Art Gallery of Ontario

General Idea, "Baby Makes 3," 1984–1989. Chromogenic print, 76.2 x 63.5 cm. Collection General Idea, Toronto/New York. © 2011 General Idea, active 1969–1994.

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Haute Culture: General Idea — A Retrospective, 1969–1994 Opening July 30  Art Gallery of Ontario 317 Dundas St. W Toronto ON M5T 1G4 416 979 6648  The show that shook up Paris gets set to rock Toronto on July 30! Featuring more than 300 works spanning 20,000 sq. ft. of Gallery space, Haute Culture is an exhibition of unprecedented scale celebrating the groundbreaking work of the seminal Canadian artist group. The exhibition is the first comprehensive retrospective devoted to General Idea, collaboration between artists AA Bronson, Felix Partz and Jorge Zontal that began Toronto in 1969. Haute Culture is conceived and organized by the Art Gallery of Ontario in conjunction with the Musée d’Art moderne de la Ville de Paris. The exhibition is generously supported by the Volunteers of the Art Gallery of Ontario. Contemporary programming at the AGO is supported by the Canada Council for the Arts. Save the Date! On July 29, the AGO will celebrate the opening of Haute Culture: General Idea – A Retrospective, 1969–1994 with a free, after-hours public opening in Walker Court. The event includes an advance preview of Haute Culture, with remarks by curator Frédéric Bonnet, and Matthew Teitelbaum, the AGO’s Michael and Sonja Koerner Director, and CEO. General Idea Opening Reception Friday, July 29, 2011, 6–9 pm Art Gallery of Ontario FREE admission; Cash bar