This National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we highlight the internationally acclaimed work of Caroline Monnet, on view in the J.S. McLean Centre of Indigenous + Canadian Art. September 30 marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day, coinciding with Orange Shirt Day, recognizes the impact of the residential school system while honouring the […]

Hello Everyone, Next Friday, September 30, is the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation.  At the AGO, as part of our work, we share many art works and programs with our public about Indigenous culture and teachings, including those that reveal the lasting impact of residential schools. I encourage everyone to mark September 30th as a […]

Hello Volunteers! We’ve got an exciting Fall lined up! Opening Soon: Denyse Thomasos: Just Beyond (October 8 – Annual Passholders and Public), and Leonard Cohen: Everybody Knows (December 13): And in the long-view, there’s lots to look forward to, with these 2023 exhibitions just announced (via AGOinsider): Wolfgang Tillmans: To Look Without Fear Opens Spring […]

Last night we had a wonderful conversation with Artist and Collector, Zun Lee and Sophie Hackett, AGO Curator of Photography about their new, co-curated exhibition, What Matters Most: Photographs of Black Life, on now until January 2023. This was a really fascinating talk where Sophie and Zun set up the context for the show, why […]

Acclaimed Canadian contemporary artist Ken Lum spoke with AGOinsider about death, class, childhood and sofas Since late June, AGO visitors have been witnessing the challenging and thought-provoking artworks of Death and Furniture – the debut AGO solo exhibition by acclaimed Canadian artist Ken Lum. This small but impactful career survey features works of sculpture, photograph, […]

A Message from the Manager, Learning & Studio Programs  Recharge your creativity in one of our fall artmaking courses, on sale now!  All AGO staff and volunteers are eligible for a 50% discount on one Adult Course and one Children, Youth or Family Course (two courses max per season).  This discount can be used for yourself and your immediate family (partners, spouses, children […]

Our Gallery Guide team is hosting a talk with Artist Zun Lee (and Curator Sophie Hackett), on What Matters Most: Photographs of Black Life– this Thursday September 15, from 6 – 6:30pm, and all volunteers are invited to attend.  This exhibition features the AGO’s Fade Resistance Collection. Assembled by Toronto artist Zun Lee, the collection […]

Dear Staff & Volunteer Colleagues, We hope everyone had a great summer. As we prepare for fall exhibitions and programming at the Gallery, we want to provide an update to our COVID-19 guidelines.  Updated Provincial Self-Isolation Guidelines Individuals that test positive with symptoms are recommended to self-isolate and stay at home until their fever is […]

Hello Everyone, Yesterday, we heard the news of Queen Elizabeth II’s passing. You can imagine, with Canada being part of the Commonwealth, there are strict protocols that we are following. We are taking our direction from the Province. For example, our flag is at half-mast. There will be time to reflect on the meaning of […]

We are celebrating What Matters Most: Photographs of Black Life with a talk and a book launch September 9, 2022 What Matters Most: Photographs of Black Life, an impactful exhibition showcasing a collection of images of African-American family life, opened at the AGO August 27. The landmark exhibition features Fade Resistance, a collection acquired by the […]