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McMaster University, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L6, Canada

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Jezabel Montalvo
at 2023 Aug 19
Jezabel Montalvo
at 2023 Aug 19
Small and simple but very interesting
Piotr Chomczyński
at 2022 Jul 27
Piotr Chomczyński
at 2022 Jul 27
McMaster University museum offers exhibitions linked with the university history. You can find there interesting exhibitions that might help you to understand both historical background of the school but also philosophy and biograms of its founding fathers. I recommend this museum to visit for people interesting in history and princies of academia.
Abdullah Naeem
at 2022 Jun 28
Abdullah Naeem
at 2022 Jun 28
Very beautiful place 💓 They have very high security for the painting from back 19s 20 centuries so no one can steal them also i met alot of staff members they were so kind helpful and awesome i like it ( God bless ) and keep it up💓💓💓💓💓
Dawn Stowell
at 2022 Mar 18
Dawn Stowell
at 2022 Mar 18
This review includes checklist of 12 pieces in the Ethereal Installation by Tim Whiten. On the eve of March 17th, 2022 full moon, I specifically came to take in Ethereal by Tim Whiten. This alchemically potent installation centres on air as the first of four pieces focusing on an elemental metaphysical examination.

Photographing and videorecording were not allowed. However I did find a stairwell art sculpture comprised of coat hangers that semi-echoed the sentiments of this airy collection. This coat hanger basket quasi-mirrored Tim Whiten's installation.

Ethereal had a gentle yet solid ritualized effect of very conscious and deliberate object placement. It consisted of 12 objects.

1. Signs of Life
1982
hair, blood, wax, wood
Courtesy of Tim Whiten and Olga Korper Gallery

2. Tabernacle
1980
chewing gum overplywood, vitrine
Collection of the Art Gallery of Hamilton
Gift of the artist in memory of Tom and Mary E. Whiten, 2019

3. Hallelujah
2014
lilac branches, umbrella handle
Courtesy of Tim Whiten and Olga Korper Gallery

4. Parsifal Parallel
2012
cast lead crystal

5. Magic Sticks
1970
leather, wood

6. Reliquaire II
2014-2015
handcrafted crystal clear glass mirror, human skull, gold leaf
Collection of the Art Gallery of Hamilton
Gift of the artist in memory of Tom and Mary E. Whiten

7. Reliquaire I
2012
handcrafted crystal clear glass, human skull, gold leaf
Cortesy of Tim Whiten and Olga Korper Gallery

8. Magic Squares
2002-2003
handcrafted clear glass
Courtesy of Tim Whiten and Olga Korper Gallery

9. Book of Light: Containing Poetry from the Heart of God
2015-2016
handcrafted crystal clear glass, burnt fragments of drawings (coffee and pencil on handmade paper) oak
Courtesy of Tim Whiten and Olga Korper Gallery

10. Arisearose
2016-2018
crushed resource glass, handcrafted crystal clear glass, wood (plywood and maple) Aqua-Resin, acrylic paint, metal

11. In-Sintilate
2008
handcrafted crystal clear glass, brass and glass beads
Collection of Tom Thomson Art Gallery

12. Hallelujah II
2015
handcrafted crystal clear glass, lilac branches, brass fitting
Courtesy of Tim Whiten and Olga Korper Gallery

As I meandered without a catalogue to guide me, I paused and considered in what direction the kaleidoscope was pointing, my mind began wondering about the cardinal directions in more than one belief system. It was a genius loci feeling of finding a new astrolabe of sorts...

The physicality of this building reminded me of a sparse robin's nest that had optimally placed its eggs to achieve best effect.

This was my first time visit to this small on-campus art gallery, and I was met with a simple, understated and welcoming grace by staff in this less-is-more footprint space. The attendent was overly modest, yet this was refreshing as it lent itself very well to opening up dialogue. In choosing to speak further with them about the Ethereal exhibit, they opened up freely and enthusiastically shared their knowledge and interpretations.
Alexander Love
at 2020 Apr 28
Alexander Love
at 2020 Apr 28
Some nice looking paintings and that's really what there gallery has to offer. I would recommend looking in there for about an hour and that really all the time you need!
Z. Cai
at 2019 Dec 07
Z. Cai
at 2019 Dec 07
Excellent free museum on McMaster's campus. Their seasonal exhibitions offer different perspectives and types of art on a regular basis.

The permanent collection gallery on the second exhibition level offers world-renowned art and is definitely worth a visit.
Paola Morrone
at 2019 May 25
Paola Morrone
at 2019 May 25
The McMaster Museum of Art is a small gem in the city. Located on the beautiful McMaster University campus, it offers a variety of artifacts from vlassic to modern art. My favourite this year is the Canoe.

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