What's On: Fall Programs and Events

View this email in your browser Fall Programs and Events Just announced! Artists have always been controversial and inspirational, responding to the changing world around them with works that ask questions and challenge our perceptions of what is possible. This fall the AGO explores topical issues inspiring artists working today through a diverse line-up of talks, performances, screenings and courses. LEARN MORE AGO LIVE Our fall season of AGO Live performances kicks off on October 12 & 13 with Songs of Heaven. Commissioned by the AGO and performed by the Choir of St. James Cathedral, under the direction of Robert Busiakliewicz, the program features the world premiere of three new choral pieces composed by leading Canadian musicians Owen Pallett, Cris Derksen and Matt Smith. Mark your calendar: AGO Member Tickets on-sale: September 10 Annual Pass Holder and Public Tickets on-sale: September 13 TALKS Monday, September 30, 7 pm Salman Rushdie Join Booker Prize–winning, internationally bestselling author Salman Rushdie in conversation with Candy Palmater to celebrate the launch of his new novel, Quichotte. Saturday, November 9, 2 pm Futures: Ron Deibert Ron Deibert, a leading expert on digital technology, security and human rights gives a talk that explores the dark side of digital technology. Wednesday, September 11, 7 pm Artist's Talk: Valérie Blas Artist Valérie Blass and AGO associate curator of Contemporary Art, Adelina Vlas, talk about Blass's conceptually and materially evocative sculpture.  Wednesday, September 18, 7 pm Close Encounters: Kathleen Munn, Beneath the Surface Curator Georgiana Uhlyarik, Fredrik S. Eaton Curator of Canadian Art, and Conservation Fellow Stephanie Barnes present an exclusive viewing of select Munn works from the AGO Collection. Wednesday, October 2, 7 pm Sandra Brewster and Canisia Lubrin in Conversation Join artist Sandra Brewster in conversation with writer Canisia Lubrin on the occasion of Brewster's AGO exhibition, Sandra Brewster: Blur. Friday, October 11, 7 pm Curator's Talk: Early Rubens Alexandra Suda, Director and CEO of the National Gallery of Canada and Early Rubens co-curator, explores the life and work of the Flemish master Peter Paul Rubens (1577–1640).  Wednesday, October 23, 7 pm Artist's Talk: Hito Steyerl Artist, filmmaker and writer Hito Steyerl speaks with writer Brian Droitcour to celebrate the opening of her first solo exhibition in Canada, Hito Steyerl: This is the future. Friday, October 25, 6 pm Lisa Reihana in conversation with Julie Nagam In this special event, artist Lisa Reihana will be in conversation with curator Julie Nagam about her artistic practice and thinking behind her artwork in Pursuit of Venus [infected]. Friday, October 25, 7:30 pm Paul Seesequasis: Blanket Toss Under the Midnight Sun Writer and journalist Paul Seesequasis in conversation with AGO curator of Indigenous Art Wanda Nanibush. SCREENINGS Thursday, September 19, 7 pm The Goldfinch With an introduction by AGO Deputy Director & Chief Curator, Julian Cox, join us for a special screening of The Goldfinch. Rush Tickets Only. Wednesday, October 30, 8 pm Clash of the Titans Our fall film series playfully responds to the subject matter in the exhibition Early Rubens and launches with this 1981 classic starring Harry Hamlin as Perseus, the son of Zeus.  COURSES Register Today Learn Something New this Fall! It's the perfect time to learn something new – enroll at the AGO and choose from a wide variety of courses for adults and children & youth.   Add enews@ago.ca to your Safe Sender list Copyright © 2019 Art Gallery of Ontario, All rights reserved. You have shown interest in the AGO. Art Gallery of Ontario 317 Dundas St W Toronto, ON M5T 1G4 Canada Add us to your address book Main Line: 416.979.6648 or Membership Line: 416.979.6620 (M-F, 9-5), AGO.ca You are receiving this email because of your interest in the AGO. You can update your preferences or unsubscribe. To receive no further emails from the AGO, unsubscribe from all.