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ICYMI: The spirit of whalebone
In case you missed it, take a look at the extraordinary whalebone carvings of Inuit sculptor Karoo Ashevak, on view now on Level 2 in the Samuel & Esther Sarick Gallery until December 5.
Shots fired at The Factory
On June 3, 1968, feminist writer Valerie Solanas tried to kill Andy Warhol, and almost succeeded.
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.
ICYMI: Picasso-mania #RetroAGO
Picasso: Painting the Blue Period goes on view today for AGO Members and Saturday for Annual Pass holders. In case you missed it, take a look back over fifty years to the first time Picasso-mania swept the AGO.
A day to remember and reflect
This Thursday, September 30, 2021, marks the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Learn about how the AGO is reflecting on Indigenous art and the intergenerational history of residential schools.
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.