A massive 1,000-pound butter cowboy is being unveiled in Calgary soon
Three new art exhibits are coming to Contemporary Calgary next week, and among them is a 1,000-pound butter sculpture that is themed perfectly just before the Calgary Stampede kicks off in July.
Ghazaleh Avarzamaniās exhibition Churn, Earn, Burn and then Return is opening at Contemporary Calgary on June 4, and visitors will be able to view a massive piece of art made out of butter.
In true Calgary fashion, the massive butter statue will be shaped as a cowboy on horseback. Visitors can already catch a glimpse of the work in progress, as the sculpture is currently being built inside the space.
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Once complete, the huge butter cowboy will become a temporary centrepiece of the show and will only be on site during the run of the exhibition.
The sculpture is part of a broader opening lineup at Contemporary Calgary on June 4. Two other artists, Haig Aivazian and Adelita Husni Bey, will also have exhibits on display.
The exhibitions open on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 5 p.m., with remarks taking place at 7 p.m. Admission is free as part of the galleryās Free First Thursday, making it an easy stop for anyone who wants to see the cityās newest unusual art installation.
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