McMaster Museum of Art

The McMaster Museum of Art is a small gem in the city. Located on the beautiful McMaster University campus, it offers a variety of artifacts from vlassic to modern art. My favourite this year is the Canoe.

McMaster University museum offers exhibitions linked with the university history. You can find there interesting exhibitions that might help you to understand both historical background of the school but also philosophy and biograms of its founding fathers. I recommend this museum to visit for people interesting in history and princies of academia.

Really niceIt's free and quiet place to look at the art work.

This review includes checklist of 12 pieces in the Ethereal Installation by Tim Whiten. On the eve of March 17th, 2022 full moon, I specifically came to take in Ethereal by Tim Whiten. This alchemically potent installation centres on air as the first of four pieces focusing on an elemental metaphysical examination.Photographing and videorecording were not allowed. However I did find a stairwell art sculpture comprised of coat hangers that semi-echoed the sentiments of this airy collection. This coat hanger basket quasi-mirrored Tim Whiten's installation.Ethereal had a gentle yet solid ritualized effect of very conscious and deliberate object placement. It consisted of 12 objects.1. Signs of Life1982hair, blood, wax, woodCourtesy of Tim Whiten and Olga Korper Gallery2. Tabernacle1980chewing gum overplywood, vitrineCollection of the Art Gallery of HamiltonGift of the artist in memory of Tom and Mary E. Whiten, 20193. Hallelujah2014lilac branches, umbrella handleCourtesy of Tim Whiten and Olga Korper Gallery4. Parsifal Parallel2012cast lead crystal5. Magic Sticks1970leather, wood6. Reliquaire II2014-2015handcrafted crystal clear glass mirror, human skull, gold leafCollection of the Art Gallery of HamiltonGift of the artist in memory of Tom and Mary E. Whiten7. Reliquaire I2012handcrafted crystal clear glass, human skull, gold leafCortesy of Tim Whiten and Olga Korper Gallery8. Magic Squares2002-2003handcrafted clear glassCourtesy of Tim Whiten and Olga Korper Gallery9. Book of Light: Containing Poetry from the Heart of God2015-2016handcrafted crystal clear glass, burnt fragments of drawings (coffee and pencil on handmade paper) oakCourtesy of Tim Whiten and Olga Korper Gallery10. Arisearose2016-2018crushed resource glass, handcrafted crystal clear glass, wood (plywood and maple) Aqua-Resin, acrylic paint, metal11. In-Sintilate2008handcrafted crystal clear glass, brass and glass beadsCollection of Tom Thomson Art Gallery12. Hallelujah II2015handcrafted crystal clear glass, lilac branches, brass fittingCourtesy of Tim Whiten and Olga Korper GalleryAs I meandered without a catalogue to guide me, I paused and considered in what direction the kaleidoscope was pointing, my mind began wondering about the cardinal directions in more than one belief system. It was a genius loci feeling of finding a new astrolabe of sorts...The physicality of this building reminded me of a sparse robin's nest that had optimally placed its eggs to achieve best effect.This was my first time visit to this small on-campus art gallery, and I was met with a simple, understated and welcoming grace by staff in this less-is-more footprint space. The attendent was overly modest, yet this was refreshing as it lent itself very well to opening up dialogue. In choosing to speak further with them about the Ethereal exhibit, they opened up freely and enthusiastically shared their knowledge and interpretations.

Excellent free museum on McMaster's campus. Their seasonal exhibitions offer different perspectives and types of art on a regular basis.The permanent collection gallery on the second exhibition level offers world-renowned art and is definitely worth a visit.

Great collection and wonderful staff.

Some nice looking paintings and that's really what there gallery has to offer. I would recommend looking in there for about an hour and that really all the time you need!

Focuses on Johnston's art. A truly amazing different experience from any other museums. Highly recommend; specially for those who enjoy learning and adventuring

Staff are so friendly and even when we unknowingly broke a rule they were very kind about it, we accommodated the rule once we knew and the whole experience was very pleasant and rewarding