Popular Linda sculpture
Popular Linda sculpture
It seems as though just about everyone loves Linda, John
DeAndrea's ultra-lifelike sculpture at the Denver Art Museum. Since
making her first appearance in 1984, Linda has become one of the
Museum's most popular artworks. Linda will be on view at the Denver Art
Museum through March 4, 2007.
DeAndrea, a Colorado-based artist, meticulously painted the "skin"
surface of Linda, including tiny details such as freckles, and he
finished her by applying natural hair, eyebrows, and eyelashes-strand by
strand. He once said, "If I could make it breathe I'd say, 'I've done a
good day's work now.'" Linda is one of the Museum's most-frequently
asked about works of art. However, because the polyvinyl material she is
made of is very sensitive to climate and lighting conditions, the Museum
cannot keep Linda on display continually. Don't miss your chance to see
Linda at the Museum in February, "Everyone Loves Linda" month!
Untitled #1(Vertigo) on February 23
Calling all late-night revelers to the Denver Art Museum on the final
Friday in February for dizzying entertainment and fascinating art
experiences! On Friday, February 23, from 6-10 p.m., the Museum will
launch Untitled #1(Vertigo), the first in the Museum's series of
Untitled final Friday events for city-goers looking for a unique night
out.
At each month's Untitled event, visitors can expect music, film, food, a
cash bar, and art-inspired activities. At February's Untitled #1
(Vertigo), curious attendees can test their susceptibility to vertigo on
the "vertigometer," and experience off-the-wall tours of the art
collection, along with some late-night guerilla de-tours inside the
building. This month they'll also experience Farouche performance
artists, interactive technology, and Vertigo, the Alfred Hitchcock movie
projected on the angled titanium sides of the new Frederic C. Hamilton
Building. Catering will be provided by Bistro Boys and Gourmet Fine
Catering. The Untitled final Friday series of events are included in
regular Museum admission.
StART the Rhythm Family Event on February 17
Adults and kids of all ages are invited to experience the art of music
at the Denver Art Museum on February 17, 2007. Denver artist Darrell
Anderson and local high school step teams will be part of the myriad of
performances and hands-on activities in this one-day event. From 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m., the Denver Art Museum will be alive with rhythm!
Visitors can expect engaging hands-on "rhythm" activities, including
instruments and artworks, and can enjoy "The Stomp" performances
featuring the T.R.O.O.P., Lady Hawks 3.0 and Solid Confidence step
teams, made up of students from Jefferson High School, Prairie Middle
School, Montbello High School, and other Denver-area schools. The
Percussion Ensemble from the Denver School of the Arts will also be one
of the many performers presenting every hour, on the hour. Between
performances, interactive drop-in-drawing workshops and artist
demonstrations will provide families with hours of participatory
entertainment! Included in general Museum admission, these live musical
performances, dance and music-inspired art activities are all in
addition to the Museum's everyday offering for families.
Announcing Two-For-One Tuesdays for Seniors
Now through May 29, 2007, every Tuesday seniors 65+ are invited to
purchase a senior ticket at the Denver Art Museum, and bring a senior
friend along for free! Free tours are also available at various times on
Tuesdays. Regular general admission for seniors is $8 for Colorado
residents and $10 for non-Colorado residents. Groups of 10 or more can
arrange special services by calling 720-865-5262. Two-for-one discounts
are available on-site only, and cannot be combined with any other offer.
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