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ICYMI: Ivorian moments
Important Ivorian documentary photographer Paul Kodjo has recently passed away. In celebration of his life, check out our story from January 2021 about his powerful work and legacy.
ICYMI: Futurist history
In case you missed it, in September 2020 we spoke with artist Quentin Vercetty about his contest-winning sculpture design of Black Canadian figure Joshua Glover. The work was recently unveiled in a new park dedicated to Glover.
Making an artistic splash with Team Canada
We spoke to Canadian artistic swimmer and Olympian Emily Armstrong about competing in the Tokyo Olympics this summer – and about the art of the sport.
Black through bronze
Internationally acclaimed contemporary artist Thomas J Price makes his AGO debut with a towering public sculpture that centres the Black experience – on the corner of Dundas and McCaul.
All eyes on Arles
In the ancient city of Arles, France, made famous by Vincent van Gogh, two Canadian artists are making a stir this summer.
Serene emptiness
Explore the AGO’s recently acquired serigraph series The House on Piccadilly Street in our upcoming exhibition, celebrating work by Canadian artist Kim Ondaatje.
A Thomson tribute
Iconic Canadian recording artist Murray McLauchlan pays tribute to another iconic Canadian artist, Tom Thomson, with a new song and video inspired by The West Wind.
ICYMI: Ivorian moments
In case you missed it, in January we covered the work of photographer Paul Kodjo, who showcased carefree moments of post-colonial joy in the Ivory Coast. See his work as part of Documents 1960s - 1970s, on view July 21st.