Top art picks from the Youth Council
The AGO Youth Council lets us in on their favourite works from our Collection.
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Youth Council members (L-R) Nara, Carson and Lina in front of Anitra Hamilton’s work, Wall Parade #3 (detail), 2008. Latex paint, Dimensions variable. Purchased with the assistance of the Peggy Lownsbrough Fund and friends of the artist, 2008. © Anitra Hamilton 2008/129
When it comes art it can be hard to pick favourites, but we asked three members of the AGO Youth Council – Carson, Lina and Nara – to do just that. Ranging from works by Kent Monkman and Rebecca Belmore to Joyce Weiland, see what they chose below:
Nara: I really like sculptural works, and this one also has an element of fashion design. It’s also pretty incredible how it tells a complex story of Canadian colonial and Indigenous history in just one work.
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Carson: I like all the nods to classical art in this piece. The juxtaposition of European Art and Indigenous culture is fascinating. Also, it has a great sense of humour about it.
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Nara: I like the contrast of colours in this work. You can also tell that it’s very personal. It’s very human and lifelike and looks like it was precious to someone.
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Lina chose one of Joyce Wieland's works Flick Picks #4 (1963). Laid out like a filmstrip it shows a boat sinking below the water. "The style of the work appeals to
All of the works listed here are currently on display and included with General Admission.
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