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Vivian Maier: In Her Own Hands

Vivian Maier: In Her Own Hands February 8 - May 24, 2020

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Today’s #GlenbowFromHome is for our younger scho Today’s #GlenbowFromHome is for our younger school-aged kid audience (K - Gr 1) as we head into the One New Work gallery to experience the explosion of colours, lines and shapes in Ron Moppett’s painting Do You Remember/Snow & Stars. Check the #linkinbio or IGTV for the full video. Image credit: Ron Moppett, Do You Remember/ Snow & Stars, 2019, Collection of the Artist
There have been a lot of zoom meetings. We feel yo There have been a lot of zoom meetings. We feel you. If you want to shake up the background in your next virtual meeting, why not add a little artistic flair to the mix with this selection of art and objects from the Glenbow collection. We are bringing the Glenbow collection into your home and have made 15 virtual backgrounds available to download at the #linkinbio. Happy zooming! #GlenbowFromHome #MuseumFromHome #Glenbow Credit lines: Carl Rungius, Old Bald Face, 1935, Collection of Glenbow, Gift of Mr. Eric Harvie, 1971 Sybil Andrews, Tyrells, Woolpit, Suffolk (Upstairs), 1932, Collection of Glenbow Buffalo in Banff National Park, Alberta, Lantern Slide, ca. 1920s, Collection of Glenbow Marion Nicoll, Bowness Road, 2 a.m., 1963, Collection of Glenbow Moraine Lake Lantern Slide, ca 1920s, Collection of Glenbow
We're launching a collecting initiative. Send us a We're launching a collecting initiative. Send us a letter and tell us about your life right now - your story will be added to Glenbow's collection to record the historic moment we're living through in #yyc and Alberta (for now and for future generations) We’re also accepting emails and social posts! Link in bio for more info. Make sure you tag us @glenbowmuseum and use #dearglenbow so we can find your post! . . . #yyc #capturecalgary #yycliving #yycnow #museumfromhome #yyclife #yycarts
Today for #GlenbowFromHome you will learn how to d Today for #GlenbowFromHome you will learn how to do a One Point Perspective drawing, a technique that uses a single vanishing point to create the illusion of dimension. Perspective is one of the foundations of realism in art, and once you know how to use it as a tool in your drawing, you'll be able to look differently at the world around you. This activity is ideal for school-aged kids in Grade 5 -12 who have an interest in drawing and math.​​ Full video on IGTV or at the #linkinbio If you and/or your kids do your own One Point Perspective drawing, be sure to post the results and tag us! We can't wait to see what you come up with. Image credit: Sybil Andrews, Canon Street Railway Bridge, ca. 1924, Collection of Glenbow
Today’s #GlenbowFromHome is a live webinar conve Today’s #GlenbowFromHome is a live webinar conversation with master Calgary photographer George Webber recorded on May 7, 2020. Watch the whole video on our Glenbow Blog - link in bio! George discusses the enigmatic life and fascinating photographic legacy of Vivian Maier and shares his perspective on why her story and her work have captured the imagination of so many of us. He also reveals his research into a little-known Calgary connection with Vivian Maier. Images: Vivian Maier, ‪May 16, Chicago, IL‬, 1957 © Estate of Vivian Maier, Courtesy of Maloof Collection and Howard Greenberg Gallery, NY. Vivian Maier, Self-Portrait, Chicago, 1956 © Estate of Vivian Maier, Courtesy of Maloof Collection and Howard Greenberg Gallery, NY. George Webber, Self-Portrait at the St. Louis Hotel, Courtesy of the Artist Vivian Maier, ca. 1950s, © Estate of Vivian Maier, Courtesy of Maloof Collection
The corner of ‪1st Street‬ and 7th Avenue SW in Calgary #yycphotography #vivianmaier #yyc #capturecalgary #yycphotographers #glenbow #streetphotography #streetphotographer
It's Wednesday which means #GlenbowFromHome for sc It's Wednesday which means #GlenbowFromHome for school-aged kids! This one is for all the kids interested in photography 📸 Today’s video will virtually take you into the Vivian Maier exhibition. Vivian had a fascinating life and a unique point of view, and we hope you’ll get inspired by the way she looked at the world through her camera lens. After learning all about Vivian Maier, we invite you to join us on a street photography challenge that is physical distancing friendly! Show us how you see the world! View the full video on IGTV or at the #linkinbio Additional reading resources and worksheets at the link as well! Image credit: Vivian Maier, Self-Portrait, May 5, 1955, © Estate of Vivian Maier, Courtesy of Maloof Collection & Howard Greenberg Gallery, NY #museumfromhome #glenbow #loveyyc
Nothing quite like a mother's love ❤️ #happymo Nothing quite like a mother's love ❤️ #happymothersday Credit: Matusi Angaituk, Canadian (1905-1961), Mother & Child, Collection of Glenbow
For today's #GlenbowFromHome for adults, Glenbow c For today's #GlenbowFromHome for adults, Glenbow collections manager Daryl Betenia will show you a small sampling of objects collected over 70 years by two generations of one Calgary family, the Nolans. These objects have been recently donated to the Glenbow collection Included in this virtual tour is a cutlery set (ca. 1840s), a utility jar (ca. 1940s), two compacts (1920s-1930s) and a Mahjong Set (ca. 1930s) Tell us about the objects that you have held onto or the objects have been passed from generation to generation in your family? Watch the full video at the #linkinbio or on IGTV
Tonight! 7pm! 💥 Join us for a live virtual art Tonight! 7pm! 💥 Join us for a live virtual artist talk with renowned Calgary photographer, George Webber who will discuss the enigmatic life and fascinating photographic legacy of Vivian Maier. This is a free event as part of our #GlenbowFromHome series. Registration is limited, register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/7315887797170/WN_67HEV_E6QxacZOdzQ6sHFA About George Webber: George Webber has been photographing the people, landscape and architecture of the Canadian west for over 40 years. His books include "Requiem," "A World Within," "People of The Blood," "Last Call," "In This Place," "Prairie Gothic," "Badlands" and "Alberta Book." In 2019 he received the Doug and Lois Mitchell Outstanding Calgary Artist Award. About this Event: While the museum is temporarily closed, we still want to create opportunities for you to experience art outside of Glenbow’s walls. We know art can provide inspiration, beauty and, most importantly, a sense of connection to the people and world around us. If you can’t attend the webinar, fear not! We’ll post the video of the full presentation on the Glenbow blog after the event.

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