Artists Natalie Wood and Charles Campbell reflect on their multidisciplinary artistic practices with Professor Honor Ford Smith. From the perspectives of Jamaican-born artist Charles Campbell and Trinidadian-born artist Natalie Wood, looking at memory and its reconstruction in the present plays an important role in the works they create. Both artists are based in Canada (Charles […]

As Fragments of Epic Memory comes to a close on February 21, this video walkthrough (linked here) by Artist Roya DelSol was recently commissioned by the AGO to celebrate the exhibition. In a continuing spirit of celebration, the Gallery’s Communication team gathered together a list of stories that were published through the exhibition’s nearly six-month […]

Hello Everyone, On behalf of the AGO Board of Trustees, I’m pleased to announce that Ankesh Chandaria was appointed as the new ex-officio volunteer representative at today’s board meeting.  Ankesh is a strategy consultant with strong legal and commercial expertise and currently co-chairs the AGO Next Committee. He understands the importance of philanthropy and engaging our community, […]

Hello Everyone, Last month, I told you that we are moving forward with part of our vision for AGO 2028 – a new expansion to feature global modern and contemporary art. This news has generated a lot of enthusiasm from the community and was picked up by the Globe & Mail last Friday. You can […]

One of our Weekend Gallery Guides, Kesang Nanglu, also works with the the Public Programming and Learning team at the Toronto Biennial of Art. They currently have an open job call for Storytellers, which we are happy to share, here. As Kesang shares, Storytellers engage intergenerational audiences through participatory tours and discussion. Their work is focused on research, […]

Two sculptural works by Anishinaabe artist Maria Hupfield join the AGO Collection, with support from the 2021 York Wilson Endowment Award This winter, thanks to the generosity of the Canada Council’s 2021 York Wilson Endowment Award, the AGO welcomes to its Collection two recent works by celebrated, transdisciplinary Anishinaabe artist Maria Hupfield. Through her sculptural […]

Hi Everyone,  February marks the 2022 Lunar New Year and a month-long of amplifying the histories, present-day Black experiences, significant contributions, achievements and aspirations of people of the African diaspora.  On that note, to support colleagues in connecting with several activities taking place this month for both the Lunar New Year and Black history the […]

Hello Everyone, This week has been very COLD so I hope you are bundled up! I also hope you find ways to enjoy the snow while it’s here. We re-open next Tuesday and in addition to Fragments, Wong and Houle, our public will experience the changes underway in the European galleries on the main floor. […]

Good news is on the way! After a prolonged, full closure, the Gallery is looking forward to opening (at 50% capacity) on Tuesday February 1. Like visitors, volunteers can book tickets to see Fragments of Epic Memory (closing February 21) and more! Visiting Guidelines: A gentle reminder that Walk-up tickets are not available. All tickets must […]

Wednesday February 2, at 7pm via Zoom Register HERE. This series is offered in Mandarin. Free and open to all, including English speakers. This is a free event.  Begin your evening with a 45 minute art-making session and learn about the many shades and ways of blue – free and open to all! Inspired by […]