14 mesmerizing photos of Beakerhead 2018's first day

It’s just the first day of Beakerhead 2018, but the festival of science, arts, and engineering is already looking as magnificent as ever!

With exhibits propped up all over downtown, it is easy to accidentally stumble upon some of the eccentric works of art — and if you’re actively hunting them down, you’re sure to find some very interesting things.

See also

• The ultimate guide to Instagram-worthy spots around Calgary
• Here's every event to check out at Beakerhead 2018
• Here's what you can expect from this year's Beakerhead festival of science and art

Naturally, these colourful creations make for the perfect photo ops, and Calgarians around the city have taken up the opportunity by posting many pictures to Instagram.

We’ve rounded up a few of our favourites, but we’re sure that many more are on their way as the huge event unfolds throughout the weekend.

 

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See also

• The ultimate guide to Instagram-worthy spots around Calgary
• Here's every event to check out at Beakerhead 2018
• Here's what you can expect from this year's Beakerhead festival of science and art