We’re unveiling what’s been building behind the scenes—new acquisitions from the past fifteen years that reflect the ever-expanding story of our collection and the artists who shape it.
Taking Root brings to light some of the AGH’s newest additions to our permanent collection, showcasing a diverse range of artists, media, and perspectives. From contemporary voices to historical anchors, these works offer a window into the conversations and curiosities guiding our collections today.
The title Taking Root is inspired by Octavia Butler’s writing, in which she calls on communities to “take root among the stars.” This inspirational phrase serves as a tribute and a call to action, taken up by Syrus Marcus Ware in one of his works included in the exhibition.
This exhibition invites you to witness how a collection grows, not only through the art itself, but through the questions we ask, the stories we keep, and the commitments we make.
Artists:
Pauloosie Akitirq
Marcel Barbeau
Carole Condé and Karl Beveridge
Paul-Émile Borduas
Dianne Bos
Edward Burtynsky
Nathan Eugene Carson
Steacy Easton
Harold Edgerton
Rosalie Favell
Roger Ferreira
Marcelle Ferron
Larry Fink
Alan Flint
Sam Francis
Pierre Gauvreau
Cees and Annerie van Gemerden
Lise Gervais
Albert Gleizes
K.M. Graham
April Hickox
Natalka Husar
Leonard Hutchinson
Alex Jacobs-Blum
Bryce Kanbara
Ruth Kaplan
Allie Kasudluak
Jake Kimble
Fiona Kinsella
Fernand Leduc
Fernand Léger
Roberto Matta
Meryl McMaster
Jean Metzinger
Samwillie Mickpegak
Jean-Paul Mousseau
Louis de Niverville
Alfred Pellan
Liss Platt
Taras Polataiko
Simon Pov
Isapic Qanguq
Pitajusi Uriju Qauritaiju
Man Ray
Jean-Paul Riopelle
Cara Romero
John Wentworth Russell
stylo starr
Barbara Steinman
Katherine Takpannie
Samuel Thomas
Lorne Toews
Claude Tousignant
James Turnbull
Peter Ussuqi Anauta
Armand Vaillancourt
Jan Wade
Syrus Marcus Ware
Tim Whiten
An Whitlock
Jacob Yerex
Merkosak
Sammy
Mosesee
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