tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7342911384518459004.post4900948774645583803..comments2023-10-25T03:38:09.523-04:00Comments on Unedit my heart: Enjoyed: Real Life and More at the Glenbow MuseumLeah Sandalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13586221448338828889noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7342911384518459004.post-41570706613451413922010-01-12T20:20:45.764-05:002010-01-12T20:20:45.764-05:00Hey Darren,
Glad to see your Google Alerts must b...Hey Darren,<br /><br />Glad to see your Google Alerts must be working!<br /><br />I know the Glenbow does good stuff, but fact is the break with Jeffrey Spalding does leave it in a position of having to prove itself contemporary-art wise, at least to the rest of the country.<br /><br />Time limits prevented me from taking in War Brides, though I'm sure that did strike a chord as well. I appreciate your elaboration of outreach and related efforts, though.Leah Sandalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13586221448338828889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7342911384518459004.post-75033326827901855322010-01-12T18:53:04.415-05:002010-01-12T18:53:04.415-05:00Hello,
I work at the Glenbow, and have lived in C...Hello,<br /><br />I work at the Glenbow, and have lived in Calgary for most of my nearly 40 years - I've been a fan of the museum since I was a child visiting with my school groups. <br />I'm so happy you enjoyed your visit. The Guy-Ben-Ner/Ron Mueck exhibit is leaving January 24th, and so is the Haida Manga exhibit. Bev Tosh's installation, War Brides is staying a little longer. i thought it a bit curious you didn't mention bev's exhibit - it is very powerful and one of our most popular recent installations. <br />We are acquiring our first work by Tom Thompson - his 1916 painting, Autumn. it will be hung in the Modernist Art collection as a permanent addition from a donor and patron. <br />Beginning February 13th we have a new exhibit entitled The Nude in Modern Canadian Art, which follows the history of the nude in Canada through the 1020's, 30's and 40's. Artist's represented will include Jean Dallaire, Paul-Emile Borduas, Alex Colville and Edwin Holgate. <br />Also showing will be an exhibition of Kent Monkman's work. <br />The Maverick's exhibit is very popular, and actually does go into a fair bit of detail from the historical perspective. <br />I can tell you though, we are quite often not very busy with patrons unless, as you say, everything else is closed or we have a wave of tourist's come through the city on holidays. But each and every day the museum is filled with School groups of all ages, we provide them with full-day guided tours with interpretors, and teach them a little about what a museum does, conservation, preservation, etc. We have a native Gentleman named Clarence who gives the children a guided tour and interpretation of the First Nations exhibits.<br />In short, we are much more than just a museum, and very committed to education in our community. <br />It is a joy to be working there (and I get to see the archival floors and storage areas on the 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th floors...most of our collection is in storage or in conservation areas. <br /><br />Thank you for taking the time to share your impressions, and please come back to see us again! (We are working on the Grand Staircase, New carpeting is going in on them. And yes...people use the staircase for their wedding photos,etc, and we do have after hours functions and events throughout the year.)<br /><br />Thanks again!<br /><br />Darren Roy - Glenbow Museum, Visitor Services.Butzis Aromahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13800114420312573992noreply@blogger.com