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    CHARLES PACHTER "MOOSEAMOUR 26" SCULPTURE, 1999

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    LOUISE NEVELSON "UNTITLED" COLLAGE, 1983

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General Idea: 25 Years 25 Works

Caviar20 is excited to open General Idea: 25 Years 25 Works, our second exhibition dedicated to the iconic Canadian collective.

This inimitable trio created works in a wide range of materials while confronting an array of social themes, including the pharmaceutical industry, queer identity, the AIDS epidemic and consumerism. Their approach was always loaded with irony, mischief and humor, and they excelled at creating distinct icons decades before the concept of personal branding.

Mirroring the diversity of their oeuvre, our exhibition contains everything from early ephemera to major paintings.

See the full exhibition at 647 Dupont – Thursdays 11–6 and Saturdays 11–5.

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General Idea "Nova" Graphite pencil drawing, 1973. In this work, the word 'Nova' is stretched diagonally across the page and fragmented by three horizontal lines that run through the letters. The lines divide the letters into four segments, creating varying perspectives at each intersection and an unexpected graphic appeal.General Idea "Nova" Graphite pencil drawing, 1973. In this work, the word 'Nova' is stretched diagonally across the page and fragmented by three horizontal lines that run through the letters. The lines divide the letters into four segments, creating varying perspectives at each intersection and an unexpected graphic appeal.

GENERAL IDEA "NOVA" DRAWING, 1973

$6,000
General Idea “Monet Cane”   Canada, 1989.  Mixed media, oil stick on canvas. Original painting by famous Canadian artist trio, General Idea.General Idea “Monet Cane”   Canada, 1989.  Mixed media, oil stick on canvas. Original painting by famous Canadian artist trio, General Idea.

GENERAL IDEA “MONET CANE” PAINTING, 1989

General Idea "Pavillion Fragment" 1983.General Idea "Pavillion Fragment" 1983.

GENERAL IDEA “PAVILLION FRAGMENT" 1983

$9,500
General Idea "Ouroboros" Chenille Crest, 1988.General Idea "Ouroboros" Chenille Crest, 1988.
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GENERAL IDEA "OUROBOROS" CHENILLE CREST, 1988

General Idea "Mondo Cane Kama Sutra" 2001. This serigraph features a trio of florescent poodles arranged into what seems to be a menage Ă  trois.General Idea "Mondo Cane Kama Sutra" 2001. This serigraph features a trio of florescent poodles arranged into what seems to be a menage Ă  trois.
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GENERAL IDEA "MONDO CANE KAMA SUTRA" SERIGRAPH, 2001

GENERAL IDEA “THE 1971 MISS GENERAL IDEA PAGEANT”, 1971GENERAL IDEA “THE 1971 MISS GENERAL IDEA PAGEANT”, 1971

GENERAL IDEA “THE 1971 MISS GENERAL IDEA PAGEANT”, 1971

$20,000
General Idea "Phoenix with a P" Chenille Crest, 1988General Idea "Phoenix with a P" Chenille Crest, 1988
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GENERAL IDEA "PHOENIX WITH A P" CHENILLE CREST, 1988

GENERAL IDEA “PLA©EBO PROTOTYPE” ACRYLIC ON WOOD, 1991GENERAL IDEA “PLA©EBO PROTOTYPE” ACRYLIC ON WOOD, 1991

GENERAL IDEA “PLA©EBO PROTOTYPE” ACRYLIC ON WOOD, 1991

$9,000
GENERAL IDEA “ABCs” METAL LEAF ON RICE PAPER, 1984GENERAL IDEA “ABCs” METAL LEAF ON RICE PAPER, 1984

GENERAL IDEA “ABCs” METAL LEAF ON RICE PAPER, 1984

$24,500
GENERAL IDEA "CORNUCOPIA" SCREENPRINT, 1987GENERAL IDEA "CORNUCOPIA" SCREENPRINT, 1987
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GENERAL IDEA "CORNUCOPIA" SCREENPRINT, 1987

General Idea, Canadian Art, "Artist's Conception; Miss General Idea Pageant 1971" Canada, 1971 Screenprint on wove paper Signed and numbered by artist From an edition of 10 40"H 26"W (work) 42.5"H 28.25"W (framed) Self-published Mild toning but overall very good condition.General Idea, Canadian Art, "Artist's Conception; Miss General Idea Pageant 1971"  Canada, 1971  Screenprint on wove paper     Signed and numbered by artist  From an edition of 10  40"H 26"W (work)  42.5"H 28.25"W (framed)  Self-published  Mild toning but overall very good condition.

GENERAL IDEA, “ARTIST'S CONCEPTION; MISS GENERAL IDEA", 1971

$29,500
GENERAL IDEA “INFE©TED COEUR VOLANT” 1994GENERAL IDEA “INFE©TED COEUR VOLANT” 1994
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GENERAL IDEA “INFE©TED COEUR VOLANT” 1994

General Idean Yen Scarf 1991 Caviar20GENERAL IDEA, “YEN SCARF”, 1991

GENERAL IDEA, “YEN SCARF”, 1991

$2,500
GENERAL IDEA "EYEEYE" SCREENPRINT, 1987GENERAL IDEA "EYEEYE" SCREENPRINT, 1987

GENERAL IDEA "EYEEYE" SCREENPRINT, 1987

$3,000
General Idea "Post Mortem" Chenille crest, 1988. Textile patch featurings a trio of skulls and alternating shades of yellow, red, and black.General Idea "Post Mortem" Chenille crest, 1988. Textile patch featurings a trio of skulls and alternating shades of yellow, red, and black.
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GENERAL IDEA "POST MORTEM" CHENILLE CREST, 1988

Canadian artist group General Idea "Nine Lives Flag" 1992Canadian artist group General Idea "Nine Lives Flag" 1992

GENERAL IDEA, “NINE LIVES” NYLON FLAG, 1992

$1,500
General Idea "The Hand of the Spirit" from the Fear Management series. Screenprint, 1987. Framed artwork by famous Canadian artists for sale in Toronto. General Idea "The Hand of the Spirit" from the Fear Management series. Screenprint, 1987.

GENERAL IDEA "THE HAND OF THE SPIRIT" SCREENPRINT, 1987

$3,000
General Idea "Coeur Volant" Acrylic, wax on heart-shaped, medium-density fibreboard. Canada, 1995.General Idea "Coeur Volant" Acrylic, wax on heart-shaped, medium-density fibreboard. Canada, 1995.

GENERAL IDEA “COEUR VOLANT” 1995

$24,500
GENERAL IDEA "DR. BRUTE SHIELD" SCREENPRINT, 1987GENERAL IDEA "DR. BRUTE SHIELD" SCREENPRINT, 1987

GENERAL IDEA "DR. BRUTE SHIELD" SCREENPRINT, 1987

$3,000
General Idea "Ghent Scarf" Screenprint oon nylon, 1984. Textile art by famous Canadian artist trio, General idea, which features a whimsical poodle.General Idea "Ghent Scarf" Screenprint oon nylon, 1984. Textile art by famous Canadian artist trio, General idea, which features a whimsical poodle.
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GENERAL IDEA, “GHENT SCARF”, 1984

General Idea, "Hot Property!"  Canada, 1977, Screenprint on paper, From an edition of 300,  44"H 34"W (sheet),  Very good condition. General Idea, "Hot Property!"  Canada, 1977, Screenprint on paper, From an edition of 300,  44"H 34"W (sheet),  Very good condition.

GENERAL IDEA, “HOT PROPERTY" SCREENPRINT, 1977

$3,600
GENERAL IDEA "A BLUEPRINT FOR TOMORROW" 1974GENERAL IDEA "A BLUEPRINT FOR TOMORROW" 1974
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GENERAL IDEA "A BLUEPRINT FOR TOMORROW" 1974

GENERAL IDEA "PASSION OVER REASON" SCREENPRINT, 1987GENERAL IDEA "PASSION OVER REASON" SCREENPRINT, 1987

GENERAL IDEA "PASSION OVER REASON" SCREENPRINT, 1987

$3,000
GENERAL IDEA “CAPSULE” PAINTING, 1990GENERAL IDEA “CAPSULE” PAINTING, 1990

GENERAL IDEA “CAPSULE” PAINTING, 1990

$14,500
General Idea Going Thru the Motions 1975 screenprintGeneral Idea Going Thru the Motions 1975 screenprint

GENERAL IDEA, “GOING THRU THE MOTIONS" 1975

$12,500
"Pheonix with a P", 1989 silkscreen print completed by Famous Canadian artist General Idea. This important editioned print features an emblazoned tiger / dragon hybrid, executed in vibrant shades of florescent yellow and red. This framed artwork is available for sale in Toronto."Pheonix with a P", 1989 silkscreen print completed by Famous Canadian artist General Idea.
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GENERAL IDEA "PHOENIX WITH A P" SILKSCREEN, 1986

GENERAL IDEA "EAST WALL" DRAWING, 1983GENERAL IDEA "EAST WALL" DRAWING, 1983

GENERAL IDEA "EAST WALL" DRAWING, 1983

$6,500
GENERAL IDEA "NORTHERN RIVER" 1994GENERAL IDEA "NORTHERN RIVER" 1994
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GENERAL IDEA "NORTHERN RIVER" 1994

GENERAL IDEA "DOWN THE DRINK" SCREENPRINT, 1987GENERAL IDEA "DOWN THE DRINK" SCREENPRINT, 1987

GENERAL IDEA "DOWN THE DRINK" SCREENPRINT, 1987

GENERAL IDEA "THE HONEYMOON IS OVER" SCREENPRINT, 1987GENERAL IDEA "THE HONEYMOON IS OVER" SCREENPRINT, 1987

GENERAL IDEA "THE HONEYMOON IS OVER" SCREENPRINT, 1987

$3,000
General Idea "Test Pattern: T.V Dinner Plate" Japan, 1988.  Multiple of porcelain plate in cardboard box with offset label Signed by the artist.General Idea "Test Pattern: T.V Dinner Plate" Japan, 1988.  Multiple of porcelain plate in cardboard box with offset label Signed by the artist.
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GENERAL IDEA "TEST PATTERN: T.V DINNER PLATE", 1988

GENERAL IDEA “PLA©EBO (PIN)”, 1991GENERAL IDEA “PLA©EBO (PIN)”, 1991
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GENERAL IDEA “PLA©EBO (PIN)”, 1991

GENERAL IDEA “TEST TUBE”, 1980General Idea a“Test Tube” Canada, 1980. Offset lithograph on paper. From the Miss General Idea Pavillion.
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GENERAL IDEA “TEST TUBE”, 1980

GENERAL IDEA "AIDS STAMPS", 1988GENERAL IDEA "AIDS STAMPS", 1988
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GENERAL IDEA "AIDS STAMPS", 1988

GENERAL IDEA, “A POODLE CREATES A PORTRAIT”, 1981General Idea "A Poodle Creates a Portrait of General Idea as Three Pee Holes in the Snow"  Offset and gold hot-stamping on paper. Canada, 1981.

GENERAL IDEA, “A POODLE CREATES A PORTRAIT”, 1981

$3,500
GENERAL IDEA "DOWN THE DRINK" CHENILLE CREST, 1988GENERAL IDEA "DOWN THE DRINK" CHENILLE CREST, 1988
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GENERAL IDEA "DOWN THE DRINK" CHENILLE CREST, 1988

GENERAL IDEA "LE FIN" CHENILLE CREST, 1988GENERAL IDEA "LE FIN" CHENILLE CREST, 1988
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GENERAL IDEA "LE FIN" CHENILLE CREST, 1988

General Idea "Lucre" Chenille Crest, 1989. Editioned textile art by famous Canadian artist trio, which features three dollar signs set against a florescent red background.General Idea "Lucre" Chenille Crest, 1989. Editioned textile art by famous Canadian artist trio, which features three dollar signs set against a florescent red background.
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GENERAL IDEA "LUCRE" CHENILLE CREST, 1989

General Idea "Eye of the Beholder" Chenille crest, 1989. Editioned series by Famous Canadian artist trio, which features their iconic skull motif against a florescent red background.General Idea "Eye of the Beholder" Chenille crest, 1989. Editioned series by Famous Canadian artist trio, which features their iconic skull motif against a florescent red background.
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GENERAL IDEA "EYE OF THE BEHOLDER" CHENILLE CREST, 1989

GENERAL IDEA "AIDS" SILKSCREEN, 2021GENERAL IDEA "AIDS" SILKSCREEN, 2021

GENERAL IDEA "AIDS" SILKSCREEN, 2021

$1,450
GENERAL IDEA "ORGASM RENEWAL PROJECT" 1972GENERAL IDEA "ORGASM RENEWAL PROJECT" 1972

GENERAL IDEA "ORGASM RENEWAL PROJECT" 1972

$1,250
GENERAL IDEA, “MIDDELBURG TILE”, 1985GENERAL IDEA, “MIDDELBURG TILE”, 1985

GENERAL IDEA, “MIDDELBURG TILE”, 1985

$2,450
General Idea "When Fur Flies" Chenille crest, 1988. Embroidered crest featuring a whimsical poodle silhouette in neon shades of orange, pink, and blue.General Idea "When Fur Flies" Chenille crest, 1988. Embroidered crest featuring a whimsical poodle silhouette in neon shades of orange, pink, and blue.
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GENERAL IDEA "WHEN THE FUR FLIES" CHENILLE CREST, 1988

GENERAL IDEA “PLA©EBO SILVER (PIN)”, 1991GENERAL IDEA “PLA©EBO SILVER (PIN)”, 1991
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GENERAL IDEA “PLA©EBO SILVER (PIN)”, 1991

GENERAL IDEA "COPYRIGHT" PAINTING, 1986GENERAL IDEA "COPYRIGHT" PAINTING, 1986

GENERAL IDEA "COPYRIGHT" PAINTING, 1986

$48,000
GENERAL IDEA "ART AGAINST AIDS" SILKSCREEN, 1990GENERAL IDEA "ART AGAINST AIDS" SILKSCREEN, 1990

GENERAL IDEA "ART AGAINST AIDS" SILKSCREEN, 1990

$2,250
general idea aids screenprint robert indiana silkscreen screen print printmaking printmaker LOVE AIDS red blue green canadian artists canadian art  framed edition editionned work limited edition signed dated general idea aids screenprint robert indiana silkscreen screen print printmaking printmaker LOVE AIDS red blue green canadian artists canadian art  framed edition editionned work limited edition signed dated

GENERAL IDEA "AIDS" 1988

$8,000

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Caviar20 has placed works in the permanent collections of the following institutions:

- Albright-Knox Art Gallery (Buffalo, New York)
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