The first-ever exhibition to focus exclusively on Michael Snow’s early formative years, Early Snow: Michael Snow 1947-1962 presents a snapshot of some of the Canadian artist’s first creative explorations. Working for over a half-century since the end of this exhibition’s chronological window, Snow’s practice and career transformed dramatically in the following decades. Such a prolific … Continued
Here at the AGH, we are very proud of the collection of artworks we are fortunate enough to hold in our care. A curated selection of the over 10,000 pieces in our collection are on display on Gallery Level 2, accessible and free to everyone! One of the most asked-for works is an iconic sculpture: … Continued
Allegorical Minimalism: the paradoxical synthesis of the material and natural world, challenging the perceptions of the spectator (as critic) while denying not only a fixed interpretation, but the very possibility of interpretation itself. This residency is the official launch of my new artistic identity. I am reintroducing myself to the public as REITZENSTEIN. I am … Continued
Discover why the Irving Zucker Sculpture Garden is Downtown Hamilton’s best kept secret! A secret garden full of awe-inspiring sculptures spanning across art history.
See what you’ve been missing! Check out the Speaking for Herself Exhibition, featuring wide variety of works by women artists in a range of practices including painting, photography, sculpture and installation.
Bellona’s head was cut off and stolen, but that was just part of the sculpture’s story. Know the dramatic journey of Jean-Léon Gérôme’s Ancient Roman Goddess before she arrived at the AGH.
Sculpture or painting, which is better? No need to choose when the AGH lets you observe and appreciate both art forms at the same time and how the two media bring to life the spaces in which they are positioned.