Beyond the Spirit Of Haida Gwaii, and just visible in one of the shots of that sculpture yesterday, lies a large mural high over the south end of the Grand Hall. Morning Star is by the Dene artist Alex Janvier, done in 1993, and remains my favourite work of art in the national capital region.
We'll take another look at it in a few days, but I moved from here into the First Peoples Hall, which was closed due to Covid restrictions the last time I visited. This series of corridors features exhibits on the various First Peoples of Canada, from early times to the modern day. The nearby entrance- really the exit if one visits this area in the way it's supposed to be done- features a blended picture of past and present. On the nearby Gatineau shore of the Ottawa River, Indigenous people are encamped. On the opposite shore is Parliament Hill and the Chateau Laurier as they look today.
A video display features stories by First Peoples in their own words.
A mix of items displayed here; some contemporary, and some historical. Display panels examine them in detail. The coat at right has national significance, as the last photo today explains.
It is a beautiful mural.
ReplyDeleteA great mural and exhibition. Our museums are so boring.... it´s great too see yours.
ReplyDeleteFantastic mural! :-)
ReplyDeleteThe Canadian "indians" are less known than the American once, very interesting exhibition !
ReplyDeleteInteressante o mural.
ReplyDeleteUm abraço e bom fim-de-semana.
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O prazer dos livros
The mural is really quite spectacular.
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ReplyDeleteThe mural is beautiful, it is a great museum with wonderful exhibits.
Have a great day and happy weekend!
That 'Morning Star' is still a great and fascinating piece of art.
ReplyDeleteOh, that ceiling is lovely!
ReplyDeleteMorning Star is spectacular.
ReplyDelete...the Morning Star is another good reason to always look up!
ReplyDeleteFantastic pictures in the top.
ReplyDeleteThat is an incredible mural.
ReplyDelete@Nancy: I love it.
ReplyDelete@Iris: I enjoy this one.
@Italiafinlandia: indeed.
@Gattina: perhaps in some ways.
@Francisco: thank you.
@David: very much so.
@Eileen: thank you.
@Jan: that it is.
@Sandi: it is.
@Gemel: I agree.
@Tom: quite true.
@Orvokki: thanks.
@Marie: it is indeed.
I'm always happy to see your pics of that mural!
ReplyDeleteThe Morning Star is gorgeous ~ love the colors and design ~
ReplyDeleteLiving in the moment,
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Interesting way to set up dioramas show history.
ReplyDeleteI love that Morning Star.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful mural! I think I remember seeing it here before, it’s a great piece.
ReplyDelete@RedPat: I love showing it.
ReplyDelete@Carol: thank you.
@Red: that it is.
@Sharon: me too.
@Marleen: it is.
Stunning mural!
ReplyDeleteIt is.
DeleteColorful mural..
ReplyDeleteQuite so.
DeleteI love the mural and the display
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteThat mural is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI've always thought so.
DeleteI'm so behind on your posts I don't think I'll ever catch up. That is simply magnificent -- I love that mural.
ReplyDeleteI do too.
DeleteSuch a lovely mural.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
It is.
DeleteLovely captures!
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