The Art Gallery of Ontario’s (AGO) first-ever public art commission is near-life-sized replica of Jumbo the circus elephant, teetering on a ball. The bronze sculpture by contemporary artist Brian Jungen, titled Couch Monster: Sadzěʔ yaaghęhch’ill, can be found at the corner of Dundas and McCaul streets (adjacent to the AGO) in downtown Toronto. It’s Jungen’s
In order to be able to house its growing collection of global modern and contemporary art, the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), recently announced the trio of architects that will lead the design phase of AGO Global Contemporary, the museum’s proposed expansion project. Annabelle Selldorf of the global firm Selldorf Architects which recently completed the
Be part of this innovative day camp that encourages exciting connections between art, culture, and ideas! Our one- and two-week camps for children ages 5-13, emphasize self-expression and allow young artists to discover and play while exploring the AGO’s galleries and collections. Campers create amazing art projects with our artist instructors, focusing on both contemporary
The Jean-Michelle Basquait: Now’s the Time exhibit opening Feb. 7 and running until May 10 at the Art Gallery of Ontario is a big deal for many reasons. It’s a first for Canada. It’s a world-class show. And as a result of certain events south of the border where a number of unarmed African Americans were killed by white police officers resulting in an increase in racial tension, the themes in his work may have even more relevance and power today. It’s a beautiful, shocking and utterly unforgettable collection.
There are hockey fans and then there are whatever the owners of this unbelievable Ontario home are. This one-of-a-kind Collingwood home at 569593 6th Sideroad is listed for $6.8 million, and it’s a true hockey haven. You’ll find a private indoor hockey arena perfect for three-on-three games within the three-bedroom, four-bathroom home, and there’s even a
Galleries and museums took part in a collective mad dash to bring exhibits, programs, and information online as COVID-19 closed doors throughout the city. While revenue has taken a hit, curators are surprised at the effectiveness of digital options while heavily relying on social media to engage audiences. The Art Gallery of Toronto (AGO) has
Sterling Road beckons with groundbreaking art gallery and culinary destinations
The Art Gallery of Ontario’s Small Wonders: Gothic Boxwood Miniatures exhibition opens this weekend in Toronto and runs until Jan. 22
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Luminato, here are our top 10 ways to enjoy this year’s festival.
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Luminato, here are our top 10 ways to enjoy this year’s festival.
The artistic side of Toronto revs into full gear when September rolls around — theatre, music, art, literature, it all kicks off in the fall. Herewith, our guide to the best cultural events the city has to offer.
Ron Rivlin has only been an art collector and gallery owner for a few short years. But he’s already got one of the largest private Andy Warhol collections on the planet, and he is showing off most of it at a pop-up version of his Los Angeles–based Revolver Gallery, opening this month in Yorkville.
FASTWÜRMS will be part of this year’s Nuit Blanche and AGO’s First Thursdays
So you’ve outgrown the Bob Marley posters you bought in university, but you’re not quite ready to raise a paddle for an original from the Group of Seven. The good news is you’re in the vast majority. The bad news is that Toronto has more than 100 galleries with works for sale. Finding a meaningful original in your price range recalls a needle in a haystack.
Rare Tom Thomson painting expected to fetch at least $200,000
Toronto music news featuring Great Lake Swimmers, Sloan, Walk Off The Earth, Sook-Yin Lee, and Basia Bulat
It’s Thursday, and the weekend is fast approaching. Need stuff to see or do? We’ve got you covered. In this edition, North America’s largest craft show, an exhibit that pokes fun at the art world, a foodie tour of the east end and more.
Toronto’s definitely gone to the nerds. Not only are we hosting Fan Expo this weekend, but a brand new exhibit showcasing the work of makeup artist extraordinaire and special effects master Gordon Smith opened last week at TIFF Bell Lightbox. (For non-nerds, he’s the guy who created Wolverine’s claws and the bodacious blue-skinned Mystique in X-Men and X2.)
Toronto City Council will soon be presented with recommendations on local landmark’s future
Now that talk about mega-malls and Ferris wheels have simmered down, the man in charge of Waterfront Toronto, John Campbell, says he is open to new ideas for fast-tracking development of the Eastern waterfront.
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For culture-goers, national holidays tend to be stay-at-home-with-the-Paris-Review days more than out-and-about-town days. However, one place that will be open this Canada Day is the Royal Ontario Museum. On July 1, the museum opens four new galleries to the public. Here’s a sneak peek at what to expect:
And at the Art Gallery of Ontario’s upcoming Georgia O’Keeffe retrospective, that idea is being embraced by the kitchen at Frank. The on-site restaurant is debuting a new menu to both coincide with and play off of the exhibit.
Toronto artist D’bi.young anitafrika is a Jamaican-Canadian dub poet and multi-disciplinary artist who is featured in this month’s Art Gallery of Ontario First Thursdays event, which explores feminism.
With the final long weekend of the summer approaching, make sure you’re making the most of the great weather. Ahead of the Labour Day weekend, here’s everything that’s open and closed in Toronto. Public transit TTC: The TTC will operate on a holiday schedule. All TTC routes will operate on their Sunday service schedules but
It’s the August long weekend! Monday, August 5 is a civic holiday known as Simcoe Day, in honour of John Graves Simcoe, the founder of York (now Toronto). Thankfully, many city attractions will remain open on Monday, including the CN Tower and the Toronto Zoo. Still, some businesses won’t be operating as usual. Here’s a
