Explore the AGH Collection like never before through a new, ground-breaking art activation project, Beyond the Frame, funded by the incite Foundation for the Arts.
Beyond the Frame uses audio, video, and augmented reality to provide interpretive, sensory, and reimagined experiences to activate selected works from the AGH Collection. Over the next few months, the gallery will be continually adding new experiences to Beyond the Frame.
Headphones will be available to borrow through the Visitor Services Desk. Limited quantities.
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Step onto the streets of Lawren Harris’ Hurdy Gurdy. Scan the QR code onsite to unveil Harris’ misidentification of the hurdy gurdy instrument.
Celebrate the legacy of Ora Markstein—a life marked by resilience, risk-taking, love, and strength. Learn more about her remarkable journey through the eyes of her friends at AGH. Visit the AGH Gallery and scan the QR code to unlock Ora’s story today.
Immerse yourself in the stories behind Gordon Shadrach’s Trade with Beyond the Frame! This week’s activation offers an audio interview with Shadrach as he delves into the history of the Black Loyalists of the American Revolutionary War and their connections to Black athletes in today’s sports industry. Scan the QR code onsite to listen and experience art in a whole new way.
Janice Reid introduces us to Victorian era muse, Fanny Eaton. Scan the QR code to hear Janice’s story about Fanny’s inspiring legacy and how she sparked an entire series of new works.
Dive into the artistic journey of Simon Frank! This week, explore View (After Johnson) by scanning the QR code next to his work. Go behind the scenes into Simon’s studio and watch his creative process as he brings a new painting to life.
Step into the mind of a master and uncover the hidden layers behind Alex Colville’s iconic The Traveller with an immersive AR experience. Scan the QR code with the camera feature on your phone to learn more about Alex Colville’s artistic process. Download the Artivive app to see the initial sketches behind The Traveller.
This week, immerse yourself in Ravinder Ruprai’s powerful Braid works, where personal experiences and identity intertwine to create something truly unique. Scan the QR code next to the artwork to listen to Ravinder share the profound impact her life has had on her creative journey.
This week, discover Katherine Takpannie’s powerful piece, It’s Always Been About the Land. Scan the QR code next to the artwork to hear from Katherine herself as she shares her connection to the landscape and the inspiration behind her stunning work.
This September, we’re thrilled to kick off with Marla Panko’s dynamic piece “Fab.” Simply scan the QR code next to the works to dive into the artist’s vision and creative process.
Transport yourself to a sunny meadow under the trees through William Blair Bruce’s Summer Day. Scan the QR code next to the work to learn more about the women in the painting. Download the Artivive app and use the camera feature on your phone to watch the painting come to life!
Dive into a new world of art with interactive audio, video, and augmented reality that brings selected AGH Collection pieces to life. Experience William Blair Bruce’s Phantom Hunter in a brand new way. Download the Artivive app and use the camera feature on your phone to watch the painting come to life!
Christina Sealey’s self-portrait, Transitions 1 (self-portrait) invites you into an introspective moment, perfectly capturing the essence of transition and self-reflection. Scan the QR code on the label next to the painting to hear directly from Christina Sealey as she shares intimate insights into her creative process and the story behind this evocative work.
Visit the Gallery to access a video of artist Tim Whiten discussing how our lives revolve around the use of glass, as well as the concepts of style, change, and personal and artistic development.
Miss Rodney’s Event offers an enriched experience for Gallery visitors. Visitors can scan the QR code next to the piece to hear an audio recording of artist Roger Ferreira, Kareem’s father, talking more about Miss Rodney and the individuals in the painting. Additionally, enjoy special video content with Kareem and Roger sharing their artistic practices and the impact of their collaboration on Kareem’s work.
One of the AGH’s signature works, William Kurelek’s This is the Nemesis, has been reinterpreted by legendary music producer Jeremy Greenspan. Experience an immersive album that can only be heard at the gallery. Greenspan’s situated recording, which features multi-instrumentalist Colin Fisher, brings haunting immediacy to Kurelek’s apocalyptic imagery.
IMAGE CREDITS
Tim Whiten (Canadian b.1941), Reliquaire (II), 2014-2015, handcrafted crystal clear glass, mirror, human skull, gold leaf. Gift of the artist in memory of Tom & Mary E. Whiten, 2019
Kareem Ferreira (Canadian b. 1989), Miss Rodney’s Event, 2022, acrylic, mixed media on canvas. Purchase, Permanent Collection Fund
William Kurelek (Canadian, 1927-1977) This is Nemesis, 1965, mixed media on Masonite. Gift of Mrs. J. A. McCuaig, 1966. © The Estate of William Kurelek
Christina Sealey (Canadian b. 1973) Transitions 1 (self-portrait), 2001, oil on linen. Gift of the Women’s Art Association of Hamilton, 2020. Photo: Robert McNair, 2022
William Blair Bruce (Canadian 1859-1906), Summer Day, c. 1890, oil on canvas. Bruce Memorial, 1914.
William Blair Bruce (Canadian 1859-1906), The Phantom Hunter, 1888, oil on canvas. Bruce Memorial, 1914.
Marla Panko (Canadian b. 1958), Fab, 2020, acrylic and collage on wood. Purchased with funds provided by anonymous donors in recognition of Nancy Cizek for her appreciation of art, 2021.
Katherine Takpannie,It’s Always Been About the Land, 2021, digital image. Courtesy of the Artist.
Ravinder Ruprai, 2021. Permissions courtesy of the artist. Photo: AGH, 2023
Alex Colville (Canadian 1920-2013), The Traveller, 1992, acrylic polymer emulsion on masonite. Anonymous bequest, 2014
Simon Frank (Canadian b. Scotland 1968), View (After Johnson), 2016, acrylic, oil stick, log-marking hammer on reclaimed plywood. Gift of the artist, 2022.
Janice Reid (Canadian b. 1987), Transforming Fanny Eaton, c. 2021, photographic print on Hahnemühle Hemp paper. Purchase, Permanent Collection Fund, 2022
Gordon Shadrach (Canadian, born 1966), Trade, 2021, oil on panel, antique frame. Purchase, Permanent Collection Fund, 2021.
Ora Markstein (Canadian b. Hungary, 1924-2024), Bird,1975, Italian translucent alabaster. Purchased with funds provided by an anonymous donor, 2011.
Lawren Harris (Canadian b. 1885), Hurdy Gurdy, 1913, oil on canvas. Gift of Roy G. Cole, 1992.
Beyond the Frame is generously sponsored by the incite Foundation for the Arts.
