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Annual LOOK gala raises funds for Contemporary Calgarys expansive programs and exhibitions.

In 1962, photographer Diane Arbus took an image of a boy in Central Park clutching a toy hand grenade.

Contemporary Calgary CEO David Leinster was finishing up for the week on Friday, March 31 when he got the call.

The practice of Chinese calligraphy dates back more than 2,000 years. But in 2017 Xin (Alice) Haung took the art form and found a way to use it to promote healing in a way that makes it as relevant today as it was 2,000 years ago.

The funding is targeted for the development of gathering spaces that will increase accessibility and enjoyment of community spaces.

Author of the article: Eric Volmers Publishing date: May 07, 2021  •  1 day ago  •  5 minute read  •  David Leinster, CEO of Contemporary Calgary, poses for a photo on Friday, December 13, 2019. Photo by Azin Ghaffari/Postmedia Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Article content Contemporary Calgary, the sprawling new art centre located in ...