Origin Studios designed three exhibitions that focussed on the LGBT Purge: a 4,000 square foot travelling exhibition, an 800 square foot pop‑up travelling exhibition, and a permanent niche installation in the Museum’s Canadian Journeys Gallery. Origin was responsible for all exhibition and graphic design for these projects, and worked closely with the Museum’s in‑house interpretive planners, curators, and media team to develop these exhibitions over an 18‑month period.

Love in a Dangerous Time: Canada’s LGBT Purge (Pop‑Up Exhibit) explores the persecution of 2SLGBTQI+ individuals in the Canadian Armed Forces, RCMP, and federal public service from the 1950s to the 1990s. Known as the “LGBT Purge,” this government policy destroyed thousands of careers and caused severe psychological harm and lasting injustices. This exhibition highlights personal stories of discrimination, resilience, and activism, while also fostering discussions about ongoing struggles for equality.

The images here show the 800 square foot pop-up exhibition set in the Calgary Public Library.