Debbie Johnsen
Assistant Curator, Contemporary Art
Selected AGO exhibitions:
Moments in Modernism (2024)
Bright Signs: Spotlight on Video Art (2024)
Background: Prior to becoming the Assistant Curator, Contemporary Art at the AGO in 2024, Debbie Johnsen worked in various roles in the Gallery's Department of Modern & Contemporary Art since 2011, most recently as Manager, Modern & Contemporary Collections. During her tenure, she provided key support for major exhibitions such as Brian Jungen: Friendship Centre (2019), Vija Celmins: To Fix the Image in Memory (2019) and Theaster Gates: How to Build a House Museum (2016). She holds a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree in Art History from the University of Toronto. Johnsen’s area of specialty is Time-Based Media.