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Weavers and War

October 13, 2021

Do Afghan war rugs counter oppression or serve the souvenir market? Shazia Hafiz Ramji considers 'Tensile Strength: Weavers and War' at the Founders’ Gallery in Calgary.

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Commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks

September 10, 2021

Exhibitions in UCalgary’s Founders’ Gallery chronicle Canada’s military involvement in Afghanistan and explore how a longstanding Afghan art form evolved post-9/11

Calgary Eyeopener with David Gray, Angela Knight

March 12, 2021

Hidden Treasures - Nickle Galleries with Marina Fischer

David Brown, LCR Photo Services

Coin Craft: A look into the Nickle’s founding collection, featuring UCalgary alumna Marina Fischer, BA’02, MA’08.

September 24, 2020

University of Calgary Alumni

University of Calgary Alumni Association

Nickle Galleries can be counted on to present high quality, thought provoking work from contemporary artists. I had wanted to see the Diana Thorneycroft exhibit, but was very impressed with all the other works I was able to see on the way to her material. If you love contemporary art, this is a must see location! February 2020

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How Katie Ohe Set Alberta Sculpture in Motion

April 17, 2020

If the video and these photos from the Esker feel weirdly familiar but not, it’s likely because you’ve seen several of the 100+ pieces that were, until very recently, on display but are now locked away.

Photo by Elyse Bouvier