Heroic Entrance

Barbara Astman

This 1300 square foot linoleum floor mosaic needed to accommodate high traffic flow and maintain aesthetic appeal.

About this work

Heroic Entrance was Astman’s first public commission. This 1300 square foot linoleum floor mosaic needed to accommodate high traffic flow and maintain aesthetic appeal. It was installed in the entrance to the Olympic Oval’s 4,000 seat upper viewing deck as the building was completed.

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Title
Heroic Entrance
Type
Integrated
Materials
Linoleum
Date
1987(Install)
Creator
Barbara Astman(Artist)
Interest holder
University of Calgary(Owner)

Location & access

Olympic Oval

288 Collegiate Boulevard NW

Calgary, Alberta, CA T2N 1N4

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Last updated March 20, 2026

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Heroic Entrance

Barbara Astman

This 1300 square foot linoleum floor mosaic needed to accommodate high traffic flow and maintain aesthetic appeal.

About this work

Heroic Entrance was Astman’s first public commission. This 1300 square foot linoleum floor mosaic needed to accommodate high traffic flow and maintain aesthetic appeal. It was installed in the entrance to the Olympic Oval’s 4,000 seat upper viewing deck as the building was completed.

Details

Title
Heroic Entrance
Type
Integrated
Materials
Linoleum
Date
1987(Install)
Creator
Barbara Astman(Artist)
Interest holder
University of Calgary(Owner)

Location & access

Olympic Oval

288 Collegiate Boulevard NW

Calgary, Alberta, CA T2N 1N4

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