Exhibition: Open Spaces - Windows to a View
In Partnership with Calgary Arts Development
Exhibition Duration:
September 11th - November 3rd, 2025
Location:
Centre Street LRT Platform (125 7 Ave. SE)
ICAI, in partnership with Calgary Arts Development (CADA), is thrilled to continue Open Spaces: Windows to a View, a year-long public art exhibition transforming the windows at the 7th Ave LRT Platform into captivating showcases of creativity. From September 2024 to November 2025, ten talented ICAI members share their unique artistic visions over three-month exhibitions.
From September 11th - November 3rd, 2025, we are delighted to feature the incredible work of Samuel Obadero
About the Artist:
Samuel Obadero is a Nigerian-Canadian artist, photographer, and creative director whose work bridges continents and communities. Based in Calgary, he is the founder of Motif Photography; the city’s first Black-owned professional studio and a passionate storyteller with over two decades of experience. His lens documents the nuance of Black identity, migration, and memory, weaving portraits and textures into visual poetry. From the bustling streets of Lagos to the quiet resilience of Calgary's Afro-diasporic communities, Samuel’s work invites reflection and reverence. A Legacy Award recipient for New Canadian Artist of the Year and a featured speaker at Nikon Canada’s Profusion Conference, he continues to shape cultural narratives while mentoring the next generation of visual creatives and championing Mental Health Conversations.
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