Alison Garwood Jones

AGO Day

Originally published in February 2025 in Blog

It’s been snowing for 48 hours in Toronto, so yesterday I took myself to the tropical island of AGO (Art Gallery of Ontario). All museums should consider hanging their collection on outrageously bright walls. I painted this scene while DJ Oke Eve spun dance tunes in Walker Court. Hat tip to Bernini and Pope Gregory […]

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I Am Canadian

Originally published in February 2025 in Blog

That’s when we heard it: The “I AM CANADIAN” rant which showed us how to turn meek into the most delicious display of bad assery since … uh … maybe never?

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Book Reco: The Boys

Originally published in February 2025 in Blog

“But first, the Tranya …” Now that I’ve got your attention, I want to recommend a book that will lighten the load and boost your spirits. “The Boys” is a memoir by brothers Ron and Clint Howard, two showbiz kids with a remarkably grounded appreciation for life. This is a love story that looks back […]

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Lively Minds

Originally published in February 2025 in Blog, Toronto Illustrators

Lively minds taking on these times: Anand Giridharadas and Tina Brown.   Their sense of history helps.   Follow Anand’s newsletter at The.Ink   Follow Tina’s newsletter at TinaBrown.Substack.com

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