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Its collection includes more than 38,000 works spanning the 11th century to the present-day. It includes an extensive collection of Canadian art, which depicts the development of Canada's heritage from pre- Confederation to the present. Indeed, works by Canadian artists make up more than half of the AGO's collection. The museum also has an impressive collection of European art, including works by renowned artists such as Pablo Picasso, Auguste Rodin, Vincent Van Gogh, and Edgar Degas. In addition to these, the AGO also has one of the most significant collections of African art in North America, as well as a contemporary art collection illustrating the evolution of modern artistic movements in Canada, the United States, and Europe, including works by Andy Warhol, Claes OldenburgClaes Oldenburg (born January 28, 1929) is a sculptor, best known for his public art installations typically featuring large versions of everyday objects. Another theme in his work is soft versions of normally hard objects. Oldenburg was born in Stockholm, and Jenny HolzerJenny Holzer (born July 29, 1950 in Gallipolis, Ohio) is an American conceptual artist. She has attended Ohio University, Rhode Island School of Design, and the Independent Study Program at the Whitney Museum of American Art. Holzer was originally an abst. Finally, the AGO is home to the Henry MooreThis article is about the sculptor. For the governor of New York, see Henry Moore (governor). Henry Spencer Moore ( July 30, 1898— August 31, 1986) was an artist and sculptor. Born into a poor mining family in Leeds, he became well known for his large sca Sculpture Centre, which houses the largest public collection of works by this BritishThe word Britain is used to refer to the United Kingdom (UK): i. the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (from 1927), the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland ( 1801- 1927) or the United Kingdom of Great Britain ( 1707- 1801). sculptor. Moore's bronze work, Two Large Forms (1966-1969) greets visitors at the museum's entrance.
In 2004, the AGO unveiled a $194 million renovation plan by architect Frank GehryFrank Owen Gehry (born Ephraim Goldberg on February 28, 1929) is an architect known for his interesting use of metal sheathing for his buildings. He was born in Toronto, Canada, but moved to California at age 17. He is today a naturalized American citizen. The new design would completely alter the exterior of the building and replace several existing galleries. The plan has resulted in AGO patron Joey Tanenbaum 's resignation from the Gallery's board, and a withdrawal of his support, in protest over the plan which would destroy several galleries funded by his family. The plan is currently up in the air, with the Gallery worried that, if they go along with the plan without Tanenbaum's support, they will be giving the signal to other potential benefactors that their contributions may not be permanent. At the same time, the AGO risks embarrassment by cancelling the plans altogether. The project remains highly controversial.
The AGO was founded in 19001900 is the common year starting on Monday. see link for calendar) For the film, see 1900 (film). Events January January 1 Nigeria becomes British protectorate January 2 John Hay announces the Open Door Policy to promote trade with China. January 2 Chicag by a group of private citizens, as the Art Museum of Toronto.