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Thursday, 17 June 2010 15:11

pop lifeLIVE PERFORMACE ART AT THE HISTORIC BYTOWN MUSEUM; This contemporary art event brings a fresh perspective to the interpretation of Ottawa's history – on the same site where some of the events happened.
Event Title: Crossings | Traversées
Artists: Sandra Johnston and Sinéad Bhreathnach-Cashell
Location: Bytown Museum (2nd and 3rd floor)
Date: June 17, 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm (FREE admission)
This event is part of the Crossings performance exchange that is taking place in Ottawa from June 17-20 at Galerie SAW Gallery and in Belfast in October 2010.

The National Gallery comes to Snapdragon?
Well, one of the artists hanging in the National Gallery, Michel-Luc Bellemare, is opening his new show "Colour my Reality" oil impasto on canvas, 6 - 8 pm, this Thursday, 17th June 2010.
Michel will give a talk (not a lecture!) at 7 pm, with Q and A to follow.
791 Bank Street at Third Avenue

SOLD OUT? DEBATING THE LEGACY OF POP ART
Art has sparked controversy for centuries. Join Robert Enright, senior contributing editor of Border Crossings Magazine and Blake Gopnik, chief art critic for the Washington Post as they square off in a heated debate on contemporary art. Moderated by CBC’s Carol Off. Simultaneous translation provided. In the Auditorium. Tickets: adults $10, students and seniors $8, members $7. Box Office: 613-998-8888. Gallery admission not included. National Gallery of Canada | 380 Sussex Drive | Thursday 17 June at 7 p.m.

“Pop Shop” celebrates the spirit of pop art in a fun and vibrant acknowledgment of our neighbour’s “Pop Life” exhibit down the street. Featuring big and small works by BLINK Artist Collective members and guest artists. Join us for popcorn, prizes and an Andy Warhol photo op! Free admission, all welcome. Come and “pop till you drop”!
VERNISSAGE/POP PARTY: Thursday, June 17, 6 – 9 pm
Exhibition continues until Sunday, June 20
Location: Major’s Hill Park (across from the National Gallery of Canada at the foot of the Alexandra Bridge). Look for the little stone building and the giant knitting needles! Pedestrian access only.

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