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On the first Wednesday of each month, this intimate lecture series focuses on selected works from the AGH Permanent Collection or exhibitions currently on view and features AGH curators and guest speakers.
Dates & Topics:
Wednesday, September 3: Join AGH curator Sara Knelman for a discussion of photographer Eadweard Muybridge.
Wednesday, October 1: Learn about the work of Leonard Baskin in a talk with AGH curator Dr. Patrick Shaw Cable. (Ticketed admission applies to Non-Members).
Wednesday, November 5: The work of Pascal Grandmaison is the focus of a talk by Sara Knelman. (Ticketed admission applies to Non-Members).
Wednesday, December 3: AGH Curator Tobi Bruce will talk about our Canadian treasures in the exhibition Home Again: Our Canadian Treasures Return.
Details:
Time: Wednesdays from 12:15 to 1:15 pm
After a 40-minute talk, there will be time for questions or the opportunity to enjoy lunch in the Café at AGH.
Location: Visit the AGH Front Desk upon arrival. Pre-registration is not required.
Price: AGH Members: FREE
Non-Members: Ticketed admission applies where indicated 
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The Last Mistress
Wednesday, September 10 @ 7:00 pm
Director Catherine Breillat, 2008, France, 104 min
Location: Empire Jackson Square 6 Cinemas
Price: AGH Members: $6.00 | Student/Seniors: $8.00 | General $10.00
The Last Mistress marks the monumental pairing of cinema's premiere provocateur, director Catherine Breillat (Romance, Fat Girl) with the most fearless and explosive actor of our generation, Asia Argento (Marie Antoinette, Boarding Gate). A penniless rogue, Ryno de Marigny (newcomer Fu-ad Ait Aattou), shocks 19th century France with his engagement to the virginal gem of the aristocracy, Hermangarde. As lurid speculations of Ryno's ten year affair with the carnal Vellini (Argento) manifest, a supremely erotic and wickedly humorous depiction of human lust is revealed - overriding the brittle facade of nobility and reverence. Bolstered by Breillat's mastery of the medium and Argento's commanding performance, The Last Mistress is a highly entertaining yet incredibly provocative film that has resulted in unanimous praise from audiences and critics across the world. 2007 T.I.F.F., 2007 Venice. Rated 18A.
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The Tracey Fragments
Wednesday, September 24 @ 7:00 pm
Director Bruce McDonald, 2007, Canada, 80 min
Location: Empire Jackson Square 6 Cinemas
Price: AGH Members: $6.00 | Student/Seniors: $8.00 | General $10.00
*GUEST DIRECTOR Bruce McDonald (Hard Core Logo, Highway 61) in attendance!
15-year-old Tracey Berkowitz (Ellen Page) is wearing a tattered shower curtain at the back of a bus, looking for her little brother Sonny (Zie Souwand), who thinks he's a dog. Tracey's journey leads us into the dark underbelly of the city, into the emotional cesspool of her home, through the brutality of her high school, the clinical cat and mouse games with her shrink and her soaring fantasies of Billy Zero (Slim Twig) - her boyfriend and Rock 'n' Roll savior. Her travels also put her in contact with the seedier inhabitants of the city. Like Lance (Maxwell McCabe-Lokos), her would-be savior who ultimately puts her life in jeopardy. 2007 Berlin International Film Festival - Manfred-Salzgeber Prize. Rated 14 A.
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AGH film series is generously supported by: 
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On Tuesday, September 16, join historian and AGH Docent Bill Manson for an illustrated talk about, and a guided walk around, what is popularly viewed as Hamilton’s first ethnic, working-class neighbourhood. Explore some myths and realities about Hamilton’s Corktown. Was the arrival of blue-collar workers and their families from Ireland in the 19th-century the origin of Corktown, or were there other forces at work that also shaped one of Hamilton’s earliest and most colourful communities?
The tours begins at the AGH at 9:30 am with an illustrated talk. A guided walk commences at 10:15 am until 12:00 noon, where a light buffet lunch at Slainte Irish Pub will be served. The tour continues after lunch and ends back at the Gallery at 1:30 pm. An optional tour of current AGH exhibitions will be offered at 1:30 pm.
Price: AGH Members: $25.00 | General $30.00
To reserve your space, please call Vince at 905-527-6610, ext. 225 before Friday, September 12. Reserve early as our popular walking tours always sell out!
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Blood, Sweat and Tears: Labour in Art
On view from September 13, 2008 to January 4, 2009
Curated by Dr. Patrick Shaw Cable
Blood, Sweat and Tears: Labour in Art presents a singular subject of late 19th-century and early 20th-century European, Canadian, and American art — labour and the labouring body, and their diverse artistic expression and meanings in a period of unprecedented change. Blood, Sweat and Tears embraces paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings, and photographs created in the 100-year span between 1850 and 1950. The exhibition features works from the AGH’s permanent holdings, especially its major collection of early 20th-century Canadian art and the rich Joey and Toby Tanenbaum Collection of 19th-century European art, alongside important loans from other institutions in Canada ... more info
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Baskin in Black and White: TD Waterhouse Great Masters Series
On view from September 13, 2008 to January 4, 2009
Curated by Dr. Patrick Shaw Cable
One of the great masters of 20th-century printmaking, Leonard Baskin (American 1922–2000) left a rich body of work characterized by singularly bold expressionism, personal imagery inspired by a multitude of diverse sources, and versatile experimentation. Known primarily for his seminal work as a printmaker, Baskin also created illustrated books and sculptures. Through the generosity of this great artist’s brother, Rabbi Bernard Baskin, the AGH is fortunate to possess one of the richest collections of art by Leonard Baskin in Canada ... more info
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Pascal Grandmaison: Double Take
On view from September 27, 2008 to January 4, 2009
Curated by Sara Knelman
The Art Gallery of Hamilton is pleased to host an exhibition of recent work by Montreal artist Pascal Grandmaison. In videos and photographs, Grandmasion’s crisp minimalist aesthetic scrutinizes the beauty, form and limitations of his subjects. Shown together here for the first time, related video works Double Fog / Double Brouillard and I See You in Reverse are beautifully choreographed explorations of the boundaries between space and emotion, progress and history, and moving and still images
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The Architecture of John M. Lyle: Past and Present
On view from September 27 to November 9, 2008
Organized by the John M. Lyle Project and curated by Glenn McArthur, this exhibition is the latest in a series of insightful community shows offered through the agency of the local branch of the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario and hosted in the AGH Jean and Ross Fischer (Community) Gallery. This instalment of the ACO series presents the work of John Lyle, a leading Canadian architect in the early 20th Century and proponent of the City Beautiful Movement who conceived nationally celebrated buildings such as Union Station and The Royal Alexandra Theatre in Toronto. Lyle spent his childhood in Hamilton, and later designed local landmarks such as the High Level Bridge, Central Presbyterian Church and the Gage Park Fountain. The exhibition focuses on the evolution of his work from the classical Beaux-Arts style through his mid-life adjustment to the new wave of Modernism. It also provides a contemporary context exploring Lyle buildings that have undergone major transformations.
This exhibition is presented with the generous support of the Hal Jackman Foundation, The Hamilton and Burlington Society of Architects and N.C. Pestill Limited.
John Lyle and The City Beautiful Bus Tour
Sunday, September 28, 2008 at 2:00 pm
Explore the influence of the City Beautiful Movement on Hamilton and visit sites across the City designed by one its most prominent proponents architect John Lyle. These include the High Level Bridge, Gage Park Fountain and Central Presbyterian Church. This tour will include a special tour of the church in celebration of the 100th anniversary of its opening.
Tickets: $12.00 each available at MIXED MEDIA (174 James Street North)
Please call MIXED MEDIA at 905-529-2323.
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Date & Time: Thursday, September 25 from 3:00 to 8:00 pm.
Gisele Theriault began to pursue jewellery design in 1990 while she was expecting her third child, a son. He was born five years to the day of her father’s death. Her father was the village barber, intrigued by stories of humanity and their symmetries her father was a passionate listener as the barbershop echoed with stories.
When he retold many of the village’s tribulations and triumphs around his family supper table, the stories became imbued with a sense of human proportion and achievement. The spirit of these stories remained in Gisele’s mind for many years as she traveled throughout North American, Europe and Asia.
The stories told through Gisele’s jewellery and watches combine the influences of diverse culture and times, and of course, the spirit of gentle man and a wonderful storyteller. Thus the dedication of the Barber’s Daughter. www.barbersdaughter.com
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 Join us on the last Sunday each month for Family Fun Days. Fun, family-friendly artmaking activities inspired by AGH Exhibitions allow children to make masterpieces of their own. Each month has a different theme and a new activity. Artist instructors bring their expertise to each project making each visit new and engaging.
Time: 1:30 to 3:30 pm. Drop in and stay as long as you like!
Price: AGH Members: Free | Non-Members: $5.00 per family (up to 4 children)
Pre-registration is not required. Please visit Front Desk upon arrival to receive your stickers for all Family Workshops.
Family Fun Days made possible by:
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Date & Time: Thursday, October 2, at 8:00 pm
Presented in Association with Bryan Prince Books and A Different Drummer Books
In his new book, A Fair Country: Telling Truths About Canada, award-winning essayist and novelist John Ralston Saul presents a startlingly original vision of Canada and a radical blueprint for change by challenging the conventional wisdoms that have defined Canada’s history for so long. He argues that 1) Canada is a Métis nation; 2) “Peace, Order, and Good Government” has always been an interloper in Canada (and has only officially been used twice in the country’s history); and 3) we are governed by an ineffectual elite that does not care about or wish to govern the country.
Price: AGH Members: $6.00 | General: $7.00
Advance tickets can be purchased on-line, at the AGH’s Front Desk during Gallery hours or by phone at 905-527-6610, ext. 232.
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Please join us for a special discussion of contemporary art. Known for his large-format photographs and video works, Quebec artist Pascal Grandmaison will visit the AGH to give an artist talk about his work, currently on exhibition at the Gallery and at Jessica Bradley ART + PROJECTS in Toronto. Refreshments will be served after the talk. After, please stay to enjoy the Gallery’s Fall Opening Reception at 2:00 pm.
Date & Time: Sunday, October 5, at 1:00 pm
Price: AGH Members: $12.00 | Non-Members: $18.00
Pre-registration is recommended as seating is limited. Please reserve by contacting Jocelyn at 905-527-6610, ext. 241 or jocelyn@artgalleryofhamilton.com.
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Sunday, October 5, from 2:00 to
4:00 pm. Opening Remarks at 2:30 pm.
GALLERY LEVEL ONE
AGH Members receive free admission to Gallery Level ONE.
Blood, Sweat and Tears: Labour in Art
(Curated by Dr. Patrick Shaw Cable)
Supported by: Effort Trust, The Hutton Family, The Hamilton Specator and Hamilton Magazine
Pascal Grandmaison: Double Take
(Curated by Sara Knelman)
Exhibitions Partners: Mark A. Rizzo and Thoman Soule LLP
Baskin in Black and White: TD Waterhouse The Great Masters Series
(Curated by Dr. Patrick Shaw Cable)
Inspiration through Struggle: Leonard Hutchinson and The Great Depression
(Curated by Laura DiMarco and Amanda Elizabeth Downey under the direction of
Dr. Patrick Shaw Cable)
GALLERY LEVEL TWO
Free admission courtesy of Orlick Industries.
Light, Colour, and Grace: The Romeo Paintings Collection
(Curated by Dr. Patrick Shaw Cable)
Exhibition Partners: BMO Financial Group / Barton Radiologists / The Graham Munro Charitable Foundation / National Steel Car / Dr. Michael A. and Mrs. Mary Romeo
Exhibition Friends: Alexanian Carpet & Flooring / Howard and Sharon Campbell / Blair A. and Andrea Cerello / Carolyn and Stephen Czuba / Arthur and Margaret Fairrie
In Motion: The photography of Eadweard Muybridge (Curated by Sara Knelman)
The Jean and Ross Fischer Gallery
The Architecture of John M. Lyle: Past and Present
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Date & Time:
Thursday, October 9, at 8:00 pm
TorQ was formed in 2004 by Richard Burrows, Adam Campbell, Jamie Drake, and Daniel Morphy, four young, enthusiastic Toronto-area percussionists who have honed their craft to form an ensemble as exciting as it is musical. TorQ's repertoire ranges from sweetly lyrical mallet quartets to no-holds-barred, high-energy percussive show pieces performed on a wide variety of percussion instruments.
Price: AGH Members $12.00 | Students/Seniors $14.00 | Non-Members $16.00
Advance tickets can be purchased on-line, at the AGH’s Front Desk during Gallery hours or by phone at 905-527-6610, ext. 232.
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Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Following last September’s sold-out fashion event at the Art Gallery of Hamilton, fashion’s back at the Gallery ... with a twist!
Perfectly timed to encompass the gift-buying season and the onset of holiday events, Sacks and the City includes cocktails, a fashion show displaying unique bags, and a silent auction of every bag (…and purse and sack and briefcase and tote…) on display.
For added excitement, each sensational bag available for auction will also contain an additional prize valued at $50 or more (often much more!) that will be revealed once the successful bidder has purchased and acquired their new bag.
Registration - 5:00 pm
Cocktail Supper - 5:30 pm
Parade of silent auction items - 6:00 pm
Tickets: $50.00 online!
Tickets may be purchased in advance online, in person at the Gallery's Front Desk during Gallery hours or by phone at 905-527-6610, ext 248.
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