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Leslie Hossack

7 MINUTES TO MIDNIGHT. (1947, 1960, 1968, 1980, 2002)

UV pigment ink on clear acrylic and white acrylic
Individual Size: 21.5 x 21.5 in
Solid wood custom frame, 2025
Edition of 3

Please note that two editions are reserved for private collectors, and one full suite is reserved for institutions. 

These clocks were inspired by The Doomsday Clock, which first appeared in June 1947 on the cover of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. In 1945, a group of Chicago scientists, who helped to build the first atomic bomb, founded the journal to inform people about the “horrible effects of nuclear weapons and the consequences of using them.” In 2007, the Bulletin added the effects of climate change to its calculation of how close humanity is to midnight. The image titles indicate the years in which the Doomsday Clock was set to the time noted. The colours of these 12 clocks were inspired by the cover art of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists over the past 78 years. 
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We represent emerging, mid-career, and established artists with a focus on contemporary art.

We handle custom framing on behalf of our collectors. We work with trusted framers based in Ottawa. Framing takes 2 to 3 weeks. Quotes are provided before fabrication.

We offer a complimentary service to deliver, hang, and install artwork for collectors in Ottawa.

For all other major Canadian cities we have a list of recommended art handlers.

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We are located in the heart of the Glebe neighbourhood at the intersection of Bank Street and Fifth Avenue. Metered street parking is available infront of the gallery and 1-hour parking on the residential streets surrounding the gallery.

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