AGOINSIDER
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ICYMI: Creepy art
In case you missed it, back in 2018 we celebrated spookiness by showcasing the fascinatingly morbid 16th century European art genre, Momento Mori.
Going Left
We connected with renowned Canadian artist Brendan Fernandes whose new AGO digital commission explores the complexities of protesting during a pandemic.
Print perfection
Neil Selkirk is the only person ever authorized to make posthumous prints of Diane Arbus’s work. The AGO's Curator of Photography, Sophie Hackett, connected with him for an enlightening conversation.
Writing on the wall
The AGO Youth Council presents Neighbourhood Walks, a series of virtual walks through the neighbourhoods of local artists and community members.. This week, Jehiel Douglas takes us to Scarborough.
Around the world in 35mm
Six unique film festivals bring the world to Toronto, online and at the drive-in.
Signs and symbols
Toronto artist Danilo Deluxo’s vibrant vinyl wrap for City Hall’s Toronto sign serves as a symbol of Black excellence.
Walk the talk
The AGO Youth Council presents Neighbourhood Walks, an ongoing series of virtual walks with local artists and community members. This week's tour takes us to Chinatown with Florence Yee.
We see art in your future
Alexander the Crystal Seer was a visionary in the Golden Age of Magic, and a feature in Illusions: The Art of Magic. We connected with Katherine Dunnell, Mineralogy & Geology Technician at the ROM, to find out more about the symbolism of crystals and minerals.