See the exhibition Legend of the Trans by Artist Vivek Shraya.
This exhibition features a set of photos inspired by the 1994 film, Legends of the Fall. The images explore how we can question or challenge things like gender, sexuality, masculinity, and femininity. It also explores the importance of role models who don’t conform to norms.
The Esker Foundation is a privately funded contemporary art gallery in Calgary.
Vivek Shraya is an artist who uses music, literature, visual arts, theatre and film. Her work has been shown worldwide and featured in magazines like Vanity Fair. She is a teacher and works to support new role models.
This Field Trip is part of the Q.A.A.C program at the National accessArts Centre, and all artists are warmly welcomed to attend. Snacks and discussion to follow the tour. Please meet at the Esker Project Space and doors along 9th Ave.
LOCATION: Esker Foundation – 1011 9 ave S.E.
DATE: Thursday, February 3, 2022
TIME: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. MST
COST: Free
WHAT: Exhibition Tour
IMPORTANT NOTE: Participants are required to arrange for their own transportation to and from the venue. We will be viewing artwork from the outdoors, so please dress for the weather.
Event Accessibility:
Free event. Relaxed event. Snacks provided. Esker Foundation is accessible via elevator access up to the fourth floor, which is available from the main floor and on all levels of the building. A swing door with an automatic door control into the gallery is situated adjacent to the gallery’s revolving door. A wheelchair-accessible public washroom is available on the fourth floor. There are accessible parking spaces in the surface parking lot at the rear of the building. Complimentary parking is available in the Atlantic Avenue Art Block south surface and underground parking lots and can be accessed at the rear of the building.
Proof of Vaccination Required
You will be required to show proof of vaccination upon entry. If you have any questions, please contact Katie Wackett by email at katie.wackett@accessarts.ca
