Glenbow at The Edison
Howie Tsui, Retainers of Anarchy, 2016 (detail), algorithmic animation sequence, 5-channel video projection, 6-channel audio. Collection of the Vancouver Art Gallery; purchased with proceeds from the Audain Emerging Artists Acquisition Fund. Photo: Vancouver Art Gallery.
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Howie Tsui

Retainers of Anarchy

This exhibition brings together martial arts characters and techniques with social and political realities of present-day Hong Kong. Presented in the form of a 25-metre hand-drawn animation, Retainers of Anarchy offers an opportunity to reflect on notions of identity and nationhood.

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We’re reimagining the museum to ensure that the Glenbow experience is accessible to and welcoming for people of all abilities, ages, backgrounds and life experiences. 

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Time lapse video: Glenbow’s new collections storage

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Watch Glenbow’s beautiful new storage units take shape and fill up.  Thank you to ACME Visible for their wonderful work!     Glenbow From Home
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Virtual Tour: Joe Fafard, Energy Steeple

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Join us for this virtual tour to learn the backstory of this newly acquired sculpture, Energy Steeple by Joe Fafard. Tours
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Blackfoot Syllabics with Sheldon First Rider

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Since 2018, Sheldon First Rider has spearheaded a Blackfoot Language program at Glenbow which is offered as part of the museum’s Indigenous Studies school program.  Tours
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Venture beyond the physical museum with artists, curators and interesting people from around the world. Stay up-to-date on all the latest Glenbow news.

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Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre and Glenbow collaborate on new display of Chinese belongings

Display opens in honour of Lunar New Year
The Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre is displaying a selection of objects from Glenbow’s collections to highlight Chinese culture and history.
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Members of Parliament, Members of the Legislative Assembly, City Council, Alberta's Premier, Calgary's Mayor, Glenbow staff and board, and members of the Chinese community cut the ribbon at the Chinese Cultural Centre.

SAM Centre & Glenbow celebrate sharing of collections

The Calgary Stampede Foundation, the Calgary Stampede and Glenbow have agreed to a Memorandum of Understanding to share collections and programming to ultimately bolster the exhibitions and experiences at Stampede’s SAM Centre, and further Glenbow’s vision of ensuring its col ...
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Three people in light shirts and jackets stand together. On the left, a man wears a brown cowboy hat; in the center, a man wears a bowtie; on the right, a woman wears a light colour cowboy hat.

From the Collection

Artist Christmas Cards
Artist Christmas cards are a true gem of Glenbow’s collection. They offer a glimpse into a more personal and whimsical side of artistic production – there is something quite touching and intimate about these tiny, hand-made pieces that were shared with friends and family at t ...
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An angel flies over a bright background, dropping snowflakes on a quiet town below.

Glenbow Reimagined

The latest on Glenbow’s renovation
A lot has been happening with renovation—and we’re excited to share an update on a few key milestones we’ve seen over the past few months!
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Exterior panels have been removed from Glenbow's building, exposing the original weatherproofing underneath

Her Legacy Continues Through Me

By Samantha Palmer-Forrest as told to Glenbow
On February 13, 2022, we shared a photo on social media of a group of women bowling in the 1950s in Lethbridge, AB. The woman taking her turn on the lane is Helen Charyk. To our immense delight, Helen’s granddaughter Samantha Palmer-Forrest saw the photo on Instagram and wrot ...
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A History in Buildings

Glenbow's homes through the ages
Prior to the opening of Glenbow’s purpose-built building in September 1976, the museum’s collection was spread over more than ten buildings throughout Calgary and Banff. Between 1955 and 1976, the public had access to portions of the collection held at these five locati ...
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We’re embarking on a renovation that will transform our building into the JR Shaw Centre for Arts & Culture, a cultural landmark offering unparalleled access to Glenbow’s diverse collection of art and objects and exhibitions from around the world.

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