Before influencers on social media, Canada’s Jeanne Beker was bringing the world of high fashion down to earth and as Calgary’s Glenbow Museum gets a major make-over, it will include a new exhibition showcasing the pop culture icon.
Obsession: The Unscripted Life of Jeanne Beker will debut at Glenbow’s new home, the JR Shaw Centre for Arts & Culture, when it re-opens in 2026, and will explore the ways that Beker pioneered entertainment storytelling.
“Telling that really big Canadian story, I mean she’s had such a global impact,” said Glenbow chief operating officer and vice-president of engagement Melanie Kjorlien.
Beker hosted Fashion Television for nearly three decades and had a knack of making the world of haute couture relatable to a wider audience, while at the same time befriending some of the biggest names in the industry.
Among her achievements was an …