As promised here is a wee slideshow of pics in and around the The National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa. You’re not allowed to take pictures of the paintings and work inside but we did get more than a few photos of the fab/monstrous Louise Bourgeois piece ‘Maman’ that stands just outside the front entrance (photos of that as we went in and then back out a few hours later) and the building itself is really striking and bold. Inside we looked mainly at the Canadian art section but I did pop round the European section on the upper floor too (who can resist a quick van Gogh moment, a glimpse of Klimt? Not I).
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Wonderful shots, and what a fabulous building.
Love the floor and sitter one, and don't those spiders get everywhere.
According to online sources the original stainless steel 'Maman' is in London whilst this Ottawa piece is one of several bronze casts that are scattered around the world. So impressive - particularly against the snow. I've only seen it in newspapers before.
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Mark took all these photos, I should add.
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Saw that Spider on honeymoon last year :-) oh, so jealous of yez all, they're some pretty special places ye're seeing there.
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Which one did you see? London one?
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Wow...I'm worn out just reading the past couple of entries! Looks like you're all having a great time.
I have now scolded my Blogger List for not having this one properly listed. From now on I'll be able to follow your adventures in a timely manner...instead of a week late!
Keep having fun!
Absolutely cool pics - not just the spider, but the ceiling ones too.
Nice to have you both with us!
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saw the ottowa one! went and volunteered at the toolip festival there...
Enjoying piggy backing on your travels, quebec sounds scrumptious
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