Posts Filed Under: Art Gallery of Ontario

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Reel Toronto: Ararat

Atom Egoyan's most personal film might not be his best, but it does make some fine use of the city in its exploration of history, truth, and art.

By David Fleischer Mar. 5th, 9:00 am

Ai Weiwei Skypes with the AGO

Famed Chinese artist Ai Weiwei made a virtual appearance at this month's First Thursdays event at the AGO.

By Eleni Deacon • Photos by Lodoe Laura Haines-WangdaSep. 6th, 12:30 pm

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Scene: Ai Weiwei’s Animal Heads at City Hall

Some sculptures by China's most famous artist and activist have found their way to City Hall.

By Steve Kupferman • Photos by Lodoe Laura Haines-WangdaJun. 18th, 5:15 pm

David Bowie’s Art is Coming to the AGO

The Art Gallery of Ontario will be displaying items from David Bowie's personal archives this fall.

By Natalie Zina Walschots Jun. 11th, 2:45 pm

One Hundred Years of Art at the Grange

The Art Gallery of Ontario marks a century of exhibits at its current site.

By Jamie Bradburn Jun. 4th, 3:00 pm

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Reel Toronto: Hannibal

NBC's new TV series about America's favourite cannibal is shot in Toronto, and you can tell.

By David Fleischer May. 22nd, 9:00 am

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Art and Booze in Unequal Measures at AGO’s Massive Party

For better or worse, art wasn't the main attraction at AGO's gold-themed fundraiser.

By Chris Dart • Photos by D.A. CooperApr. 20th, 11:00 am

The Art Gallery of Ontario Illuminates the Early Renaissance

Manuscripts, panel paintings, and sculptures from 14th-century Florence offer a rare glimpse of early renaissance art.

By Natalie Zina Walschots • Photos by Corbin SmithMar. 13th, 9:00 am

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Patti Smith’s Photography Comes to the AGO

The Art Gallery of Ontario shows off a punk legend's quieter side.

By Natalie Zina Walschots Feb. 7th, 9:00 am

Patti Smith to Perform at the Art Gallery of Ontario

Musician and artist playing two sets as part of the gallery's 1st Thursdays series.

By Hamutal Dotan Jan. 15th, 11:18 am

Urban Planner: January 3, 2013

Today: learn about Yiddish, the AGO throws a big art party, and a comic-themed art show.

By Kyle Bachan • Photo by Lodoe Laura Haines-WangdaJan. 3rd, 7:00 am

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Frida and Diego Embrace at the AGO

The Art Gallery of Ontario displays works by Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, side by side.

By Natalie Zina Walschots • Photos by Corbin SmithOct. 17th, 9:00 am

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Where The Fly Was Filmed in Toronto

Toronto's extensive work on the silver screen reveals that, while we have the chameleonic ability to look like anywhere from New York City to Moscow, the disguise doesn't always hold up to scrutiny. Reel Toronto revels in digging up and displaying the films that attempt to mask, hide, or—in rare cases—proudly display our city.

By David Fleischer Jul. 4th, 10:00 am

Oh Look, It’s Picasso

The AGO welcomes the biggest exhibition of one of the 20th century's most influential artists in nearly 50 years.

By Kelli Korducki • Photos by Corbin SmithApr. 25th, 2:02 pm

AGO’s Unambitious Massive Party

AGO's annual fundraiser promised the future and failed to deliver.

By Jaime Woo • Photos by Andrew LouisApr. 20th, 3:00 pm

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Fine Art on the Cheap

Can't afford an art collection? The AGO will let you rent one.

By Geoffrey Mosher • Photos by Dean BradleyMar. 28th, 2:00 pm

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Wile E. Ford’s Bike Lane

Urban Repair Squad strikes again, with a never-ending bike lane as part of an AGO exhibit.

By Tammy Thorne Mar. 21st, 9:00 am

Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera Exhibition Coming to the AGO this Fall

Gallery announces major survey highlighting the artists' political activism and personal relationship.

By Hamutal Dotan Jan. 11th, 11:40 am