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 […]

For this RBC Art Pick, we’re spotlighting nine hand-coloured engravings of flowers, fungi and lichens from the botanical publication, Flora Danica. On view in the Lynn Stoll Switzer Pathway on Level 1 at the AGO, visitors can see a delightful collection of small, delicate botanical prints documenting the plants of Denmark and its neighbouring countries. […]

Volunteers, I am so deeply saddened and shocked to share that our dear friend Brenda passed away over the weekend. We are keeping her family, particularly her husband of 58 years, John, in our thoughts. Brenda was a dedicated Gallery Guide, with 21 years of service. I will remember her for her thoughtful talks and […]

Hello everyone, This week we opened an extraordinary exhibition, What Matters Most: Photographs of Black Life. The show asks us a very important and relatable question. What matters most is often family, friends and meaningful work. This weekend I will be visiting my ageing parents, who matter deeply to me. As we mark Labour Day […]

Hello Everyone, This week started off with a torrential downpour on Monday evening. It impacted the lower level of the concourse area close to the Facility Services offices where there was a pretty massive flood. There was A LOT of water coming into the building, and I’d like to thank Protection Services, Plant Operations and […]

Hello everyone, Last month, there was an incident of anti-Semitic graffiti outside the AGO building. While the suspect was later identified and arrested and the graffiti removed, such hateful behaviour is not uncommon. Hate has no place at the AGO. It’s important to continue educating ourselves about the Holocaust and the roots of anti-Semitism. To […]

Dear Volunteers, What’s happening?  Starting on Monday, August 22, the annual building façade maintenance will begin on the east side of the AGO building. The work on the east side of the building will take approximately two weeks to finish before moving on to the west side of the building, which should take a similar amount […]

Hello Everyone, Today I am travelling to see my family for a vacation in Switzerland. I know many of you have enjoyed some holiday time during these summer months and I encourage everyone to plan for days off if you haven’t already done so. On Wednesday evening I was at the museum late and there […]

The Gallery’s getting ready to launch our Fall exhibitions! As such, we’re seeing three popular shows closing soon. Now’s your chance to see them before they are gone – Jorian Charlton: Out of Many (closes August 7) Explore the fluidity of the immigrant story and consider new ways of thinking about the family photo album […]