Stephan Jost
Stephan Jost is the director and chief executive officer of the Art Gallery of Ontario. He has recently overseen significant art acquisitions for the gallery, emphasizing the importance of diversifying its collection despite the looming threat of high tariffs.
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Stephan Jost, the AGO’s director and chief executive, wrote that Judy Schulich’s significant contributions have had a meaningful, positive and lasting impact on the AGO.
AGO trustee at centre of failed Nan Goldin acquisition saga, Judy Schulich, leaves board months later
Canada· 2026-05-29
Stephan Jost, the AGO director and chief executive officer, praised Julian Cox for his profound and positive impact on the gallery.
Art Gallery of Ontario chief curator Julian Cox steps down after eight yearsCanada· 2026-03-04
Stephan Jost is the CEO of the Art Gallery of Ontario.
Failed Nan Goldin acquisition raises questions about art gallery volunteer committees: What kind of power are they supposed to have?Canada· 2026-02-26
Stephan Jost is the AGO director and chief executive who acknowledged the committee’s purpose was undermined by the discussion of its members’ political views.
AGO dissolving committee that declined to acquire a Nan Goldin artworkCanada· 2026-01-30Stephan Jost is the AGO director and chief executive who revealed internal memos regarding the acquisition discussion.
AGO trustee, major donor Judy Schulich led internal push to prevent Nan Goldin acquisitionCanada· 2026-01-26
Stephan Jost is the AGO director and chief executive who outlined a governance review following the vote on Nan Goldin's work.
AGO rocked by resignations after failed Nan Goldin acquisitionCanada· 2026-01-21
Stephan Jost toasted Boulton Smith and the other Canadian families who have helped make the gallery the cultural force it is today.
AGO’s Art Bash and TSO Gala support programs for young people and community accessCanada· 2025-10-12
Stephan Jost, director and CEO of the Art Gallery of Ontario, stated that high tariffs will impact art purchases.
Art dealers, galleries face slowdowns as tariff threats sow confusion in North American marketCanada· 2025-03-07
