Friday, August 19, 2011

"The Audience"


Although not one of my favourite sculptures in the city "The Audience" by renowned Toronto artist Michael Snow is one of the most visible. It consists of 2 groupings of figures high over the north entrances to our baseball stadium, The Rogers Centre (previously known as the Skydome). The sculpture, installed in 1989, represents sports fans in various poses of celebration and I decided to show this one because of the photographer in the bottom row - another sculpture of a photographer - hurray!
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15 comments:

  1. Paul in Powell RiverAugust 19, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    You're right - I don't think much of it either, even with a photographer!

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  2. Regina KAugust 19, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    I like it :)

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  3. JackAugust 19, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    I think it is entertaining. More decoration than fine art, but fun nonetheless.

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  4. AnonymousAugust 19, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    Hee hee, I think it's very compelling, even if it does lack something aesthetically.

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  5. LúciaAugust 19, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    I can't say I like it, but it's a fun sculpture anyway! The photographer is the best part of it. ;-)
    Have a good weekend!

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  6. AnonymousAugust 19, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    i think that jack has put it accurately - a decorative piece and not necessarily art. it does play well to the fans that go to the ball park and your photo is great as i know that getting a good angle on this piece is quite difficult. thanks redpat. i also loved the previous photo (the laneway loft) - like a story that one!

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  7. jennyfrecklesAugust 19, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    It's a 3D cartoon. I suppose we should be grateful for anything interesting around a baseball stadium!

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  8. RandyAugust 20, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    Interesting to say the least.

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  9. PerthDailyPhotoAugust 20, 2011 at 12:36 AM

    I like it Red, it's fun, not serious and in exactly the right spot!! Hope you're enjoying your weekend.

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  10. LindaAugust 20, 2011 at 2:22 AM

    I actually find this a bit disturbing.

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  11. BirdmanAugust 20, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    Can you look and not smile?

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  12. ArtandArchitecture-SF.comAugust 20, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    While not my favorite, (you have such great out door art in your city) I really do love it. It is placed in such a way though that it is hard to photograph, you did a super job.

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  13. UnknownAugust 20, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Way too cool! Brilliant idea.

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  14. HalcyonAugust 21, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    I guess you were at the CN Tower recently? ;)
    My MiL had a hard time understanding this sculpture. I think it's hard for Europeans to understand the North American fascination with sports. :)

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  15. GunnAugust 21, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    This I will remember!:)

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