Highbrow/lowbrow: J’adore Amour
Highbrow/Lowbrow: A weekly update on Denver culture from deliciously fancy to wonderfully mundane STATUS: Highbrow FILM: Amour, Chez Artiste My father considers himself somewhat of a cinema aficionado. We both share a deep love of films and often head to the Chez Artiste on a Sunday morning for the latest art film du jour. When...
Undubbed Unveils Glow Art: “When the Lights Go Out”
Well, it’s First Friday again and today Things That Glow (everyone’s favorite rave accessory store) is opening its doors to the public with an offering far more curious than flow toys and LEDs. Artist, Undubbed, has slowly been making a name for herself in Denver over the past few years, starting off as an independent...
Nick Cave: Open Dance Call at the DAM
This past Friday, Contemporary artist Nick Cave held an open dance call at the Denver Museum of Art. 120 people were given the opportunity to dance in front of Cave with a chance to be among the 10-15 chosen to collaborate with him and local professional dancers for his performance at the DAM on June...
Couture Décor: Meredith Nicole, Storytelling Through Wood Grain
“LOVE,” “FAITH,” “STRENGTH” – these were the carved inscriptions hidden in the underbelly of a massive, wooden family dining table in France – the words, a chilling memory of its World War II history. During the war, German soldiers occupied the French family’s home where the table resided. Seizing the home for two weeks, the...
The Friday Experience: Patrick McGirr – Inspiring Art
Living, working and creating art with “True Grit”, an indomitable spirit, nearly says everything you need to know about Patrick McGirr. However, it is his passion for sharing his talents and getting involved with the youth of our City excited about the arts that place him at a different level of artistry. Patrick McGirr...
The Legacy Project: A Latino Legacy at Museo de las Americas
The Chicano movement has deep roots and a rich history in the Southwest, especially here in Colorado. The Crusade for Justice of the 60s and 70s didn’t just inspire a new wave of political activism; it also gave birth to a new generation of Chicano artists. These artists claimed a unique style that was closely...
The Friday Experience: Dancing with Color – Stefan Geissbuhler
“Create what you feel, what you believe and be as fearless as you can”. It is this direct and honest approach that Stefan Geissbuhler takes with his artwork. “I take my work, but not necessarily myself seriously”. As Geissbuhler explains it “Like most artists, I have been driven to create art since I was a...
Couture Décor: Modern Furniture Design Meets Colorado Grit at Fin Art
Settled in Denver’s historic Baker neighborhood is a 1940s-era automotive repair shop where Denverites once brought their Alfa Romeos for a tune up; today, it is still a site for the blood, sweat and tears of manual labor, albeit the oil and grease has been substituted for sawdust. Here at Fin Art (185 W. Bayaud Ave.),...
In Focus: Daniel McVey Will Make You Believe In Magic
Right after the holiday season, people are more prone to believe in magical and wonderful fairytales. Photographer Daniel McVey and his works could not be more appropriate for this kind of story. Not so long ago, he, a self-taught photographer, submitted a photograph to the contest organized by the Denver Photo Art Gallery and John...
In Focus: New Cherry Creek photo gallery is beyond chic
Balyeat Gallery featuring landscape photographer David Balyeat is the new addition to the chic Cherry Creek North neighborhood. Conveniently located on Fillmore Street between 2nd and 3rd Streets, the gallery invites passers-by inside with large windows and startling huge prints inside. These prints are now on holiday sale, so you might want to get two...
The Friday Experience: Colleen Hennessy – More Than Meets The Eye
Art can be a magical journey of light, color, texture, perspective and perception. Art doesn’t need to match your couch. Art should be more than a canvas likeness of your daily routine; it should be an exploration of your inner soul. Colleen Hennessy is an artist that has explored her talents in photography, painting, ceramics...
Luxury Escapes: Grenada Takes the Gold
If we’re being honest, you never really need an excuse to visit Grenada. The intoxicating ‘Isle of Spice’ is home to a diverse ecosystem that lends itself to an abundance of natural attractions—and it doesn’t hurt that a handful of the Caribbean’s most exclusive luxury resorts populate the pristine coastline. But in case you need that extra...
