The Art Gallery of Ontario has acquired a significant collection of 210 photographs by Peter Hujar, an influential Ukrainian American photographer. These works will be showcased as part of the gallery's upcoming exhibition, "Collective Visions: Celebrating 25 Years of Photography," which opens on November 7. The exhibition will feature 80 selected works chosen by local community members, marking a shift in traditional curatorial practices by including diverse perspectives. Hujar is celebrated for his impactful black-and-white portraits from the 1960s to the 80s, capturing the essence of New York City's artistic scene.
In bringing these 210 works by Peter Hujar to the AGO, we afford audiences and scholars an opportunity to see the full breadth and richness of Hujar's career and his working methods.
Collective Visions will be what the AGO describes as a departure from traditional curatorial models, allowing the community to help shape the exhibition.
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