Ever wonder where art goes when not in the Vault or on display? Follow these pieces from the AGH’s permanent collection as they go on tour this summer to some of Canada’s and the world’s most renowned galleries! Embracing Canadian historical, international, and contemporary art, the AGH Collection consists of more than 10,000 works. If … Continued
Independent artists, curators and cultural workers of Ukraine have a right to live, be safe and continue their work. Donate to the Ukrainian Emergency Art Fund here. Olesya Ostrovska, Director of the Mystetskyi Arsenal National Art and Culture Museum Complex in Kyiv, has requested that arts institutions spotlight the many facets and colours of the … Continued
“The AGH Collection is a storied, varied, and wonderful treasure that is pleasure to share with others; there’s nothing like hearing someone say, “I had no idea the Art Gallery of Hamilton had such a Collection….” I love it when visitors share their knowledge and insight with me; I am constantly learning!” – Larissa The … Continued
Every Wednesday, the AGH Instagram page brings the AGH Permanent Collection to you! With over 10,000 works and counting held in our care, these weekly spotlights provide brief glimpses into the lives and careers of the many talented artists contributing to this proud Collection. You can always see more over on our Online Collection page! … Continued
Have you seen our expanded The Collection exhibition since our reopening in July? Head to the Gallery during any of our open hours and enjoy the sprawling selection of some of the 10,000+ works in our collection, on display and free for everyone! Exploring a piece from this exhibition, today’s Collection Showcase looks at Fredericton-born … Continued
If you have attended a Gallery tour at the AGH, you have likely heard that we house over 10,500 works in our permanent collection – a number which often surprises our visitors and immediately begs the question: where do we keep them all? Many AGH regulars may know the answer – in the vaults! Our … Continued
Last week we published an article highlighting all the articles exploring the Gallery Level 1 exhibitions, giving visitors online and in-person a chance to preview or re-experience the work currently on display. This week, we’re turning to our Gallery Level 2 exhibitions, including our permanently installed The Collection exhibition, as well as the works available … Continued
From photographing patterns of dazzling sweets to shooting hockey pucks at a white canvas, multimedia artist Liss Platt often combines familiar objects with personal narrative, critical analysis, gender politics, and strategies of appropriation to challenge various dominant discourses and representations.[1] Last year, the AGH acquired its first artworks by the Hamilton-based artist: fourteen photographs from the … Continued
James Tissot’s oil on canvas Croquet is a popular and celebrated painting from the AGH permanent collection. Created in 1877-1878, the work entered the collection in 1965 and has since that time traveled the world as an important player in numerous exhibitions. Born in France and living in England during the 1870s, James Tissot is … Continued
Yesterday, we very excitedly announced our upcoming public reopening on Thursday, July 16. As a thank you to returning Gallery visitors, admission will be free for the remainder of July! Featured exhibitions Early Snow: Michael Snow 1947–1962 and The Artist’s Dream: Works of French Symbolism have been extended, open to the public until January 3 … Continued