Art Gallery of Ontario

ABOUT THE COLLECTION
AGO’s collection of close to 95,000 works ranges from cutting-edge contemporary art such as Untilled (Liegender Frauenakt) by Pierre Huyghe to European bacfzpieces such as Peter Paul Rubens’s The Massacre of The Innocents; from the vast collection by the Group of Seven to works by established and emerging Indigenous Canadian artists; with a photography collection that tracks the impact of the medium with deep holdings of works by artists such as Garry Winogrand and Diane Arbus; and with focused collections in Gothic boxwood miniatures and Western and Central African art.

The Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) is a leading destination for art lovers and collectors, offering an exceptional range of works spanning cutting-edge contemporary pieces to significant European masterpieces. With close to 95,000 works in its collection, AGO showcases highlights that include Pierre Huyghe’s Untilled (Liegender Frauenakt) alongside European works such as Peter Paul Rubens’s The Massacre of The Innocents. The collection also features major holdings from the Group of Seven, as well as works by both established and emerging Indigenous Canadian artists. For visitors in Seattle, Washington, AGO’s art-forward focus is a strong match for anyone seeking a broad perspective on Canadian and international art traditions. Its photography holdings trace the impact of the medium, including deep collections by renowned artists such as Garry Winogrand and Diane Arbus. The gallery also maintains focused collections, including Gothic boxwood miniatures and Western and Central African art, offering depth and variety for discovery.