The permanent galleries at the National Gallery are divided into two floors: Canadian art on the main floor, world art above. A few years ago the Canadian galleries were reorganized to include the art of indigenous people displayed alongside European-influenced art. The first thing you see when you walk in is this display.
The drum catches the eye.
As does this petroglyph.
This petroglyph is thought to have been done a thousand years ago by an Assiniboine artist.
While this is far more recent, but definitely influenced by cultural history. Luke Parnell created A Brief History Of Northwest Design in 2007.
Three works exhibited together caught my eye. Ruth Cuthand did a beadwork series on the diseases that ravaged indigenous peoples, and the result is colourful reproductions of what appears to be what you'd see under the microscope, done in beads. Smallpox, Spanish Flu, and Pneumonia make an impression.
Stepping out of this first gallery space brings us into one of two interior courtyards- this one having a garden inside.
Nice with the rock art. We have a lot of that in Sweden.
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DeleteGood to see indigenous arts preserved.
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DeleteI like those rock carvings.
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DeleteHow can such nasty ones look so pretty... nature sure has humor.
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Delete...the courtyard is a welcomed sight!
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DeleteIndigenous art is wonderful.
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DeleteA beautiful exhibit and courtyard. Happy Easter, have a great weekend.
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DeleteEsas obras de arte, son la buena expresión de su singular cultura.
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DeleteWell shared.
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DeleteCool drum, which was set in a good spot. Have as good a weekend as possible under the circumstances.
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DeleteThe petroglyph makes one wonder about the artist and the time.
ReplyDeleteA different world.
DeleteLove seeing the petroglyph.
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DeleteFolk art is always amazing!
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DeleteLovely drum, and petroglyph of turtle. Liked seeing you reflected with the various diseases...not a choice probably.
ReplyDeleteNo, but sometimes that can't be helped.
DeleteWonderful to see the indigenous art honored ~ lovely court yard photos also ~
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
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DeleteI love the royal blue tones they used in that gallery.
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DeleteThe indigenous art is beautiful. What a wonderful exhibit.
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DeleteWhat a great museum! I would love to visit someday and rest in the courtyard
ReplyDeleteIt's a great place to visit.
DeleteThe drum is amazing. And the courtyard garden is a beautiful place for a moment of reflection.
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DeleteI like how nature and art both inhabit the place
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