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28/6/2010

Tutankhamun

Denver Art Museum, Denver

Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs opens to the public on June 29 and will remain on view until January 9, 2011, at the Denver Art Museum (DAM). During the exhibition’s exclusive Rocky Mountain appearance, visitors will be able to explore the splendor of the pharaohs through more than 100 spectacular objects spanning 2,000 years of ancient Egyptian history, including the stunning funerary mask of Psusennes I (pictured at left). The fact that the mask is gold, which was considered the flesh of the gods, reaffirmed his divinity in the afterlife.

Museum members can purchase tickets to see King Tut’s treasures before the exhibition opens to the general public at three member previews—June 26, noon–5 p.m., and June 27–28, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Exhibition visitors may expand their Egyptian experience with the King Tut audio tour narrated by award-winning actor Harrison Ford.

The DAM will also have the hands-on, kid-friendly area, Just for Fun Egypt, located in Duncan Pavilion, between the two museum buildings. Families and kids can try on costumes to become a splendidly dressed King or Queen of Egypt and design their own Egyptian collar. A ticket to King Tut is not required to visit Just for Fun Egypt.

Double Take: Artist + Engineer
Friday, July 2, 7 p.m.
The DAM and Denver Office of Cultural Affairs’ Public Art Program turns traditional lectures on edge with Double Take. Janet Echelman, artist and creator of 1.26, a netted sculpture that will fly over 14th Street in Civic Center Park during Denver’s Biennial of the Americas, talks with Charles Keyes, one of the engineers who helped bring it all to life. Get their take on the collaboration with a team of engineers, architects, artists, fabricators and installers. The event is free and open to the public; no tickets required. Free First Saturday, sponsored by Target

Saturday, July 3, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
On the first Saturday of every month, enjoy the DAM’s art collections and non-ticketed exhibitions for free. Free general admission tickets are available on-site starting at 10 a.m. Free First Saturdays are sponsored by Target, and made possible by the citizens who support the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District. Free general admission does not include King Tut, which requires an exhibition ticket.

Conversations with Curators: Portraiture in the Age of Henry VIII
Friday, July 9, 4 p.m.
Kathleen Stuart, curator of the Berger Collection in the department of painting and sculpture, leads a tour of the current installation in the Berger Collection gallery. Meet on level 6 of the North Building. Free with general admission; no reservations needed.

Elegant Art of Japanese Furoshiki (Cloth Wrapping)
Saturday, July 10, 2:30 p.m.
Discussion and demonstration of the design and use of Japanese furoshiki (cloth wrapping). The discussion and demonstration is free with general admission, but reservations are required. Email cgjd- jnow@qwest.net. Organized by the Consulate-General of Japan and the Japan Foundation. Sponsored by the Denver Art Museum's Asian Art Department.

Building the Ancient Egyptian Way Teacher Workshop
Saturday, July 17, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
This workshop explores structures in the ancient Egyptian world. Math, science and art teachers are welcome. $95 fee includes admission to King Tut.

Untitled #31 (Two)
Friday, July 30, 6–10 p.m.
In July Untitled takes a look at diptychs, artistic duos, biennials and other things that come in twos. Listen to the soulful sounds of slam poets, catch the latest installment of Buntport Theater’s Joan & Charlie Discuss Tonight’s Theme, check out local music and plan to stretch your own creative muscles. All final- Friday Untitled events include offbeat encounters with art, unusual detours, local music, a cash bar and a dose of the unexpected. Untitled events are included in general admission; students with valid ID receive two-for-one admission that evening.

Image: Funerary mask of Psusennes I. Photo © Sandra Vannini.

Media Contacts: Ashley Pritchard, 720-913-0096
Kristy Bassuener, 720-913-0115
Communications Department Denver Art Museum 720-913-0000 pressoffice@denverartmuseum.org

Opening 29 June 2010

The Denver Art Museum
13th Avenue between Broadway and Bannock Streets in downtown Denver
Open Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday 10
a.m.-5 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday noon-5 p.m.
closed Mondays, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
General admission for Colorado residents: $10 adults, $8 seniors and students, $3 for visitors 6-18 free for children 5 and younger.

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