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General Idea, Magi© Bullet, 1992. Installation with Mylar balloons, helium. Magi© Carpet, 1992. Installation with fluorescent light fixtures.
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MAGI© BULLET

Magi© Bullet is a work of art on view in the General Idea exhibition, made of helium-filled balloons shaped like shiny silver pills. Over time, they deflate...
Jun 3, 2022 — Nov 20, 2022
9:30 am to 5:00 pm EDT
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General Idea, Self-portrait with Objects, 1981–82. Montage, gelatin silver print.
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General Idea

In the most comprehensive retrospective on the trio ever produced, the National Gallery of Canada brings together more than 200 works exploring General Idea’s...
Jun 3, 2022 — Nov 20, 2022
10:00 am to 5:00 pm EDT
National Gallery of Canada
Snobird: A Public Sculpture for The 1984 Miss General Idea Pavillion
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Open Studio

Let the artwork inspire you to dig in and have fun connecting, cooperating and creating. Our friendly bilingual Interpreters will be on hand to support you . A...
Aug 1, 2022 — Aug 31, 2022
10:00 am to 4:00 pm EDT
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Ankosé – Everything is connected – Tout est relié

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