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirrored Room extended to the scissor stairs… Thank you to each of you for your contributions to these and many other recent accomplishments.

I also want to acknowledge that global change is impacting many in a big way right now. I am thinking of those AGO staff and volunteers who have family in the Middle East. This is a very difficult time and I hope that you are taking care of yourselves and each other the best you can.

Sincerely,

Stephan