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National Gallery of Canada- Ottawa, ON
Although a fan of landscape paintings, I had never heard of the Group of Seven or Tom Thomson before moving to Canada. However, after a visit to the McMicheal Canadian Art Collection, I was hooked. While the Art Gallery of Ontario holds an impressive collection of their work, some of the Group's most famous works are displayed in the National Gallery of Canada- the perfect excuse for a trip to Ottawa.
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McMichael Canadian Art Collection- Kleinburg, ON
Much like the Hudson River School before them, the Group of Seven painted what they loved. In their case, it was the Canadian Shield, in all its glory. McMichael Gallery not only has a magnificent collection of their work, it is also the final resting place of several of the members.
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DeGrazia Gallery in Sun- Tucson, AZ
I had never heard of Ettore DeGrazia before visiting his Gallery in the Sun. It was a cold day in the desert, and I was looking for something to do. What I found was almost transcendent. Admittedly, some of his pieces feel dated (creepy, large eyed children), but the gallery itself is a visually stunning work of genius.
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Glenstone Museum- Potomac, MD
Glenstone Museum is all about Architecture and Art. Located on a gorgeous piece of property in Potomac, the exhibit space here is integrated with the landscape. With several outdoor installations, low profile buildings and an organic flow, it is an immersive art experience like few others.
