Contemporary Calgary LOOK25 Gala: Noir Nouveau and Art Auction
Contemporary Calgary’s most anticipated annual celebration of contemporary art, The LOOK25 Gala: Noir Nouveau and Art Auction are here! This is the perfect opportunity to support artists and Contemporary Calgary while building your art collection.
This prominent art gala and auction will celebrate creativity and expression with the theme “Noir Nouveau,” inspired by the work of renowned local artist Simone Elizabeth Saunders. Infused with the intricate beauty of Art Nouveau and Simone’s powerful themes of strength, joy, and resilience, the evening promises an unforgettable experience.
The silent auction began on May 1 and will close at 12:00 AM on June 1, 2025. Bidding for the silent auction occurs online only, via Contemporary Calgary’s website. The live auction begins on May 31 at 8 PM in the Dome Theatre. Tickets are now on sale, don’t miss out!
Take a look at the selection of work available from TrépanierBaer’s featured artists: Jen Aitken, Ashleigh Bartlett, Oscar Cahén, Christian Eckart, Alicia Henry, Michael Smith, and Han Sungpil. You can view both live and silent auction artworks online or see them in person until May 29 at Contemporary Calgary. We encourage you to bid early and often to secure your favourite work.
With the generosity and long-time support of a Contemporary Calgary patron and private collector, Contemporary Calgary is thrilled to feature for sale a spectacular work by Jean-Paul Riopelle titled, La Lourde (1960) in the live auction. This generous donation presents a wonderful opportunity to add a significant artwork by one of Canada’s renowned artists, Jean-Paul Riopelle, to your collection.
We hope to see you attend this special event to support Contemporary Calgary and our artists!
Ashleigh Bartlett
Tides (collage), 2024
Oil and acrylic on paper
22” x 30” / 55.9 x 76.2 cm – image
Jen Aitken
Westiph, 2019
26” x 30” x 17” / 66 x 76.2 x 43 cm
Fiber-reinforced concrete, painted steel, stainless steel hardware
Han Sungpil
Frozen Fire 102, Athabasca River Side, Jasper, 2025
Archival pigment print – Edition 1/5
39.4” x 59” / 100 x 150cm
Michael Smith
Bearing, 2023
Acrylic and collage on paper
24.3” x 18” / 61.7 x 45.7 cm –image
Alicia Henry
Untitled 2 (brown), 2008
Ink, watercolour, thread on paper
20.5” x 4.5” / 52 x 11.4 cm – image
28” x 11.5” / 71 x 29.2 cm – frame
Christian Eckhart
Untitled #1, 1984
Mixed media on paper
29.5” x 41.7” / 73.6 x 106 cm– paper
38” x 50” / 96.5 x 127 cm – frame
Oscar Cahén
Untitled, CR FAMM # 186, 1952-1953
Mixed media, watercolour, resist
Hi-Art illustration Board
30” x 20” / 76.2 x 50.8 cm – image
41” x 31” /104 x 78.7 cm – frame
Jean-Paul Riopelle
La Lourde, 1960
Oil on canvas
18” x 22” / 45.7 x 55.8 cm
Images courtesy TrépanierBaer and Contemporary Calgary