Hello everyone,

Sometimes when one sees the world in chaos, it is good to focus on the tangible. This week, with so much pain in the world – which does impact us here at the AGO – I saw new glass railings on the east and west side of the building. I visited the installation of the Haring exhibition. I had my favourite comfort food at the Bistro – a hamburger and fries. I saw the Arnold Newman show that depicts portraits of extraordinary people of the twentieth century.

My hope is that we find comfort in the tangible in the face of great difficulty. Again, be kind, as the challenges will continue.

Stephan

P.S. This morning my daughter and I joined 99 people – from 29 counties – in becoming Canadian citizens. It has been a seven year process and I am proud to have taken this step.