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    Harris did like to paint big, I was also impressed with the vibrancy of the colours close up particularly the blues - holdong up well over a century.

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          2 months ago

          Yep, Ottawa! You’re hitting all the best public art galleries! Did you also visit McMichael?

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              2 months ago

              Nice! A lot of great Group of Seven there.

              By the way, if you happen to be from Toronto (or will be in Toronto around the end of November) the art auction houses have their major auctions around that time. They always have public previews / exhibitions in the days leading up to the auction, which happen to be a great way to see some art up close (before they get purchased by private collectors). The previews are totally free of charge, they might just ask you your name for security purposes, but otherwise anyone can come in and look at the art. This auction house has a big previously unseen Lawren Harris coming up: https://www.waddingtons.ca/auction/major-fall-auction-canadian-international-fine-art-nov-28-2024/

              The auction houses low-key love when more people come to the previews, even if they have no intention of bidding, so I recommend taking advantage of that if you can.

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                Thanks for the advice, unfortunately I’m just visiting from the UK. I’d definitely come back though when I can afford it. So much to see in Toronto alone.