| AGO acquires works by four artists at Art Toronto 2011 |
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TORONTO, O.N.- Art Toronto 2011 launched last night with an Opening Night Preview Gala to benefit the Art Gallery of Ontario. Two drawings by Margaret Priest, a large photographic work by Scott McFarland, a video projection by Nick and Sheila Pye, and a triptych of photographs by Chris Curreri have been purchased for the AGO’s permanent collection with funds raised at the preview. “The AGO is honoured to be adding pieces to our contemporary collection by both emerging and established artists,” said Elizabeth Smith, executive director of curatorial affairs at the AGO. “The pieces we purchased represent a diverse range of timely subject matter, each rendered beautifully and distinctly. All are outstanding additions to the AGO’s collection of contemporary Canadian art.” Two pieces by Margaret Priest from her House series, Barcelona Pavilion V (2011) and Implosion on Land (2010) are intricate, photo-real read full article
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