Celebrating Canadian Art on the World Stage
The National Gallery of Canada | Contemporary Calgary
Date: September 11, 2025
Time: 6:30pm
Cost: Free with registration
Location: Heather Edwards Theatre
The National Gallery of Canada and the National Gallery of Canada Foundation, in collaboration with Contemporary Calgary, are delighted to invite you to a special program in honour of Abbas Akhavan’s selection as Canada’s representative at the 61st International Art Exhibition of the Venice Biennale in 2026.
Please join us for a conversation with artist Abbas Akhavan, Kim Nguyen, curator of Akhavan’s presentation in Venice, and Kanika Anand, Senior Curator at Contemporary Calgary.
As part of the evening, guests are invited to explore Presence, Contemporary Calgary’s group exhibition featuring works by Akhavan.
We look forward to gathering with our valued patrons and friends to celebrate Abbas Akhavan’s remarkable achievements and the international showcasing of Canadian contemporary art at the Venice Biennale.
For more information and to register, visit Contemporary Calgary.
