The Tangled Self at Denver Art Museum

Denver Art Museum got a whole lot more whimsical and colorful this Summer!

The Tangled Self is a new exhibit by Denver based fiber artist, and owner of Spectra Art Space, Sadie Young. It’s colorful, textural, quirky, interactive, and it is simply amazing!

If you’ve been here a while you’ll know that Spectra Art Space is one of my favorite places here in Denver. You can see our most recent visit for their immersive exhibition Novo Ita: Propagation in my previous blog post. At Spectra, Sadie Young provides a space to local artists to share their creativity with the community, so it makes me so happy seeing her work on display at Denver Art Museum. 

Let’s take a look at The Tangled Self…

Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art

Did you know that Denver has a museum dedicated to design and decorative art?

I didn't, until I recently stumbled across the Kirkland Museum. The striking yellow tiles of the building and signage for an Art Deco exhibition (one of my favorite design eras) caught my eye, and I knew I just had to check it out.

If you are a lover of fine art, decorative art, and furniture design, the Kirkland Museum is a must see.

With around 4,400 items covering a span of 150 or so years of art and design, there's a wealth of artistry on display in the Kirkland's distinctive building. I honestly didn't know what to expect before I stepped inside, but I'm happy to say that I was pleasantly surprised. I found myself in awe as I made my way through each salon style room; smile on my face as I took in all the detail. And there's a LOT of detail!

Let's take a look...

Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak at Denver Art Museum

Do you have a favorite children's book illustrator?

Is it someone who brought your favorite childhood stories to life? Or maybe the books you read with your own children? Maybe both. 

For many of us, the art work of Maurice Sendak holds a special place in our hearts. We grew up following Max on his adventures with the wild things that live in his imagination. A story that transcends generations and is beloved by so many since Sendak brought the characters to life in 1963. 

If the art of Maurice Sendak has captured your imagination, just as it has mine, then a visit to Denver Art Museum to check out "Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak" is a must. With over four hundred and fifty pieces of work on display, this exhibit features original sketches, drawings, paintings, book mock ups, set designs, theatrical costumes, final book designs, animation cells, promotional posters, and so much more from Sendak's 65 year career. The exhibit also contains items from Sendak's personal collection of works by artists and illustrators by whom he was inspired.   

Let's take a look...

Biophilia: Nature Reimagined at Denver Art Museum

Denver friends...

If you're a lover of art and nature stop everything you're doing now and rush to Denver Art Museum!

Or, maybe read this post first so you know why!

Yesterday we visited Denver Art Museum to check out the exhibition Biophilia: Nature Reimagined. I'd been seeing it pop up on Instagram for a few months now and kept planning to go see it over Summer Break with the kids. Well, here we are, just one week out from school starting and we finally made it. 

More importantly though, there are only a few more days left to see this stunning exhibition before it closes for good. If, like me, you've been procrastinating about visiting, you're running out of time.

Wondering what Biophilia is all about? Read on for more...