Nightclubbing: A Toronto History
Nightclubs are spaces of social and creative transformation where partygoers of all backgrounds and lifestyles can come together for nights of music, creativity, and joyous celebration. Join DJ and journalist Denise Benson for a conversation with club owner Albert Assoon, DJ Mark Oliver and writer and director Michele Geister about some of Toronto’s most influential and unforgettable nightlife spaces from the 80s and 90s. They’ll consider the impact of house, hip-hop and early rave culture on the music, art, fashion, and design scenes in the city.
Studio 54 and the Art of Fashion
Join the legendary André Leon Talley and the iconic designer Diane von Furstenberg for a conversation about their lives in fashion, and the looks they saw at Studio 54.
Studio 54: Behind the Scenes
Join Studio 54: Night Magic curator Matthew Yokobosky for a conversation with the AGO's Paul Mathiesen and Julian Cox about the look, design and vibe of the legendary Manhattan nightclub. Hear behind the scenes stories from Paul Mathiesen, who worked at Studio 54 during its heyday.
Matthew Yokobosky is Senior Curator of Fashion and Material Culture, Brooklyn Museum.
Paul Mathiesen is a lighting designer who works in Logistics and Gallery Services at the AGO.
Life Drawing Inspired by Studio 54
Join us for a one-day workshop where we explore a series of gestural drawing exercises set to Disco music and inspired by the Studio 54: Night Magic exhibition. Capture the poses and dance moves of a live model, while listening to music of the late 1970's and early 1980's. Facilitated by our AGO artist-instructor, this session is fun for all: it will be lively, informative and expressive.
Golden Groove: Lightning in a Bottle - Part 2
In partnership with the Koffler Centre of the Arts and their long-term community partner, Dancing with Parkinson’s, the AGO is inviting all seniors to participate in a series of dance workshops inspired by the AGO’s new exhibition, Studio 54: Night Magic.
Golden Groove: Lightning in a Bottle - Part 1
In partnership with the Koffler Centre of the Arts and their long-term community partner, Dancing with Parkinson’s, the AGO is inviting all seniors to participate in a series of dance workshops inspired by the new exhibition, Studio 54: Night Magic.
Distance Dress-Up: Party of 1
Distance Dress Up invites everyone to dress up in their favourite party outfit, take a selfie of themselves and post on IG using #distancedressup!