This is a reminder that Library & Archives will be closed for annual collections maintenance from Monday, August 19 to Friday, August 30.  

Hello Volunteers Hope you’re all enjoying the beautiful summer we have been experiencing! I’m writing with some exciting updates that have been busily working on. First, however in gratitude and thanks to all the staff; Debbie Johnsen, Holly Procktor, Paola Poletto and Natalie Lam for the enriching actives and talks they have arranged for us […]

Hello volunteers! Last week, Debbie Johnsen, Manager, Modern and Contemporary Collections, joined us for a lively and informative Zoom presentation on Moments in Modernism. Debbie is a huge fan of the behind-the-scenes work of artists and her presentation is informed by beautiful studio shots of artists and their works. Sharing the link here for all […]

Moments and Modernism has been the talk of the Gallery this summer, as it unearths from the vault many classics of the Collection. Curator Debbie Johnsen is our Manager of Modern and Contemporary Collections, and those of us who have worked with Debbie for a long time know her as the glue that keeps this […]

Hello everyone, This is the last week of the exhibition KAWS: Family. I will sincerely miss the show, but it must continue onto the next venue, which is Chrystal Bridges Museum in the US. I want to thank everyone who was involved in making this exhibition a success, and particularly give a shout-out to Julian […]

Hello Volunteers, I’m happy to share this exhibition launch video for the Pacita Abad exhibition, opening October 9, and continuing through January 2025. This video provides a unique sneak peek into the exhibition, and an introduction to the project team. Fun fact: the first speaker, Exhibition Project Manager Brittney Sproule, is a former AGO Gallery […]

Hello everyone, Sometimes I focus my weekly message on major activities like big exhibitions or the large expansion underway. Other times I attempt to point out the details that help make the AGO a magical and wonderful place: – I love seeing young campers enter the museum in the morning and be greeted by summer […]

Hello folks, Earlier in the week we had a massive rainstorm. I know it is odd because I wrote about torrential rain only recently. It is clear that extreme weather is becoming more common. When I looked out of my office window I saw Grange Park fill with water – a literal lake was created. […]

Hello everyone, Several weeks ago, Dr. Audrey Hudson let me know that she will be leaving the AGO to take on the role of Kathleen C. Sherrerd Deputy Director, Learning and Engagement at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Audrey joined the AGO in 2017 and was appointed Richard & Elizabeth Currie Chief, Education & Programming […]

Exhibition Dates: October 9, 2024 – January 19, 2025 The exuberant and wide-ranging works of the late Philippine-born artist Pacita Abad make their Canadian debut as part of her first retrospective. This acclaimed exhibition includes more than 100 artworks showcasing Abad’s experiments in different mediums: textiles, works on paper, paintings, prints, and a range of archival material […]