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Uncover your hidden artistic talents, or get creative with the young artists in your life, through our online courses. 
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Former AGO Artist-in-Residence Ness Lee gets deep about street art and self-exploration.

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DIANE ARBUS: PHOTOGRAPHS, 1956–1971

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See the works of the legendary American photographer who revolutionized portraiture.

 

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Illusions: The Art of Magic

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The Golden Age of Magic lives on through this exhibition of rare posters, photographs, films and ephemera. 

 

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The Art Gallery of Ontario reopened its doors July 2 to Members and Annual Pass Holders, and to the public on July 23. Book your timed-entry ticket online and in advance prior to visiting the Gallery. Help us keep everyone healthy!

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Mary Wrinch, untitled portrait, date unknown, watercolour on ivory. Collection of the Art Gallery of Ontario. Gift of Rheta and Gordon Conn, Richmond Hill, 1973. 73/12.5; 73/12.12
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Close Looking: Mary Wrinch's Miniature Watercolours
Monday, September 28, 11 am

Erin Stodola, Curatorial Intern, and Renée van der Avoird, Assistant Curator of Canadian Art, discuss historical Canadian artist Mary Wrinch’s miniature watercolours on ivory.

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Art in the Spotlight: Luke Parnell
Tuesday, September 29, 6 pm

Join artist Luke Parnell for a conversation with Wanda Nanibush, AGO Curator of Indigenous Art about his recent work.

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Art in the Spotlight: Laurie Kang
Thursday, October 1, 4 pm

Join artist Laurie Kang for a conversation with Sophie Hackett, AGO Curator of Photography, about her recent work.

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Salty Language: A Conversation Exploring Expressions and Words of Nautical Origin
Monday, October 5, 11 am

A close look at language inspired by the Thomson Collection of Ship Models.

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Audrey Hudson

Meet Dr. Audrey Hudson

Our new Richard & Elizabeth Currie Chief, Education & Programming shares a few of her favourite artworks from the AGO Collection.

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Mary Wrinch

Small portraits, big impact

A new AGO exhibition of miniature portraits and landscape prints by Mary Wrinch illustrates her importance to Canadian art history.

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ICYMI: If these walls could talk

In case you missed it, back in Oct 2019 we caught up with artist Lisa Reihana to talk about her large-scale panoramic video, In Pursuit of Venus [infected]. 

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Mia Nielsen

Q & A with Mia Nielsen, Director of Art Toronto

Canada’s Art Fair – it has a whole new meaning this year and we caught up with the woman in charge to find out more.

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Even from a distance, art can bring us together. The support of our community has inspired the AGO in these unprecedented times, and by opening the virtual doors of the Gallery, we continue to share the joy and wonder of art. We are also working to safeguard and conserve our remarkable collection while preparing for future exhibitions and special programming.

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Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Equity & Accessibility

This is the first in a series of regular quarterly updates on the progress of the AGO's Diversity & Inclusion strategy. Read what we’ve accomplished to date.

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