Contemporary Connections is a guided tour series designed to make art accessible and engaging for Calgary’s diverse communities. These events create a welcoming and inclusive space for participants to explore our exhibitions and connect with others, fostering meaningful relationships through the shared experience of contemporary art. Admission: Free with advance registration; walk-ins welcome, space permitting Exhibition Tour: Richard Ibghy & Marilou Lemmens: Stacking Crates to Reach a Banana and Erdem Taşdelen: Wounded in Three Acts Duration: 30-minute guided tour, followed by a post-tour conversation and optional mini mixer Guide: Vicky Xingyu Gu is a Chinese animator who holds an MFA in Digital Arts & Animation from the University of Southern California. She explores narrative, documentary, and experimental forms of animation. Her works draw inspiration from cultural conflicts and emotional struggles, while experimenting with both digital and traditional media to create layered, hybrid, and provocative forms of storytelling. Since relocating to Calgary, she has become an active participant in the local arts community. In her free time, she enjoys cooking and baking, watching animated movies, and playing horror games. We welcome your suggestions for future tours in other languages! Email us at info@contemporarycalgary.com Contemporary Connections is supported by program partner Immigrant Council for Arts Innovation (ICAI)