The Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) will open its new Dani Reiss Modern and Contemporary wing in 2027.
The expansion, led by architectural partners Diamond Schmitt, Selldorf Architects, and Two Row Architect, will open to the public on 25 September 2027.
First announced in 2022, the 40,000-square-foot wing was initially estimated to cost approximately C$100 million ($73.4m/£52.8m), according to the AGO.
The five-floor gallery will house nearly 400 works from the AGO’s growing modern and contemporary art collections, including pieces by Indigenous, Canadian and international artists.
The project began with a C$35m lead donation from Dani Reiss, chairman and CEO of Canada Goose and an art collector.
Designed by Diamond Schmitt, Selldorf Architects and Two Row Architect, the AGO expansion will open in Toronto in 2027Art Gallery of Ontario
"The Dani Reiss Modern and Contemporary Gallery is more than an expansion project – it is Toronto and Canada announcing its global position," said Stephan Jost, director and CEO of the Art Gallery of Ontario.
"When this gallery opens in September 2027, the world will be made aware of the strength of the AGO collection and the degree to which it has evolved to be truly global."
The gallery is now fully funded, with an endowment in place to support its ongoing operating costs, backed by supporters and by the Canadian and Ontario governments.
"The Dani Reiss Modern and Contemporary Gallery will be a stunning showcase for even more artists from Canada and around the world. The Ontario government is proud to support this once-in-a-generation expansion project," said Zee Hamid, minister of tourism, culture and gaming.
Overlooking Grange Park, the expansion will increase the AGO's exhibition space by 30 per cent, with flexible, column-free galleries.
Designed to operate without burning fossil fuels, it has received Zero Carbon Building Design certification and meets Passive House standards for energy efficiency.
The design was also shaped through consultation with Indigenous leaders and communities, led by Two Row Architect, with a focus on accessibility, inclusivity and adaptability.
