Look:Forward
The AGO brings people together with art to see, experience and understand the world in new ways. That mission takes on a whole new dimension with Look:Forward, an exciting reinstallation of the AGO Collection.
Look:Forward aims to build on the momentum started with the Transformation AGO project in 2008 by adding great art to all public spaces, ensuring that our best artwork is on display and celebrating a legacy of donor generosity. Led by the vision of the AGO’s curators, the project is guided by three values: to celebrate exceptional art by presenting the very best of our Collection; to inspire meaningful and engaging experiences for our visitors; and to be relevant to our changing audiences by reflecting and strengthening the vibrancy and possibility of Toronto.
Each curator is paying special attention to artists who have been underrepresented and deserve recognition. We hope to challenge the status quo by aspiring to reflect varied voices that broaden our understanding of the world.
Once completed, this project will bring you 70,000 sq. ft. of new installations across more than 50 galleries, including public spaces that were previously without art. With increased floor space committed to the Collection, we will present more art from each of our collecting areas: Canadian, Indigenous, European, Modern & Contemporary, Photography, and Prints & Drawings.
Already underway, the reinstallation process will be completed in Spring 2019.
But don’t worry – the artworks you love aren’t going away! Through Look:Forward, you’ll continue to see your old favourites, and you’ll find new treasures. And best of all: there will be great art at every turn.
A small number of galleries will be closed on a rolling basis for reinstallation efforts. Those spaces will be clearly marked on site, and you’ll see updates in the green box at the top of this page so that you can plan your visit in advance.
Sign up for our weekly editorial newsletter, AGOinsider, or our weekly listings email, AGOweekly, for updates on Look:Forward and special behind-the-scenes glimpses.
You can also follow hashtags #AGOLookForward and #AGOCollection for real-time updates.
Supporters
Supporters
Lead Supporters
Lead Supporters
Bob & Angel Harding
Rosamond Ivey
Gerald Sheff & Shanitha Kachan
Generously supported by
Generously supported by
Charles & Marilyn Baillie
David W. Binet
Hans & Susan Brenninkmeyer
Ron & Gitte Granofsky
Shirley Granovsky
Ira Gluskin & Maxine Granovsky Gluskin
Andrew and Marianne Guizzetti
The Koerner Foundation
Tim & Frances Price
Richard Rooney & Laura Dinner
The Schulich Foundation
Volunteers of the AGO
Robin & David Young
Supported by
Supported by
Sandra & Leo DelZotto
Bob Dorrance & Gail Drummond
Sandra Faire & Ivan Fecan
Angela & David Feldman
Mrs. John Flemer
Gordon & Janet Nixon
Charles & Libby Winograd
With assistance from
With assistance from
Thomas Bjarnason
Beth & John P. Curtin
Camillo O. di Prata & family
Rupert Duchesne & Holly Coll-Black
Andrew & Andrea Federer
Anthony & Lina Gagliano
Leslie Gales & Keith Ray
Alan & Renee Gozlan
Anthony & Helen Graham
Michael & Diane Hasley
Jay & Barbara Hennick
Sharon Herman
Richard & Donna Ivey
Norman Kraftchuk
Dr. Elizabeth Kocmur
Phil Lind & Ellen Roland
Liza Mauer & Andrew Sheiner
Julia Medland
Daniel & Ingrid Mida
Nadir & Shabin Mohamed
Darcy Morris & Devin Connell
Carol & Morton Rapp
Eleanor & Francis Shen
Nan Shuttleworth
Jay Smith & Laura Rapp
Michael & Sharon Young