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.

Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) is a destination for art lovers and creators seeking inspiration, discovery, and depth across major movements and cultures. In Portland, Oregon, AGO stands out through the breadth and significance of its collection—nearly 95,000 works spanning cutting-edge contemporary art, renowned European masterpieces, and dedicated holdings that highlight Indigenous Canadian art. The collection includes works ranging from Pierre Huyghe’s Untilled (Liegender Frauenakt) to Peter Paul Rubens’s The Massacre of The Innocents, offering visitors a rich view of art history alongside contemporary practice. AGO also features expansive representation from the Group of Seven, as well as a photography collection that traces the medium’s impact through deep holdings by influential artists such as Garry Winogrand and Diane Arbus. For collectors and enthusiasts with specific interests, AGO’s focused collections include Gothic boxwood miniatures and Western and Central African art. With such variety and depth, AGO is a compelling stop for Portland-area shoppers browsing art supply and art-related resources who want a curator’s perspective on what great art looks like across genres, eras, and communities.