LOOK Art Auction Exhibition Opening

The "LOOK" Art Auction exhibition opening takes place at Contemporary Calgary and will feature artwork from many of the country's most significant artists.

On Friday, May 13, 6 - 9 pm the public is invited to attend the opening reception of "LOOK", an exhibition of works from many of the country’s most significant artists, generously donated for the live and silent art auctions. With painting, sculpture, and photography spanning decades of practice, the exhibition includes a wide diversity of artwork by renowned artists such as Kent Monkman, Angela Grossmann, Edward Burtynsky, Carol Wainio, Ted Godwin, Joane Cardinal-Schubert, John Hall, Diana Thorneycroft, Corrie-Lynn Tetz and many more.

The auction will be available for viewing from May 13 - June 10 with bidding on the silent auction items in advance of the Gala on June 11.

The "LOOK" art auction is sponsored by Heather Bala Edwards & k.d. lang, and supported by Deborah Herringer Kiss as auction chair. Brett Sherlock, Christie’s International Consultant, is the auctioneer helping to find homes for each piece. All proceeds from the "LOOK" art auction directly support public programming and exhibitions at Contemporary Calgary.

Photo Credit: "Pink Face with Brass Eyes" by Aron Hill, provided by Herringer Kiss Gallery