Nov 12, 2024

50 Years: Henry Moore at the AGO

In this video, an AGO curator and conservator pay homage to the enduring legacy of Henry Moore

Henry Moore Sculpture Centre

Henry Moore Sculpture Centre, c. 1970's. AGO Photographic Collection. Edward P. Taylor Library & Archives, Art Gallery of Ontario. Photo # 1824. Reproduced by permission of The Henry Moore Foundation / © The Henry Moore Foundation.

The Henry Moore Sculpture Centre opened at the AGO on October 26, 1974. Home to the largest public collection of Moore artworks in the world, the Centre was designed by Toronto architect John C. Parkin in partnership with Moore, specifically for the permanent display of his works. Five decades on, it continues to be a cornerstone of the AGO Collection and a visitor favourite. 

In this video, Adam Welch, Associate Curator, Modern Art at the AGO describes the inception of the Centre, Moore’s connection with Toronto, and his monumental impact on modern art. Then, Lisa Ellis, Conservator, Sculpture and Decorative Arts at the AGO discusses Moore’s beloved Large Two Forms (1966-1969) located in Grange Park. She also shares insights about the conservation efforts required for this massive bronze sculpture, including its 2016 migration from the corner of Dundas and McCaul Streets.  

Learn more about this history of Moore and the AGO in this timeline. 

The Henry Moore Sculpture Centre is located on Level 2 of the AGO.  

Large Two Forms (1966–1969) is located behind the AGO in Grange Park. LH 556 

All Henry Moore Artworks reproduced with permission of the Henry Moore Foundation  / © The Henry Moore Foundation. 

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