http://artmatters.ca/wp The Art Gallery of Ontario Blog Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:38:04 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Tutankhamun lived in "interesting times." He grew up in the royal court at Amarna, and was ultimately buried in western Thebes. Archaeological evidence from these sites provides crucial insights into the dynamic religious and political changes that took place during Tutankhamun's rule. With Dr. Mary-Ann Pouls Wegner, Associate Professor of Egyptian ... http://artmatters.ca/wp/2010/03/tutankhamun-in-context-the-political-and-religious-landscapes-of-amarna-and-thebes-audio/ While writing and art often interrelate in many cultures, the unity of the two is perhaps most integrated and apparent in ancient Egypt. It may well have something to do with the fact that the two-dimensional representations so characteristic of Egyptian art, begin to appear around 3100 BCE- at ... http://artmatters.ca/wp/2010/03/david-silverman-the-unity-of-art-and-writing-in-ancient-egypt-audio/ Wangechi Mutu's work boldly explores the contradictions of female and cultural identity, drawing the viewer into conversations about beauty, consumerism, colonialism, race, and gender. Her representations of the human form are disturbing and transfixing, at once utterly complex and strikingly direct. http://artmatters.ca/wp/2010/03/video-wangechi-mutu-this-you-call-civilization/ Early last Sunday morning, February 28, more than 100 eager "Tutters" came to the AGO to try setting a new Guinness World Record for the most people Tutting continuously for five minutes. Professional dance artist Mark Cabuena from the Toronto dance crews Grand Illusion and For the Funk of It led ... http://artmatters.ca/wp/2010/03/keep-on-tutting/ The AGO is partnering with the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) to host Sunday afternoon concerts in Walker Court. Talented RCM students present weekly performances right through spring 2010. This week's concert features tenor Michael Ciufo, with pianist David Eliakis. Canadian tenor Michael Ciufo is quickly becoming known for his stage presence, ... http://artmatters.ca/wp/2010/03/sunday-concert-tenor-michael-ciufo/ Five experts share personal insights about the etchings of Rembrandt and Lucian Freud. Featuring artists David Blackwood, Murray Laufer and Libby Hague; Globe and Mail writer Ian Brown; and corporate curator and AGO volunteer Ed Phillips. http://artmatters.ca/wp/2010/03/rembrandtfreud-etchings-from-life-videos/ We have made a couple of changes in our program this year, most notably we will be announcing the winner in November 2010. The $50,000 is given to the artist who receives the highest number of votes so check back often for updates and of course the announcement of ... http://artmatters.ca/wp/2010/03/welcome-to-the-grange-prize-2010/ Giuseppe Penone will be talking about his work this Wednesday, March 3 at 7 p.m. in Baillie Court. Here he is seen working on Versailles Cedar, 2000-2003 currently installed in Galleria Italia. Penone arrives at these forms by carving the tree trunk leaving the knots in place until they emerge ... http://artmatters.ca/wp/2010/03/tomorrow-meet-the-artist-giuseppe-penone/ March 19 – April 17 Following the overwhelming success of Merge in 2008, the AGO Art Rental + Sales Gallery will be hosting its second Merge exhibition showcasing emerging artists. AGO Art Rental +Sales Gallery has been responsible for giving many of Toronto’s artists their first break. ... http://artmatters.ca/wp/2010/03/ago-art-rental-sales-gallery-presents-merge/ Chris Bosh speaks the students at the AGO. Photos courtesy AGO photographer Dean Thomlinson. The AGO is working with its community partners to celebrate Black History Month, an annual remembrance of people and events in the history of the African diaspora.This past Monday, the AGO hosted members of the Toronto Raptors ... http://artmatters.ca/wp/2010/02/ago-celebrates-black-history-month/