Striking, evocative and powerfully expressed, each of these portraits is transformative on a variety of levels, as much for the viewer as for the artist creator.

The artists represented in this exhibition were inspired by the idea of transformation or change. For some, this involves moving beyond the traditional ideal of likeness in portraiture. Other artists explore alternative media or unexpected subjects.

Join us on this virtual tour of Metamorphosis: Contemporary Canadian Portraits the latest exhibition collaboration between Glenbow and Library and Archives Canada. 

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