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Community, Behind the Scenes, Art
Recent AGH Acquisition Honours Indigenous History and the Grand River’s Timeless Beauty
Whether the medium is photography, painting, sculpture, beadwork, or film, the work of Brantford-based Mohawk artist Shelley Niro captivates the senses and initiates thoughtful conversations about Indigenous history and identity. After having featured Niro’s work in the exhibitions Radical Stich and Shelley Niro: 500 Year Itch, the Art Gallery of Hamilton (AGH) is proud to … Continued
Programming, Community, Education
Focusing on the Importance of Museums this Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, which is led by the Alzheimer Association of Canada to increase focus on education, the reduction of stigma, and the support of people living with dementia. For this article, I would like to focus on the museum field – a place where I spend a great deal of time and … Continued
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Community, Behind the Scenes, Art
Artist Q&A with Kara McIntosh — On Textiles, Painting, and the Pull of Landscape
The Art Gallery of Hamilton’s Art Sales + Services is thrilled to present Gathering Edges, a showcase of new paintings and textiles by Canadian artist Kara McIntosh that runs from January 15 to 31. In this latest series of new works, Kara offers a vivid exploration of the relationship between self and landscape, shaped by presence, memory, and an … Continued
Behind the Scenes, Exhibition, Art
Exploring the Convergence of Past and Present through Artistic Creation with Metamorphoses: Visions of Antiquity in the Modern Era
Metamorphoses: Visions of Antiquity in the Modern Era invites visitors to journey through time as ancient, modern, and contemporary art come together in conversation. The exhibition—which is on view at the AGH until January 4, 2026—explores how artists have reimagined classical traditions over centuries.