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Roots and culture
In celebration of Fragments of Epic Memory, AGO’s Sonic Saturdays is bringing the music of the Caribbean to Walker Court every weekend this month. We spoke with DJ Kevin Hood to learn more.
Art Toronto brought us together
Twelve artworks by 10 artists acquired at this year's art fair, which continues online through Nov. 7.
What makes a portrait?
Held for the first time in Canada, the virtual Black Portraiture[s]: Absent/ed Presence conference is slated for mid-October. M.NourbeSe Philip and Mark Campbell share what to expect in Philip’s keynote address and discussion for the conference.
Talking back and together
In a new five-part video series, the AGO and Workman Arts are joining together to empower artists exploring mental health awareness and advocacy. We spoke with Kais Padamshi of Workman Arts to introduce this artist-driven initiative.
Talking Blue
On October 5, artists Soumya Netrabile and Peter Shear join AGO Deputy Director & Chief Curator Julian Cox for a conversation about the extraordinary life and practice of Matthew Wong.
An instrument for cultural resistance
In conjunction with Fragments of Epic Memory, the AGO is hosting a series of steel pan performances in Walker Court. We spoke to Toronto-based steel pannists Earl La Pierre and Suzette Vidale to learn about this important piece of Trinidadian history.
Turning Modernisms Inside Out
Enjoy art talks from the fourth edition of the Canadian Women Artists History Initiative Conference, happening September 30 to October 2.
Discussing Disorientation
Presented by the AGO on September 28, Giller Prize-winning author Ian Williams talks about his new collection of essays, Disorientation: Being Black in the World, with bestselling author and activist Desmond Cole.