Join renowned German photographer Thomas Ruff and the AGOs Associate Curator of Photography, Sophie Hackett for a conversation on the occasion of "Thomas Ruff: Object Relations." The AGO exhibition features works from Ruffs series Negative 2014 ongoing as well as his acclaimed series Sterne 1989 1992, Zeitungsfotos 1990 1991 and Maschinen 2003. These works will be accompanied by selections from Ruffs extensive personal collection of photographic materials, including an 1885 study of a spark by Trouvelot; electrocardiograms from 1909; nude studies from 1923, and two majestic photograms by Arthur Siegel from the 1940s.

Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at 7pm

Baillie Court, Art Gallery of Ontario

Members $15 Public $17 Students $10

About the AGO/CONTACT International Photography Talks:

In celebration of the AGOs Year of Photography and the Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival, the two organizations present a landmark series of talks featuring leading international artists and thinkers reflecting on photography and its impact on our culture. For more information on the full series, visit http://www.ago.net/agocontact-international-photography-talks

The AGO/CONTACT International Photography Talks are generously supported by Penny Rubinoff.