Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Abstract Expressionist at AGO


My purpose for being at the AGO this week was to see this fabulous show from the collection of Abstract Expressionist masterpieces from the MoMA which had been in New York in the fall and was not meant to travel, but the MoMa director is the former AGO director so voila! The show has more than 100 works by the masters of the 1940s - 50s movement such as Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, Robert Motherwell, etc. Surprisingly they were allowing photos to be taken so I will show a few pieces over the next few days.
I love the graphics of the show's sign so I am taking part in Signs, Signs. For more signs click here.
at

14 comments:

  1. LúciaJuly 20, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    I like this modern and clean sign too!
    Cool, we'll be able to see this exhibition too!!!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Luna MirandaJuly 20, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    i'd love to see this exhibit. visited MoMA a few years ago.

    ReplyDelete
  3. VioletSkyJuly 20, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    It is a very cool exhibit.

    ReplyDelete
  4. HalcyonJuly 20, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    I will have to check it out!

    ReplyDelete
  5. EG CameraGirlJuly 20, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    WOW! They actually allowed you to take photos? Very cool!

    ReplyDelete
  6. Montreal Photo DailyJuly 20, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    Should be an interesting exhibition! Can't wait to see some pics, RedPat!

    PS: Have you seen the AbEx "branded" merchandise online? Some are really fun!

    ReplyDelete
  7. Sallie (FullTime-Life)July 20, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    Great graphics. And how can you be so lucky that they allowed you to take pictures! Wow! I hope more galleries and museumns will change to allow pictures.

    ReplyDelete
  8. AnonymousJuly 20, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    Neat graphics and the colors are unusual, adding a nice twist. Cool they are allowing photographs, it bums me out when they don't allow that!

    ReplyDelete
  9. LesleyJuly 20, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Love the hot colours in this sign. This might be a good place to beat the heat.

    ReplyDelete
  10. Kim, USAJuly 20, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    Wow I only wonder what is inside. For sure it has a lot of beautiful arts displayed.

    Signs

    ReplyDelete
  11. JackJuly 20, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    This would be wonderful to see. I like many of the artists during that period, like Rothko and Gottlieb.

    ReplyDelete
  12. PatJuly 21, 2011 at 12:25 AM

    I was thrilled when SAM (SEATTLE ART MUSEUM) allowed cameras in their museum. It's a great way to share the art!

    ReplyDelete
  13. PerthDailyPhotoJuly 21, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    So lucky to get to see this exhibition Red AND take photos, looking forward to seeing them.

    ReplyDelete
  14. genieJuly 21, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Love the linear qualities of this sign and the color combination is superb. I can understand why you would have chosen it this week. Super. Genie

    ReplyDelete