Katie Ohe Art Exhibition
A free public art exhibition at Devonian Gardens: September 16 – December 17 Fragment to Form | Katie Ohe and the Shape of Persistence
We are proud to present Fragment to Form | Katie Ohe and the Shape of Persistence, a special exhibition celebrating one of Canada’s most influential sculptors. Katie Ohe has shaped Alberta’s artistic identity for more than six decades through her pioneering abstract sculpture and mentorship of multiple generations of artists.
At the heart of this exhibition is one of Ohe’s earliest large-scale works, Day and Night. Installed in Prince’s Island Park for nearly 50 years, the sculpture endured Calgary’s intense seasons before recently undergoing careful conservation and finding a new home indoors at Devonian Gardens.
For the first time, all of Ohe’s works from Calgary’s public art collection are gathered together alongside select pieces from her private collection — celebrating her enduring legacy of form, material, and creative persistence.
Behind the Scenes
Join us for a special evening that takes you behind the scenes of Katie Ohe's Day and Night conservation!
RSVP to Behind the ScenesEvent details
- Date: Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025
- Time: 4:30 – 6 p.m.
- Location: Devonian Gardens (Core Shopping Centre, 4th floor)
- Admission: Free
The evening begins with a short film screening documenting the sculpture’s journey from outdoor park to its new home indoors. After the film, Public Art Conservator Sophia Zweifel and restoration team member Alexander Boyd will host a Q&A session, offering insights into the art and science of conservation. We’ll wrap up with a guided tour of the exhibition Fragment to Form, featuring additional works by Katie Ohe.
Plan your visit
- Location: Gallery space at Devonian Gardens, accessible via stairs near the children’s play area.
- Address: The CORE Shopping Centre (317 7 Ave. S.W.)
- Transit: Accessible by CTrain (7th Avenue stations) and multiple bus routes.
- Accessibility: Fully accessible. The accessible Gallery entrance is on the 3rd floor beside Echo Evenings.
The Conservation of Day and Night
After more than five decades outdoors, Katie Ohe’s terrazzo fountain Day and Night has been carefully conserved and relocated indoors. The sculpture’s delicate surface, shaped by years of Calgary’s freeze–thaw cycles, required meticulous restoration.
Working closely with Ohe, The City’s conservator and conservation team dismantled, cleaned, and repaired the work, renewing its original green and grey terrazzo finish. Guided by Ohe’s insights, every step honoured the artist’s original vision and craftsmanship.
Now restored and secure in its new setting, Day and Night continues to embody Ohe’s quiet persistence and dedication to form, material, and movement through time.
Why it matters
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A legacy in motion
Katie Ohe has profoundly influenced Alberta’s artistic and cultural life as both an innovative sculptor and inspiring educator.
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Preserving heritage
The exhibition reflects The City’s commitment to caring for Calgary’s public art and honouring the creative contributions that shape our shared cultural identity.