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An art gallery with paintings on the walls and a seating area with yellow sofas. 1
A stack of books with a pot on top emitting smoke, and a colorful knitted scarf against a patterned background. 2
A sculpture of various objects including a broken vase, a spoon, and a bone, displayed on a wall. 3

David Garneau Dark Chapters & Reading the Ruins Exhibition

By The Military Museums
Free cancellation available
Price is P 781 per adult
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Overview

  • Explore the work of Canadian Métis artist and scholar David Garneau
  • See metaphorical still life paintings that explore contemporary issues
  • Learn about the lived experience of Indigenous people and colonialism
  • Contemplate current conflicts in Ukraine and Palestine through art
  • View NWMP-era artifacts from the University of Calgary Libraries

Activity location

    • Calgary
    • Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 4520 Crowchild Trl SW, Calgary, AB T2T 6E8, Canada
    • Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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David Garneau Dark Chapters & Reading the Ruins Exhibition

  • Opening hours: Sat 10:00-17:00
Price details
P 780.58 x 1 AdultP 780.58
Total
Price is P 780.58

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Exhibition entry
  • Inclusions
    Viewing of still life paintings
  • Inclusions
    Access to NWMP-era artefacts
  • Inclusions
    Free Parking
  • Inclusions
    Explore Canada’s Military Legacy
  • Inclusions
    Includes access to all The Military Museums galleries.
  • Inclusions
    Access to Cold War Hangar
  • Inclusions
    Real aircraft, tanks you can get up close to, and stories that go deep.
  • Exclusions
    Guided tour

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Pets (assistance dogs allowed)

What you can expect

  • Explore two exhibitions by Canadian Métis artist and scholar David Garneau, each offering a unique perspective on history and conflict.

    Begin with “Dark Chapters,” curated by Arin Fay, which uses metaphorical still-life paintings to share the lived experience of contemporary Indigenous people contending with the legacy of colonialism and institutional containment.

    Continue with “Reading the Ruins,” curated by Dick Averns. This exhibition also features still-life paintings, this time contemplating current conflicts in Ukraine and Palestine, and the ongoing legacy of the Dark Times that followed the repression of Métis people.

    See new paintings featuring NWMP-era artifacts from the holdings of University of Calgary Libraries, Special Collections and Archives. The re-contextualized paramilitary artifacts are also displayed.

Location

Activity location

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    • Calgary
    • Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 4520 Crowchild Trl SW, Calgary, AB T2T 6E8, Canada
    • Calgary, Alberta, Canada