National Gallery of Canada

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National Gallery of Canada
Guestbook/ GeoGal1/ Jul 30, 2017
We only had time for a quick visit this time - but you can't come to the gallery without taking a photo of of Maman, the giant spider.
Snapshot/ GeoGal1/ Jul 30, 2017
Snapshot/ ahera079/ Jun 4, 2017
National Gallery of Canada
Guestbook/ Aliga067/ Sep 15, 2016
I came here to see art from around the world. Was very happy to see that there were some pieces of Picasso there.
Art
Guestbook/ sammy0261/ Feb 9, 2016
The spider in front is very inviting and great for a photo opportunity. Once you get in its like a maze trying to figure out if you have been to one section or not. A map is very helpful so grab one. There's also a library inside
Maman
Guestbook/ nfff/ Mar 17, 2015
This picture as an epitome of my Canadian identity was taken in the country's capital, Ottawa, specifically in front of the National Gallery of Canada which includes the "Maman" sculpture by Louise Bourgeois. Firstly, the sculpture and its meaning that is the strong and nurturing nature of Bourgeois' mother represents how -in my case, as a young first generation immigrant from the Philippines- Canada became a nurturing part of my life. This caring and welcoming environment helped me grow out of adversities into a much stronger young woman that I am now. With further research, I learned that there are other editions of this sculpture in other places in the world. This is one of the reasons why I chose this photograph of the eye-catching structure. With me being in that exact spot, I am seeing the same thing as someone whom I've never met from Spain, or South Korea, or Japan is seeing. It's sharing a glimpse of their life through that sculpture. Consequently, this is what it is to be Canadian. The multiculturalism defines the Canadian culture. A good example of this would be the collection of masterpieces from all over the world in the National Gallery of Canada. In addition, I'm an art student myself, and the whole space is a great source of inspiration. Altogether, this picture is the quintessential depiction of my Canadian identity.
Snapshot/ Rabiahakim/ Nov 21, 2014
Here spider spider
Guestbook/ Rabiahakim/ Nov 21, 2014
Spider structure outside this amazing art gallery that makes Ottawa proud!
Performance happening
Guestbook/ Bilalhakim/ Nov 21, 2014
Lots of people coming by tonight. Wonder what's going on. Must be nice.
Snapshot/ Bilalhakim/ Nov 20, 2014

The National Gallery of Canada is one of Canada’s most prominent art galleries. Its most recognizable symbol is Louise Bourgeois’s ‘Maman’, a 30-foot sculpture of a spider located just outside the gallery’s main entrance.

At the National Gallery of Canada, visitors will find an outstanding collection of modern and contemporary Canadian, Native, and Inuit art, as well as Asian and European art. The art comes in a variety of forms - paintings, photographs, sculptures, even architecture. For example, the Gallery has housed the entire interior of the Rideau Street Chapel as a work of art since 1988. In addition to its large permanent collection, the Gallery often has temporary exhibitions that last a few weeks or months each.

While the original National Gallery of Canada was first formed in 1798, it relocated a number of times around downtown Ottawa before finally moving to its current location on Sussex Drive in 1988. The Parliament Buildings can be seen from the current location.

The National Gallery of Canada, like many museums in the city, has free admission on Thursday evenings.

380 Sussex Dr, Ottawa, Ontario
http://www.gallery.ca/en/
@gallerydotca

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