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Life is Full of Thorhs 1913 by Henri Hébert 

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This section explores how nudity in art expresses both care and resilience.

Mother and Child portrays the deep bond between a mother and child. The way the art is depicted invites feelings of protection and tenderness, reminding us of the strength found in caregiving and the strength, resilience and perseverance mothers must have to care for their child.

Beside it, Life is Full of Thorhs presents a different kind of strength. This bronze sculpture suggests resilience humans must possess through the difficulties of life.The nude form, rather than idealized, appears to be hurting, symbolizing perseverance.

Together, these works show two sides of strength, the quiet power of care and the resilience needed to face life’s difficulties.

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Chopin with Other Polish Patriots at Lake Skootamatta 1981 by Joyce Wieland

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This section explores how nudity in art evokes deep emotions and meaning.

Le Couple by Louise Bourgeois uses fragile materials like glass and fabric to express the vulnerability and depth of love. The intertwined figures invite us to reflect on the emotional side of relationships and intimacy.

In Chopin with Other Polish Patriots at Lake Skootamatta, this artwork explores nudity through a different emotional “lens”.Rather than focusing on intimacy, the artwork connects the body to history, patriotism, and struggle. The use of nudity highlights vulnerability, yet also strength, which could make us consider the sacrifices and emotions tied to national identity.

Together, these works show how artists use the nude to explore powerful emotions, from personal love to collective struggle, making us see the human body as a symbol of both connection and resilience.

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La Rivière Blanche about 1911-1925 by Alfred Laliberté 

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Standing Female Figurines, Tiatilco (1500-800 AEC)

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This section explores why artists create nude art and what they aim to express. The Standing Female Figurines from ancient Mexico were not made to study the human body but usually to represent fertility and spiritual beliefs. Their exaggerated features and simplified forms serve a symbolic purpose. In contrast, La Rivière Blanche by Alfred Laliberté is less about the body itself and more about movement and expression. The flowing lines and sense of motion suggest a feeling or story rather than a focus on anatomy. Placing them together shows how artists use the nude to communicate ideas beyond just physical form.

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Nude Study (Male Model,from the Back) 1894, Marc-Aurèle de Foy Suzor-Coté

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These works are placed together to emphasize the academic and traditional portrayal of the body. Nude Study (Male Model,from the Back) 1894 by Marc-Aurèle de Foy Suzor-Coté,embrace the classical approach to anatomical beauty, with clean lines and an idealized view of the human form. The relay 1910 by Robert Tait McKenzie, placed here as well, celebrates the athletic nude,furthermore highlighting physical strength and grace. Together, these works represent the perfection and idealism that defined Western art for centuries.

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At the entrance, there would be a display with this statement:

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At the entrance, there would be a display with this statement:

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Nudity in art has been used to show many different ideas over time. This exhibition brings together works that explore how the nude has been represented, from idealized forms to more emotional and personal ones. By placing these artworks next to each other, it is encouraged to think about how nudity in art can represent beauty, strength, intimacy, or vulnerability, and how these ideas have changed throughout history and across cultures.