The emergence of the new artistic avant-garde in the early 20th century: Picasso, Dali, Mondrian; 15 artists, 36 works from the National Gallery of Canada, now at your AGA.
Picasso, Dali, Mondrian; 15 artists, 36 works from the National Gallery of Canada, now at your AGA.
For Immediate Release
February 2, 2012
EDMONTON, AB – The Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA) is pleased to present ICONS OF MODERNISM, February 11 – May 21, 2012.
At the beginning of the 20th century, Paris, the unrivalled centre of the art world, witnessed the emergence of a new avant-garde in response to rapid technological progress and the new realities of daily life in the mechanized age.
Coming of age during the rise of capitalism, 22 young artists challenge preconceptions of Central and Eastern Europe as a historical, social and political monolith.
For Immediate Release
January 19, 2012
EDMONTON, AB – REARVIEW MIRROR: New Art from Central and Eastern Europe opens January 28 – April 29, 2012 at the Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA).
Apparitions in mid-air, multi-headed monsters and rubber boots; Calgary-based artist, Chris Millar, captivates the human imagination with punk-rock, pop-culture, comic book inspired visions that merge paint and sculpture into moments past, present and future
For Immediate Release
January 19, 2012
EDMONTON, AB – The Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA) will launch its early 2012 season with the opening of CHRIS MILLAR: The Untimely Transmogrification of the Problem, January 28–April 29, 2012.
Acting Executive Director appointed as AGA enters exciting 2012 exhibition season
For Immediate Release
December 9, 2011
EDMONTON, AB – Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA) announced that Catherine Crowston has been appointed Acting Executive Director effective January 1, 2012. Crowston is currently the Deputy Director and Chief Curator, of the AGA. Outgoing Executive Director, Gilles Hébert announced his resignation and acceptance of the senior executive position of Vice-President of Museum Practice with Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) in Winnipeg in early November.
AGA to premiere new travelling exhibition featuring the work of three contemporary First Nations artists
EDMONTON, AB – The Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA) is proud to premiere ‘Our Wilderness is Wisdom…’, the most recent exhibition in the AGA’s Alberta Foundation for the Arts Travelling Exhibition Program (TREX).The exhibition will be on view in the Ledcor Theatre Lobby from December 4, 2011 to January 2, 2012, after which it will travel throughout the province in 2012.
AGA Executive Director accepts position with Canadian Museum for Human Rights as Vice-President of Museum Practice
For Immediate Release
November 10, 2011
EDMONTON, AB – Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA), Executive Director, Gilles Hébert announced his resignation from the AGA effective December 31, 2011 and acceptance of the senior executive position of Vice-President of Museum Practice with Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) in Winnipeg.
Last AGA Refinery event of the year sells out quickly!
Public can still score a pair of exclusive tickets through Turn it Up North video contest
For Immediate Release
November 7, 2011
EDMONTON, AB – The Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA) will host another sold out crowd at Refinery on Saturday, November 19 from 9 pm to 2 am.
Filmmaker and author Geo Takach to host special program at AGA
Film screening and talk join current exhibition to explore the character of Alberta
For Immediate Release
November 1, 2011
EDMONTON, AB – The Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA) is excited to present a special Rodeo-week screening of Will the Real Alberta Please Stand Up? on Wednesday, November 9 at 7 pm in the AGA’s Ledcor Theatre. Free with gallery admission, the program will include an introduction to the film, Q & A session and book signing with the film’s director Geo Takach, as well as a screening of his short film Dual Alberta.
Advance tickets now on sale for AGA’s popular Refinery party
November 19 event goes UP NORTH to present Explorers of the North and the Monsters Who Killed Them
For Immediate Release
October 17, 2011
EDMONTON, AB – The Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA) is excited to present Refinery: Explorers of the North and the Monsters Who Killed Them on Saturday, November 19 from 9 pm-2 am. Tickets for this popular late night event go on sale today for AGA Members and will be available to the general public on October 31, 2011.
Bestselling Canadian author to give special lecture at AGA
Public talk will link award-winning book and current AGA exhibition
For Immediate Release
October 13, 2011
EDMONTON, AB – The Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA) is proud to host renowned Canadian author Ross King in a public talk on Sunday, October 23 at 2 pm. This lecture is presented in partnership with LitFest, Edmonton’s Nonfiction Festival and is being held in conjunction with the recently opened AGA exhibition A PASSION FOR NATURE: Landscape Painting from 19th Century France. Tickets for the talk are $15 / $10 for AGA Members, and are available at youraga.ca.
