Posts Filed Under: Art Gallery of Ontario

Stay Nasty at First Thursday’s Feminist Fête

Tonight's AGO First Thursday event features a headlining music set by d'bi.young anitaafrika and her band, The 333.

By Steve Fisher Mar. 2nd, 4:10 pm

How to Borrow Art from the AGO for Less than the Cost of a Weekly TTC Pass

To classy up our apartment kitsch, we borrowed fine art from the AGO.

By Kate Fane • Photos by Brittany CarmichaelAug. 24th, 4:00 pm

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Exhibiting Lawren Harris

With the opening this weekend of a major show spotlighting the Group of Seven member, a look at the first retrospective exhibition of his work in 1948.

By Jamie Bradburn Jun. 29th, 4:30 pm

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Choir! Choir! Choir! Performs Bowie’s Space Oddity at the AGO

Over 500 people perform Space Oddity with the help of the AGO's acoustics.

By David Hains Jan. 17th, 10:26 pm

Historicist: Lawren Harris Transcends

By Kaitlin Wainwright Nov. 28th, 11:59 am

A Gallery of One’s Own: Art Toronto’s Panel on Women in the Arts

Weekend panel on art's gender disparity points the finger everywhere except patriarchy.

By Samira Mohyeddin Oct. 26th, 4:35 pm

Scene: Laughter Yoga at the AGO

Dozens try the art of a good giggle.

By David Hains • Photos by Heather LewisJun. 18th, 1:15 pm

Picturing the Americas at the AGO

Exploring the landscape of the Americas from top to bottom.

By Jamie Bradburn Jun. 17th, 10:40 am

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I Want Your Job: Elizabeth Petrova, Corporate Art Selector

Helping to make corporate Toronto a little more beautiful.

By Kaitlyn Kochany • Photo by Giordano CiampiniApr. 2nd, 12:00 pm

Scene: Grandmaster Flash at AGO’s Basquiat Launch

A legendary DJ paid tribute to a legendary artist at the AGO's First Thursday.

By David Hains • Photos by Giordano CiampiniFeb. 6th, 1:54 pm

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What the %@&*! Happened to Free Speech?

At his lecture on Monday, Art Spiegelman traced the graphic history of free speech from Mad Magazine to the Charlie Hebdo slayings.

By Mark Mann Jan. 28th, 1:10 pm

2014 Hero: Long Winter

Nominated for: creating performance art for all ages and incomes.

By Steve Fisher • Illustration by Tonia CowanDec. 23rd, 12:50 pm

Celebrating the Enduring Vision of Alex Colville

AGO's new exhibition of one of Canada's most prolific artists explores the roots of Colville's inspiration—and the inspiration he's been for others.

By Peter Goffin Aug. 20th, 9:10 am

Historicist: Mixed Media

Jack Reppen pulls double duty as a cartoonist and a "serious" artist.

By Kevin Plummer Aug. 9th, 12:00 pm

The AGO Expands Its Horizons With New First Nations Exhibit

With new exhibition highlighting Anishinaabe artists, the AGO is rethinking its Canadian galleries.

By Jamie Bradburn Jul. 23rd, 11:44 am

Scene: Is Art Alien?

The AGO, at least a couple of artists, and a whole lot of stormtroopers would like an answer to that question.

By Sarah Sweet • Photos by Corbin SmithApr. 4th, 9:20 am

Vulnerability, Suffering, and Strength

New exhibition at the Art Gallery of Ontario showcases the terrible beauty of the works of Francis Bacon and Henry Moore.

By Jamie Bradburn • Photos by Corbin SmithApr. 3rd, 11:30 am

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Scene: A Big Huge Track for Small Cars

Hot Wheels brings a 625-foot-long track to the AGO.

By Sarah Sweet • Photos by Corbin SmithMar. 14th, 12:33 pm