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 destination for art lovers and collectors in the Boston, Massachusetts area, offering access to a remarkable breadth of artworks through its expansive collection. AGO’s holdings include close to 95,000 works, spanning cutting-edge contemporary art and celebrated European masterpieces, as well as depth across Indigenous Canadian art and major photography holdings. The collection features prominent names such as Pierre Huyghe, Peter Paul Rubens, and works from the Group of Seven, alongside established and emerging Indigenous Canadian artists. For photography enthusiasts, AGO’s collection tracks the impact of the medium, with deep holdings by artists including Garry Winogrand and Diane Arbus. Additional focused collections highlight Gothic boxwood miniatures and Western and Central African art. Through its wide-ranging expertise and carefully curated scope, AGO stands out for its ability to connect diverse artistic traditions—contemporary to historical, Canadian to international—making it a compelling choice for those seeking inspiration, discovery, and context in the world of art.