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 major Toronto, Ontario destination for art enthusiasts and art supplies retailers looking to connect customers with world-class artistic heritage. AGO’s collection spans nearly 95,000 works, bringing together cutting-edge contemporary art and renowned European masterpieces. Visitors and local art shoppers can explore works such as Pierre Huyghe’s Untilled (Liegender Frauenakt) and Peter Paul Rubens’s The Massacre of The Innocents, alongside the vast collection by the Group of Seven. The AGO also supports a strong focus on Indigenous Canadian artists, featuring works by both established and emerging voices. Complementing these broad strengths, the gallery’s photography collection traces the medium’s impact through deep holdings by major artists including Garry Winogrand and Diane Arbus. For those seeking specialized interests, the AGO includes focused collections such as Gothic boxwood miniatures and Western and Central African art, offering a distinctive mix that makes it a standout in Toronto’s local art scene.