Exhibitions
Ron Thom and the Allied Arts
June 2, 2015 – August 21, 2015
The exhibition “Ron Thom and the Allied Arts” explores the evolution of west coast architect Ron Thom from his beginnings as an artist/protégé of Jack Shadbolt and Bert Binning at the Vancouver School of Art, to his groundbreaking west coast house ar…
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From the Collection: Abstraction in Canada, the 1950s and 60s
June 2, 2015 – July 31, 2015
Abstraction in Canada, the 1950s and 60s will draw from the Nickle’s considerable holdings of abstract painting from across Canada – in order to provide a context for the work of architect Ron Thom also on exhibition. From Thom’s mentors BC Binning a…
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2015 Bachelor of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition
April 23, 2015 – May 22, 2015
The Nickle Galleries continues its commitment to the graduate and undergraduate programs of the Department of Art by hosting the annual Bachelor of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition.
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Oh, Canada: Contemporary Art from North North America
February 1, 2015 – April 26, 2015
Oh, Canada: Contemporary Art from North North America, organized by the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA), is the largest survey of contemporary Canadian art ever produced outside Canada. Comprising of more than 100 artworks by 62…
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Money, Sovereignty and Power: The Paper Currency of Revolutionary Ukraine, 1917-1920
January 15, 2015 – April 4, 2015
Money, Sovereignty and Power examines the issue of sovereignty and how it was portrayed on currency by a series of ideologically driven governments in the Ukraine between 1917 and 1920. Created by the Prairie Centre for the Study of Ukrainian Herita…
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Ancestry and Artistry: Maya Textiles from Guatemala
October 16, 2014 – December 13, 2014
ncestry and Artistry explores the rich textile culture of the Maya of Guatemala. The curator, Roxane Shaughnessy, notes: “Cloth holds great importance for Guatemala’s indigenous communities, and traditional dress plays an essential role in Maya ident…
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Made in Calgary: The 2000s
September 19, 2014 – December 13, 2014
Wish You Were Here… (Lake Louise), 2001, Shelley Ouellet (detail) Beads, wire 243.8 x 457.2 x 45.7 cmPurchased with the support of the Canada Council for the Arts Acquisition Assistance program. Collection of Nickle Galleries (NG.2004.133.000). Pho…
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MADE FOR THIS PLACE: THE ART, ARCHITECTURE AND ARTIFACTS OF THE LEIGHTON LEGACY
June 6, 2014 – July 19, 2014
The Leighton Art Centre proposes an exhibition at the Nickle Galleries focusing on the artwork and designs of A.C. Leighton (1901-1965). The exhibition will exhibit rarely shown Leighton works focusing on his interest in architectural elements and vi…
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FINE LINES: DRAWINGS FROM THE NICKLE COLLECTION AND THE MACKIE DONATION
April 14, 2014 – May 24, 2014
Drawing is a paradox, both a beginning and an end, taken for granted and of monumental proportions. From hasty notes and humble sketches that begin works in other media, to large-scale finished works, Fine Lines will bring forth drawings from its col…
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Striking Images: Hellenistic Portraits in the Nickle Coin Collection
February 27, 2014 – August 7, 2014
Portraits on modern coins are so standard that we rarely give them a second glance. While these images have their roots in the ancient world, it was only during the Hellenistic Period (ca. 323-32 BC) the tradition of coin portraits fully developed. S…
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