This past Tuesday, the AGO had the pleasure of welcoming the Honourable Daiene Vernile, Ontario Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, to our press preview for Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors. This was the Minister’s first official visit to the Gallery after her appointment to the Cabinet in January. The Government of Ontario is an important […]

This week, AGOinsider, taste infinity as we explore some Kusama-inspired tasty treats in AGO Bistro, cafeAGO, Norma Ridley Members Lounge, and shopAGO’s pastry pop-up. Plus – find out more about the AGO’s installation of Infinity Mirrors, how First Thursday goes through the looking glass, and more – all in this week’s AGOinsider. Subscribe to our e-newsletters and enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at […]

Heading into the staff and volunteer preview today or tomorrow of Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors? If you’re sharing your fabulous selfies on Instragram, Twitter or Facebook, please use the hashtag #infiniteKUSAMA! See you there!

​After 22 years at the Gallery, Deb O’Leary, Director, Staff & Volunteer Resources, has decided to retire. Her last day will be Friday, March 2. Please join us to wish her the best on Friday, March 2 in Seminar Room 1, Weston Family Learning Centre, 3-4 pm. Deb began at the AGO in 1995 and has contributed […]

​Is art the moral compass we’ve been seeking? Provocative speaker series returns for a timely discussion on art and truth. AGO Creative Minds at Massey Hall returns this spring to discuss Art and Truth. Live and unscripted, this year’s event brings to the stage internationally celebrated writer Salman Rushdie, provocative performance artist Andrea Fraser and […]

Dear Staff & Volunteer Colleagues, What’s happening? ·         Thank you to everyone who signed up for the staff and volunteer previews for Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors. We had over 570 of you sign up to see the show before the public. ·         We have evaluated our capacity for the exhibition and are pleased to be […]

This week, AGOinsider takes a look through a stereoscopic viewer that transports you to the 1900s. Plus: Hear from Mika Yoshitake, curator of Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors, find out about a crowdfunded masterpiece purchased in 1959, and learn how to keep personal photos and home movies picture-perfect – all in this week’s AGOinsider. Subscribe to […]

Mitchell/Riopelle: Nothing in Moderation February 18 – May 6, 2018 Members’ Preview: Friday February 16 from 5 to 9 pm & Saturday February 17, 2018 from 10:30 to 5:30pm  

​ A reminder that the administrative offices are closed on Monday, February 20th for Family Day, but the galleries will be hopping! The AGO celebrates Family Day between 10:30 am and 4 pm. Bring the kids and spend the day creating, exploring and having creative, family fun together with activities. We’ve recruited a special group of […]

Hello everyone, There is a lot of pretty intense behind-the-scenes activity happening this week with both Mitchell/Riopelle: Nothing in Moderation and Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors being installed in the Sam & Ayala Zacks Pavilion, the Signy Eaton Gallery, and the 4th and 5th floors. Thank you to everyone who is working hard to ensure the […]