Conveniently located in downtown Toronto and fully accessible, the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) is one of North America’s greatest art galleries.
Here, you can immerse yourself in a large collection of over 120,000 artworks that ranges from cutting-edge contemporary pieces to significant works by Indigenous and Canadian artists, as well as European masterpieces. Don’t miss seeing iconic pieces such as Massacre of The Innocents by Peter Paul Rubens and original Group of Seven Canadian artworks, which have earned the gallery global recognition.
Explore the world of art within the gallery’s beautiful architecture, designed by the renowned architect Frank Gehry. Take your time to appreciate not only the art but also the building itself.
Complete your visit with a delicious meal at AGO Bistro and discover artful gifts at shopAGO!
Pacita Abad – On now until January 19, 2025
The exuberant and wide-ranging works of the late Philippine-born artist Pacita Abad make their Canadian debut as part of her first retrospective. This acclaimed exhibition includes more than 100 artworks showcasing Abad’s experiments in different mediums: textiles, works on paper, paintings, prints, and a range of archival material and studio ephemera.
Much of Abad’s work is defined by her engagement in social justice and her exploration of materials. She is best known for her large-scale hanging trapuntos, a form of quilted painting made of stitched and stuffed canvas.
Moments in Modernism – On now until September 1, 2025
Highlighting the diversity and quality of the AGO’s modern art collection, which has been built over time by generations of museum curators and patrons, this installation will show collection strengths from artistic movements such as Pop Art, Abstraction, Realism, and Minimalism.
An international approach in artistic styles will be presented, including a body of work from the AGO holdings by Brazilian artists, recognizing the global nature of modernism. A selection of contemporary works that respond to modernist movements will also be shown.
Sonia Boyce: Feeling Her Way – On Now
Feeling Her Way centers the vocal performances of four Black female musicians: Jacqui Dankworth, Poppy Ajudha, Sofia Jernberg, Tanita Tikaram in a playful and thought-provoking visual and auditory experience. Brought together by Boyce at Abbey Road Studios in London and Atlantis Studios in Stockholm, the vocalists were guided by composer Errollyn Wallen through improvisation, imagination, and exploration.
The audience will encounter colour-tinted videos that take centre stage among immersive and tessellating wallpapers, created by Boyce, as well as golden 3D geometric structures and a reflective display of music memorabilia.
The Art Rate Monitor – September 17 to November 12, 2024
Get a snapshot of your AGO experience and transform the way you connect with art.
Experience a unique gallery that measures your heart rate as you explore. Through your heart rate, see which pieces captivated you the most, uncover patterns in your preference, and relive the highlights in a free personalized wrap report.
Your personalized report, sent through email, will identify your art persona, what artworks you spent the longest time with, your preferred colour palette and more. So, after you see it and feel it, you can share the art that moves and represents you the most.
Participation is on a first-come, first served basis.
Whether you’re an art aficionado, new to the art scene or a family looking for fun, the AGO has a variety of events for all ages. Click here to plan your visit and see what’s happening today!
