This month, Artful Conversation explores the works of William Kurelek. The talk will begin by considering a few Varley and Macdonald pieces as representative of the massive Group of Seven collection Ken Thomson gave the AGO, then will figure out what Kurelek is doing among them.  Works  to be discussed include Reminiscences of Youth (the […]

This Month Artful Conversation explores some of the more singular works and artists in the collection, examining those who blazed their own path, tried a different direction, retold old stories in a new way, and created works that stand apart. Works and artists to be discussed include George Watts, Kathleen Munn, David Milne and William […]

Artful Conversation falls on Friday the 13th this month – join GG Debbie Kennedy as she explores some of the “spooky” works in the AGO’s collection.  Works to be discussed include ship models, Andriessen’s “Vanitas”, Monet’s “Charing Cross Bridge, Fog” and the black cats stalking the Kids’ Gallery. When: Friday, March 13th – Meet at […]

When Vasari published the first edition of his ‘Lives’ in 1550, he described Michelangelo as being sent from heaven to bring perfection to the arts. Was it really that easy for Michelangelo? A closer look at this relentless perfectionist, plagued by enormous ambition, and how he continuously worked his concepts and ideas out on paper. […]