1 post tagged “queensland state library”

 We went to the Picasso and His collection exhibition at the Gallery of Modern Art, this afternoon. First we (Daughters and I) stopped for lunch at Gardenway and have a superb meal and a lovely glass of wine, as well as a wander through the gift shop. I also wandered through the plants and bought two grevillea shrubs that I will plant next weekend. They both get flowers that attract birds so hope to encourage more native bird life - not just crows and magpies!

The Picasso exhibition has many of Picasso's own works but also about 40 works by other artists that Picasso owned. So we got to see works by Braque, Cezanne, Matisse, Reniour and Rosseau, among others. I am not a fan of Picasso, leaning more towards the Impressionist school in my tastes, but it was all very interesting.

 Afterwards we just happened to find ourselves next door at the Queensland State Library and of course had to stop at their restaurant for coffee and cake. I have tea and cheesecake to be exact ...fat bastard afternoon!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Now with the new Arts and library complex open it is such a thrill to wander around there and also to walk along the River. Brisbane really is a beautiful city.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We arrived home about 6pm, after figthing our way through the traffic jam caused by the football crowd making their way home. We had a great time, but we are all so exhasted...how come fun wears you out so much?

Back to Monday, tomorrow.