Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Terror And Beauty

I was at the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), which I gave you a pic of yesterday, to see this exhibition featuring the works of Francis Bacon and Henry Moore. It is a major show with paintings, sculpture, drawings, pics, and archival material displayed to show the influences that both artists shared and how they used them in their work. Once again, no pics were allowed but if you are in the Toronto area it is well worth a visit! 
Taking part in Signs, Signs. Click here for more signs.
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22 comments:

  1. Luis GomezMay 7, 2014 at 8:32 AM

    Would love to see this one.

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  2. RevrunnerMay 7, 2014 at 8:38 AM

    I can hear the mind police now saying, "Put the camera AWAY!" :-)

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  3. PerthDailyPhotoMay 7, 2014 at 9:28 AM

    I would be there in a flash Pat.. bah to the no photos :)

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  4. AnonymousMay 7, 2014 at 9:32 AM

    Sounds like it may well be worth a visit!

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  5. LoisMay 7, 2014 at 9:38 AM

    It sounds like a wonderful exhibit. I hate it when they don't allow photos!

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  6. SharonMay 7, 2014 at 10:29 AM

    Such an interesting theme.

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  7. cieldequimperMay 7, 2014 at 11:12 AM

    Hmmmm, I might have enjoyed this though not my favourite artists!

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  8. TexWisGirlMay 7, 2014 at 11:56 AM

    sounds interesting!

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  9. MarleenMay 7, 2014 at 2:50 PM

    I would certainly go if I could. Sounds very interesting.

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  10. HalcyonMay 7, 2014 at 3:54 PM

    I've never seen a bad exhibit at the AGO. Wish I could be there for this one!

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  11. Taken For GrantedMay 7, 2014 at 4:57 PM

    Fine looking sign. Never thought Thomas Moore was all that beautiful or Francis Bacon that truthful. Perhaps that phrase doesn't refer to them?

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  12. VioletSkyMay 7, 2014 at 5:01 PM

    They aren't my favourite artists, but it does sound like an interesting exhibit.

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  13. AnonymousMay 7, 2014 at 6:10 PM

    Not my favorite type of art but I would imagine it's a popular exhibit.

    ~Lindy

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  14. LowellMay 7, 2014 at 6:55 PM

    "Terror and Beauty"? I'm not sure but I think I'd need hearty breakfast with "moore bacon" before I could face this exhibition.

    Nah, just kidding. I'll bet it's wonderful. It's frustrating when folks post those "No Photos" signs. Do they think we're going to steal Bacon's and Moore's ideas? Sheesh!

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  15. Photo CacheMay 7, 2014 at 7:31 PM

    that's the thing with special gallery, they don't allow photography.

    frankly my dear

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  16. JackMay 7, 2014 at 8:20 PM

    Moore's work is often compelling, but in all honesty, I love it a bit less than when I was in college. Maybe it hasn't worn as well as some. Bacon would be worth seeing, but it is never going to get into my personal higher echelons. (Not that he cares . . . )

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  17. William KendallMay 7, 2014 at 8:37 PM

    I'll have to remember that.

    I'm glad the Gallery here finally dropped the no pics policy.

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  18. RandyMay 7, 2014 at 9:25 PM

    I love Francis Bacon.

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  19. EG CameraGirlMay 8, 2014 at 7:30 AM

    I wish galleries would allow photos!

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  20. Tanya BreeseMay 8, 2014 at 7:45 AM

    they should rearrange the credits with moore above bacon...moore bacon ;)

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  21. Laura. MMay 10, 2014 at 8:11 AM

    For me it is, very far :))

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  22. LesleyMay 12, 2014 at 5:56 PM

    It's a rather plain sign for these artists, don't you think? I still have time to get there.

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