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Dalí, Zeus, and so much more! Bringing the World to Winnipeg Experience internationally renowned art right here in Manitoba at the Winnipeg Art Gallery. Housing the world's largest public collection of contemporary Inuit art, the WAG presents exciting exhibitions and activities for all ages. Within walking distance of downtown hotels – open from 11am to 5pm, Tues through Sun, and from 11am to 9pm on Fri. Clockwise, left to right: Philippe Halsman. Yes, but don't try to uncover my secret (Dali's Mustache) (detail), 1954. © Philippe Halsman Archive. Joshua Reynolds. Mrs. Thrale and her Daughter Hester (Queeney), 1781. Gift of Lord Beaverbrook. Head in the style of the 'Dresden Zeus', 2nd century AD. © Antikensammlung, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin – Preußischer Kulturbesitz, photographer Johannes Laurentius. Winnipeg Art Gallery 300 Memorial Boulevard • Winnipeg, MB • 204.786.6641 • wag.ca Masterworks from the Beaverbrook Art Gallery Sept 27-Jan 25 • Gainsborough. Turner. Carr. Morrice. From old masters to members of the Group of Seven, see an uncompromising selection of 75 exceptional paintings, including Salvador Dalí's Santiago El Grande. Dalí Up Close Sept 27-Jan 25 • This multimedia show features paintings, drawings, and jewelry by the Surrealist master, as well as photographs taken in collaboration with iconic photographer Philippe Halsman. Sobey Art Award Nov 1-Jan 18 • Canada's pre-eminent awards for contemporary Canadian art. For the first time in the West, the WAG is hosting the exhibition of shortlisted artists and providing a venue for the winner announcement. Olympus: The Greco-Roman Collections of Berlin Opening Spring 2015 • The gods and goddesses are coming to the WAG! Winnipeg is one of only two North America stops on this monumental tour of ancient Greek and Roman art. Featuring over 160 works, including marble statues, bronze statuettes, terracotta vases, and jewelry, dating from the 5th century BC to the 2nd century AD.