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Visit to #BuryArtMuseum #BAM

6/11/2020

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After not visiting an art gallery to see an exhibition for some time, we managed to get to three before the latest lockdown, I have already mentioned my visit to #TheLowry which was very enjoyable.

Deciding to venture into #Bury for our first visit, and were interested to see how the gallery had coped with social distancing etc. We first had to find our way in which was now down one side of the main entrance through the basement. On arrival, we donned our obligatory face masks and signed in. After a refreshing coffee in their super café, where we sat and viewed some cat prints which we were tempted by but they seemed a little dear, we proceeded through to the first gallery. 
Here we viewed the exhibition by Bury Photographic Society. I always enjoy looking at these as they often have a different perspective on capturing images than an artist. The photographs are always stunning and show the level of commitment in a range of subject matters from the members. 
Wandering through to the next room, we saw an interesting exhibition by the gallery's art group. It's important and refreshing to find that the gallery has groups like these and supports the local community.
The last room is always interesting, as normally, galleries show examples from their collection in a themed room with paintings and sculptures from the same era grouped together. However, in this gallery, you see a modern sculpture next to a traditional one, a contemporary landscape next to one by Constable and the same applies to traditional figurative work as well. An eclectic mix which made for an interesting visit.
One of our favourite works, Spring Morning ; Haverstock Hill by  George Clausen,  is also on show and we always stop to discuss this one. The mother and daughter walking towards you and the interesting figures in the background always fascinate us. 
As you leave the gallery, there are a set of paintings by Maurice Mumpasi showing support for BLM. 
The last room always has an interesting  range of work by local artists and crafts people for sale. Again, another  good idea by the gallery to support the local arts scene.
An enjoyable visit in a safe environment. The one way system takes you through the galleries and it's a shame that galleries such as this are continually hit with closures when they are making such an effort during these times.
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25/11/2020 07:14:30 pm

Guernica is the one oldest oil painting which was actually designed in 1937. This is too long that people still preserve of this portrait. You upload that picture is too much small size and it is hard for me to clearly see that.

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25/11/2020 08:45:36 pm

Guernica is the one oldest oil painting which was actually designed in 1937. This is too long that people still preserve of this portrait. You upload that picture is too much small size and it is hard for me to clearly see that.

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