I left off with some works yesterday by A.Y. Jackson of the Group of Seven. Here is a photograph of the artist working outdoors, later in life. There is a particular focus on Jackson here in the Ottawa Art Gallery, as the OAG possesses the third largest collection of his work in the country, and for a number of years the artist lived in the Ottawa Valley.
I headed out, passing through the area where current works of art are for sale. This first one particularly caught my eye. It's called The Big Apple, by Tahini Moltra.
I then descended to a second entrance point. Looking back, I photographed up the stairs to two of the Gallery levels. The restaurant was to my right.
Here we have an outside view.
I then headed past Arts Court, still linked to the Ottawa Art Gallery, inside and out. The old courthouse is well suited to house an arts centre.
Very lovely!
ReplyDeleteA.Y. Jackson looks nothing like I imagined - he looks more like a business man than someone with all of that artistic talent at his finger tips.
ReplyDeleteInteresting work with the apple(s).
ReplyDeleteThe outside view is great, also!
Great views of the buildings.
ReplyDeleteThat was a beautiful exhibition!
ReplyDeleteThe building is also very beautiful! ...
Uma bela exposição, gostei dos edifícios.
ReplyDeleteUm abraço e continuação de uma boa semana.
Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
O prazer dos livros
Art for sale, you say. Hmm. . .
ReplyDeleteI suspect that if Canadians were asked to name a single member of The Group of Seven A Y Jackson would occupy first place. He seems to be most singularly associated with the genre in the public mind.
ReplyDelete...a wonderful mix of old and new!
ReplyDeleteIt is a perfect building for this activity. I like the gallery of pictures for sale, I could spend a bit of time perusing them. :-)
ReplyDeleteIt is a fine looking building, William. Thanks for another good tour!
ReplyDeleteOoh, unexpected! I was expecting something more subdued I guess. 😊I see why he is a national treasure.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful gallery!
ReplyDeleteIt is certainly a great gallery.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful art, the painting under those of the Queen, would be like looking out a window.
ReplyDeleteI like how in the "olden " days they worked with shirt and tie.
ReplyDeleteYour shots of the Ottawa Art Gallery are my favorites today. I like that modern architecture.
ReplyDeleteI like “The Big Apple”. Chic
ReplyDeleteCrazy Bewildering For Sure - Dig These
ReplyDeleteCheers
@Lady Fi: very much so.
ReplyDelete@Rosemary: I suspect when he really went out in the wild, he wasn't wearing a suit.
@Iris: I'm considering buying that Big Apple.
@Kay: the architecture of Arts Court appeals to me.
@Ella: thank you!
@Francisco: thanks.
@Revrunner: I saw pieces I really liked.
@David: he was certainly a leading light for them.
@Tom: very much so. The new architecture works quite well with the old, I think.
@DJan: I certainly looked among those ones for sale and decided I'd give myself a bit of time to consider buying one.
@RedPat: you're welcome.
@Sandi: thank you.
@Kathie: it is.
@Sharon: indeed.
@Maywyn: it would.
@Red: true, but I doubt he went hiking or canoeing in the woods wearing a tie.
@Jan: I do as well.
@Michelle: that one appeals to me.
@Padre: thank you!
I am thankful for the work of all artists. The news ones have much to say!
ReplyDeleteI like the 'Big Apple'.
ReplyDeleteMB
I like the Big Apple too. Thank you, William for showing us around.
ReplyDeleteLovely variety of artworks and the buildings are magnificent ~ ^_^
ReplyDeleteHappy Moments to You,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Great new header, too.
ReplyDelete@Marie: thank you.
ReplyDelete@MB: I did too.
@Bill: you're welcome.
@Carol: thank you.
@Joanne: it was time.
i enjoy art of all sorts. that one really messes with my eyes ... i think that has gotten worse as i have gotten older. have a great rest of your week. mine has been super busy. never a quiet moment. sorry. ( ;
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteI like the big apple, as well! How droll.
ReplyDeleteIt's fitting.
DeleteIf I ever get to Ottawa, I know I'll have to get to this gallery/museum. Love the Jackson piece.
ReplyDeleteI like this one.
DeleteI enjoyed the exhibition through your photographs and it looks a great building.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
It is.
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