Today Chantal and I went out with my son-in-law and 2 grand-daughters to the Art Gallery of Hamilton where we saw an exhibition of the Beaver Hall Group. A modernist group in Montreal in the 1920’s era, I especially enjoyed the old Montreal and Quebec street scenes. The grand-kids had a lot of fun running around, and of course, I got some photos of them. [click on any photo for full-size slideshow]

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Cara sitting on a grand piano. Sitting on the piano isn’t allowed in the art gallery, but she insisted.

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Chloe pondering the art? or bored

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Another interesting exhibit was the Bruegel-Bosch Bus, by Kim Adams, which consists of a 1960 Volkswagen van decorated with thousands of miniatures exploring the patterns of a mobile society. Barbie, at the top of this page, was on the bus, and so was John.

 

X_160315_4427Looking at the Fearful Symmetry: The Art of John Scott. Creepy but interesting stuff.

 

 

 

 

 

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Jenn on the right

After the AGH, we went for lunch at Barton 541, one of my favourite eateries. Here’s a blog I made last year about this place. Jenn actually remembered me, which is very good for the soul of an old goat like me!

 

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Everyone sits at large tables at 541. Few private tables, which makes for a nice community feeling.

 

 

 

 

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Inside 541

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Local business

Local business

Mural in the alley behind Barton 541

Mural in the alley behind Barton 541