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More details of @macewanu MacEwan University - (part 2) • Construction on City Centre Campus began in 1991 on the former site of the Canadian National rail yards on the northern fringe of the city's downtown core. The land was donated by CN. The main complex consists of a long grouping of structures stretching from east to west. Between each of these buildings is grouping of four concrete spires which gives the campus its distinctive look. Each of these groupings of towers forms a terminating vista both when viewed from the north or the south, interrupting the streets after which the buildings are named. The project was a joint venture between Barry Johns Architects, Wood O’Neill O’Neill Architects and Wensley Webster Fry Rodrigues Architects with BJ(A)L as Partner in Charge of Design. MacEwan University, 10700 104 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Source: http://bjalstudio.ca/grant-macewan-university-city-centre-campus/ & Wikipedia #MacEwanU #theworldisfullofbeauty #wandering #wander #FotoQuartet #globalgypsy #details #architecture #MacEwanUniversity #godisinthedetails #thedevilisinthedetails #dowtownedmonton #YEG #Edmonton #Alberta (at MacEwan University) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWgLDQJJxM9/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Details of @macewanu MacEwan University - Construction on City Centre Campus began in 1991 on the former site of the Canadian National rail yards on the northern fringe of the city's downtown core. The land was donated by CN. The main complex consists of a long grouping of structures stretching from east to west. Between each of these buildings is grouping of four concrete spires which gives the campus its distinctive look. Each of these groupings of towers forms a terminating vista both when viewed from the north or the south, interrupting the streets after which the buildings are named. The project was a joint venture between Barry Johns Architects, Wood O’Neill O’Neill Architects and Wensley Webster Fry Rodrigues Architects with BJ(A)L as Partner in Charge of Design. MacEwan University, 10700 104 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Source: http://bjalstudio.ca/grant-macewan-university-city-centre-campus/ & Wikipedia #MacEwanU #wandering #FotoQuartet #globalgypsy #details #architecture #MacEwanUniversity #godisinthedetails #thedevilisinthedetails #dowtownedmonton #YEG #Edmonton #Alberta (at MacEwan University) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWdZuLVJ9Qs/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Maundy • Clay Ellis • 1992 • welded Steel • @macewanu MacEwan University, northwest corner of 105 Street & 104 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta. • collection of the Alberta Foundation for the Arts. From the ArtTour YEG website: “With works of art from Churchill Square to the Shaw Convention Centre, Medicine Hat-based Clay Ellis is one of Edmonton’s most notable artists. Although reviews of Ellis’ exhibitions reveal that his artwork is deeply influenced by his experience and visual memories of growing up on a family ranch in Alberta, Maundy was in response to a particular artististic residency. He writes: “A year or so prior to the completion of the sculpture ‘Maundy’ I was invited to attend an artists’ workshop in Botswana. Although access to supplies and equipment was limited, travel was not, and the images of homes and villages set into a vast landscape were more than one could absorb. On one outing I was shown a collection of immense handwoven baskets (used for storing grain), they were of a scale that I had not imagined possible . . .nor could I have imagined that a simple vessel would create such a lasting impression, and redirect my interests in sculpture. While I was never particularly interested in sculpture modeled for the grand or heroic gesture, from that point on, simple objects (vessels, tubs, and basins) would become one of the main sources for [my] inspiration. ‘Maundy’ was one of a series of sculptures influenced by that outing, which was both inspiring and humbling.”(Ellis, 2015) Maundy Thursday refers to the day Jesus washed the feet of his 12 disciples before the Last Supper.” MacEwan University, 105 Street Building, 10700 104 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Source: plaque on-site , http://www.arttouryeg.ca/2016/03/09/19-clay-ellis-maundy-199293/ #MacEwanU #Maundy #MaundyThursday #PeterHide #sculpture #weldedsteel #arttouryeg #art #wandering #FotoQuartet #globalgypsy #details #105StreetBuilding #MacEwanUniversity #godisinthedetails #thedevilisinthedetails #dowtownedmonton #YEG #Edmonton #Alberta (at MacEwan University) https://www.instagram.com/p/COIexfIHMex/?igshid=1h0sz5xk95vex

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Edmonton Public Library - Stanley A. Milner Library • 7 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Originally opened in 1967 on the southern edge of Churchill Square. Architect was the Canadian/Norwegian Dr. Fred Minsos. In January 2017, the library closed its doors for a major renovation, as all but the basic structure was removed and rebuilt. Renewal Project Architects: Teeple Architects (Design Architect) with Stantec (Architect of Record, formerly Architecture | Tkalcic Bengert). The new Stanley A. Milner Library, along with the new Shelley Milner Children's Library opened on September 17, 2020. Source: https://www.epl.ca/blogs/post/top-10-reasons-to-love-the-revitalized-milner-library/ , https://www.canadianarchitect.com/think-tank-stanley-a-milner-library-renewal-edmonton-alberta/ & https://www.constructioncanada.net/revitalized-edmonton-library-re-opens-its-doors/ #epl #SirWinstonChurchillSquare #ChurchillSquare #StanleyAMilnerLibrary #Library #EdmontonPublicLibrary #wandering #FotoQuartet #wanderlust #globalgypsy #details #godisinthedetails #architecture #thinktank #thedevilisinthedetails #dowtownedmonton #artdistrict #photoart #architecture #YEG #Edmonton #Alberta (at Stanley A. Milner Library) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNm-1t_HKcM/?igshid=16t7ppj0u4kqp

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“Comfort” by Australian artist Amanda Parer ( @parerstudio ) • Abbey Glen Park (noon-10pm). Part of “Fantastic Planet” • an illuminated large-scale public installation, March 12 – April 12, 2021 Various Locations Around Downtown Edmonton, Alberta. Composed of Six giant inflatable structures, ranging from 12 metres tall when standing to 13 metres long when lying down. This event is part of Downtown Spark! This information is from the @exploreedmonton website: “These enormous illuminated humanoids have been invading the globe recently, having travelled from afar to give audiences the impression that they have just landed and are gently exploring our ‘Fantastic Planet’. Inspiration for this light installation has been taken from the 1973 Czech/French film Fantastic Planet (La Planète Sauvage). This stop-motion science fiction film, directed by René Laloux,, depicts a story set in an unimaginably distant future, in a world of gargantuan humanoids and where human beings are a feral race.” The following is a quote from the artist: “Scale is a very important factor in this work in that the artist is allowing the audience to hopefully experience a moment of humility and reflection amongst these large but peaceful giants, a sense that we as a species rarely get to feel.” – Amanda Parer Abbey Glen Park, 10107-10147 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Source: https://exploreedmonton.com/event-calendar/downtown-spark-fantastic-planet & https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/why-are-there-gargantuan-humanoids-in-downtown-edmonton-1.5348223 #exploreedmonton #FantasticPlanet #LaPlanèteSauvage #laPlanetesauvage #downtownspark #AmandaParer #humanoids #art #artinatalation #inflatables #wandering #FotoQuartet #wanderlust #globalgypsy #details #Comfort #AbbeyGlenPark #godisinthedetails #thedevilisinthedetails #dowtownedmonton #photoart #architecture #YEG #Edmonton #Alberta (at Edmonton, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMnEPcSn-WE/?igshid=1b36gokfb8iom

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“Down There” at City Hall Plaza, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Part of “Fantastic Planet” • an illuminated large-scale public installation, March 12 – April 12, 2021 Various Locations Around Downtown Edmonton, Alberta. Composed of Six giant inflatable structures, ranging from 12 metres tall when standing to 13 metres long when lying down. This event is part of Downtown Spark! This information is from the @exploreedmonton website: “These enormous illuminated humanoids have been invading the globe recently, having travelled from afar to give audiences the impression that they have just landed and are gently exploring our ‘Fantastic Planet’. Inspiration for this light installation has been taken from the 1973 Czech/French film Fantastic Planet (La Planète Sauvage). This stop-motion science fiction film, directed by René Laloux,, depicts a story set in an unimaginably distant future, in a world of gargantuan humanoids and where human beings are a feral race.“ Edmonton City Hall, 1 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Source: https://exploreedmonton.com/event-calendar/downtown-spark-fantastic-planet & https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/why-are-there-gargantuan-humanoids-in-downtown-edmonton-1.5348223 #exploreedmonton #FantasticPlanet #LaPlanèteSauvage #laPlanetesauvage #downtownspark #humanoids #art #artinatalation #inflatables #wandering #FotoQuartet #wanderlust #globalgypsy #details #godisinthedetails #wandering #churchillsquare #thedevilisinthedetails #dowtownedmonton #pyramid #artdistrict #photoart #architecture #YEG #Edmonton #alberta (at Edmonton City Hall) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMhj0wxnv0j/?igshid=1ay5nb19m4qf0

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#Throwback to March 3 when my brother @garrettpich and I went on a wander around Downtown Edmonton: One of the 2 iconic “pyramids” from Edmonton City Hall - 1 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. This post modern building was designed by Dub Architects, and was completed in 1992. All from Churchill Square: staircase inside the Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA) @youraga 2 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton. Banners inside the Lee Pavilion, Citadel Theatre. @citadeltheatreyeg 9828 101A Avenue NW Edmonton. source: Wikipedia #architecture #travel #wandering #FotoQuartet #wanderlust #globalgypsy #details #godisinthedetails #wandering #churchillsquare #art #dowtownedmonton #pyramid #LeePavilion #Citadeltheatre #artdistrict #photoart #architecture #YEG #Edmonton #alberta #youraga #aga #ArtGalleryofAlberta #artgallery #artmuseum (at Edmonton City Hall) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-XYRRSHh4i/?igshid=o2poyr69mgwl

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Genesis, 1984 • Roy Leadbeater • Location: Citadel Theatre (interior, Lee Pavilion) This enormous steel disc rises from the vegetation like a UFO split in two. Inspired by early exploration of the moon, Einstein’s ideas, and scientific advancement, Roy Leadbeater artistically re-creation the explosion that created the universe. Untitled (Lower left of #ForoQuartet) 1978 • Balbir Singh Katt • one of ten artists invited to Edmonton to create artwork for the Commonwealth Sculpture Symposium, as part of the 1978 Commonwealth Games. Location: Citadel Theatre (interior, just inside south-facing entrance at stairwell)• My brother @garrettpich and I wandered about the Citadel Theatre’s lush indoor tropical garden of the Lee Pavilion back on March 3, earlier this month. The Citadel Theatre is the major venue for theatre arts in the city of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, located in the Downtown Core on Churchill Square. 9828 101A Avenue NW Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Source: http://www.arttouryeg.ca/8-roy-leadbeater/ & plaque on site #architecture #genesis #travel #FotoQuartet #wanderlust #RoyLeadbeater #globalgypsy #details #godisinthedetails #wandering #churchillsquare #art #dowtownedmonton #sculpture #LeePavilion #Citadeltheatre #artdistrict #photoart #BalbirSinghKatt #architecture #YEG #Edmonton #alberta (at Citadel Theatre) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-SDNB_HBg0/?igshid=1qsd9yjqy3tvs

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“Over” by Australian artist Amanda Parer ( @parerstudio ) • MacEwan University 105 Street Building Rooftop (noon-10pm). Part of “Fantastic Planet” • an illuminated large-scale public installation, March 12 – April 10, 2021 Various Locations Around Downtown Edmonton, Alberta. Composed of Six giant inflatable structures, ranging from 12 metres tall when standing to 13 metres long when lying down. This event is part of Downtown Spark! This information is from the @exploreedmonton website: “These enormous illuminated humanoids have been invading the globe recently, having travelled from afar to give audiences the impression that they have just landed and are gently exploring our ‘Fantastic Planet’. Inspiration for this light installation has been taken from the 1973 Czech/French film Fantastic Planet (La Planète Sauvage). This stop-motion science fiction film, directed by René Laloux,, depicts a story set in an unimaginably distant future, in a world of gargantuan humanoids and where human beings are a feral race.” The following is a quote from the artist: “Scale is a very important factor in this work in that the artist is allowing the audience to hopefully experience a moment of humility and reflection amongst these large but peaceful giants, a sense that we as a species rarely get to feel.” – Amanda Parer MacEwan University 105 Street Building Rooftop, 10700 104 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Source: https://exploreedmonton.com/event-calendar/downtown-spark-fantastic-planet & https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/why-are-there-gargantuan-humanoids-in-downtown-edmonton-1.5348223 #exploreedmonton #FantasticPlanet #LaPlanèteSauvage #laPlanetesauvage #downtownspark #AmandaParer #humanoids #art #artinstalation #inflatables #wandering #FotoQuartet #wanderlust #globalgypsy #details #105StreetBuilding #MacEwanUniversity #godisinthedetails #over #thedevilisinthedetails #dowtownedmonton #artdistrict #photoart #architecture #YEG #Edmonton #Alberta #dtspark (at MacEwan University) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNU3xWcHV1W/?igshid=1p8zngcoek2rj

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“Poke” by Australian artist Amanda Parer ( @parerstudio ) • Sir Winston Churchill Square near EPCOR Amphitheatre (noon-10pm). Part of “Fantastic Planet” • an illuminated large-scale public installation, March 12 – April 12, 2021 Various Locations Around Downtown Edmonton, Alberta. Composed of Six giant inflatable structures, ranging from 12 metres tall when standing to 13 metres long when lying down. In the second photo you can see “What’s That” in the foreground, this is another Humanoid from Sir Winston Churchill Square. This event is part of Downtown Spark! This information is from the @exploreedmonton website: “These enormous illuminated humanoids have been invading the globe recently, having travelled from afar to give audiences the impression that they have just landed and are gently exploring our ‘Fantastic Planet’. Inspiration for this light installation has been taken from the 1973 Czech/French film Fantastic Planet (La Planète Sauvage). This stop-motion science fiction film, directed by René Laloux,, depicts a story set in an unimaginably distant future, in a world of gargantuan humanoids and where human beings are a feral race.” The following is a quote from the artist: “Scale is a very important factor in this work in that the artist is allowing the audience to hopefully experience a moment of humility and reflection amongst these large but peaceful giants, a sense that we as a species rarely get to feel.” – Amanda Parer Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Source: https://exploreedmonton.com/event-calendar/downtown-spark-fantastic-planet & https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/why-are-there-gargantuan-humanoids-in-downtown-edmonton-1.5348223 #exploreedmonton #FantasticPlanet #LaPlanèteSauvage #laPlanetesauvage #downtownspark #AmandaParer #humanoids #art #artinatalation #inflatables #wandering #FotoQuartet #wanderlust #globalgypsy #details #SirWinstonChurchillSquare #godisinthedetails #churchillsquare #Poke #thedevilisinthedetails #dowtownedmonton #artdistrict #photoart #architecture #YEG #Edmonton #Alberta (at Sir Winston Churchill Square) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMw9LvEHOfj/?igshid=1m43jvui4e0w9