Hello volunteers, many of you have inquired about access to the AGO’s Pacita Abad exhibition launch video, posted on the blog earlier this Fall. Sadly, we do not have access to many of our artcloud hosted videos as a result of the cyberattack. In lieu, please see these videos for recommended viewing:

The Life and Work of League Alumna Pacita Abad with Victoria Sung

Summary: This talk is my favourite, with exhibition curator Victoria Sung (Sung curated the show at the Walker, which has now travelled here to the AGO). This talk is so thorough, beautifully illustrated and passionately delivered. It’s almost encyclopedic with great visuals, in depth-explanations of various themes, including: trapunto paintings, Abad’s early life, the immigrant experience, her hand-stitching technique, etc. Abad is an alumna of the Art Students League of New York. 34 minutes. WATCH HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qt7KArzxw4Y&t=1235s

Pacita Abad: Spirited Faces by Yvette Sitten

Summary: A more casual presentation (tv show rather than lecture), featuring journalist Yvette Sitten in conversation with Pacita Abad, at her home. You can feel Abad’s positivity, energy and enthusiasm in this video, which features a home tour. 8 minutes.

WATCH HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pm_2CJPz9PU