Recently, my class went to the Glenbow Museum to examine the Beaverbrook Exhibit. I was hesitant at first and had my doubts; I thought this was just going to be another exhibit on beavers and Canadian history. But, it turned out to be quite the opposite.
A picture of Lord Beaverbrook with his pal, Churchill.
From http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2623179/New-30million-golf-resort-built-site-Lord-Beaverbrooks-estate-plans-given-green-light-court-ruling.html
Lord Beaverbrook was a close friend of Winston Churchill’s and had an extensive art collection. The Glenbow Museum got some of the pieces on loan from the Beaverbrook Art Gallery in New Brunswick, and I would highly suggest taking a look.
From http://blogs.calgaryherald.com/2013/05/31/ruth-myles-wrap-your-mind-around-m-c-eschers-artwork-at-the-glenbow-museum/
The pieces range all the way from classic renaissance art to pieces from Dali and Matisse. One of my favorite pieces was The Fountain of Indolence, a piece heavily influenced my Greek and Roman culture.
A piece in the museum by Salvador Dali. From http://blogs.calgaryherald.com/2014/06/04/ruth-myles-the-glenbow-showcases-the-collecting-styles-of-lord-beaverbrook-and-eric-harvie-in-two-new-exhibits/
The Fountain of Indolence
From http://www.awesome-art.com/awesome/turner_paypal.asp
If you enjoy traditional Canadian art, there are a few pieces there for you too! Artists like Emily Carr and the Group of Seven also make some appearances.
A piece by Emily Carr
From http://www.museevirtuel-virtualmuseum.ca/sgc-cms/expositions-exhibitions/emily_carr/en/popups/pop_large_en.php?worksID=1669
