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The gallery was founded in 1980 when Don Robinson and his then-wife and business partner, Diane Kinsman, decided to use their personal collection to open a fine art gallery. A Professional Engineer who received his undergraduate education from U of T and an MBA from McMaster, Don was inspired by the art collection at Hart House. Diane Kinsman also received her undergraduate education from U of T. Her ancestors were United Empire Loyalists who founded the community of Vankleek Hill. Diane was influenced early on by her great-aunt's love for Canadian art.
During the '70s, Don gradually converted their hobby into a business. As a consultant and private art dealer, he assisted many Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto area collectors in building significant art collections.
In 1975, while still living in Montreal, Don and Diane founded a quarterly newsletter, The Canadian Art Investors Guide. In two years, they developed it into a magazine with nationwide subscription sales. In 1980, publication ceased and KRG opened at 468 Eglinton Ave W. After five successful years, KRG moved to 25 Prince Arthur Ave.
KRG relocated to 112 Scollard St in 1989 and moved again in 1992 to 14 Hazelton Ave. In 1997, Don and Diane seized the opportunity—with the retirement of couturier Maggy Reeves—to purchase the building at 108 Cumberland St, in the heart of Yorkville, as a home base for KRG.
Celebrating 30 years in the art business, the gallery prides itself in its ability to carry on business in an honest and ethical manner.
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Paul Robinson, Director
A graduate of Queen's University, Paul began working at the gallery in 1985. With twenty-five years of experience in the art business, Paul carries the family's involvement in the visual arts into the second generation.
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John MacGregor Newman, Associate Director
A graduate of the Ontario College of Art, John began working at the gallery in 1989. John brings his technical and critical knowledge of fine art along with his rich experience in European art and teaching to daily life.
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Natalie Lakhan, Gallery Associate
A former student of the American University of Paris and a graduate of York University with a major in Art History, Natalie brings her diverse perspective of international and historical art to the gallery complemented by her rich travel experience and studies abroad.
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Ellen Powers, Gallery Associate (occasional)
A graduate of the University of Toronto with a specialist in art history and visual studies and summer AD-AC gallery intern (2005), Ellen brings her passion for art, travel, history and cultural studies to the gallery.
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Diane Kinsman, Owner
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Donald Robinson, Owner
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