Their creation paralleled French colonial expansion into Algeria beginning in the 1830s and, as the United States expanded westward, presented a template for how American artists depicted landscapes and people of the American West. Near East to Far West: Fictions of French and Americanįrench Orientalism refers to artworks produced by French artists during the 1800s inspired by North Africa and the greater Islamic world. Although the individual identities of the makers are mostly unknown, the rugs' designs of rich colors, intricate patterns and complex symbols reveal a deep history of trade, diplomacy and foreign relationships. Each of the more than 40 objects on display were made by hand, predominantly dyed by hand, and hand-woven using the knotted-pile weaving technique. The stories in Rugged Beauty showcase the living traditions of western Asia, a vast and culturally rich region of the world. Open a window into the artistic and utilitarian innovations of weavers, domestic consumption and the cross-cultural exchanges between present-day Turkey, Iran and the Caucasus (Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia) from the 1500s to the 1900s. Rugged Beauty: Antique Carpets from Western Asia A lecture on Vance Kirkland will accompany the exhibition. The exhibition includes some of the artist’s impressive large-scale paintings, seldom seen on public display. The museum's first temporary exhibition of Kirkland’s work in 20 years will feature examples from eight series of the visions of his cosmos from 1954 to 1981. His imagination led him to create numerous series depicting the evolution and expansion of his own universe, culminating in his vibrant Dot Paintings. During the last half of his career, Kirkland’s paintings made a break from the earthly environment and explored outer space, first with his Nebulae paintings, beginning in 1954 pre-Sputnik, using his unique mixtures of oil paint and water. Vance Kirkland was among the most important Colorado and regional painters of the 20th century. WHERE: Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art Come see why this festival is one of the top-ranked art shows in the country! Vance Kirkland’s Cosmos There will also be a Kids Art Zone where kids can create their own paintings to take home with them. The Denver Arts Festival is a free festival featuring fine art and fine crafts from primarily Colorado artists, while also showcasing a select group of national artists. Make a day of it with plenty of art to see, wine tasting from La Crema Winery, food trucks, adult beverages, and free live music both days. Breakthroughs will present artworks made within the last two years, the majority of which will be on view for the first time in Denver. It reflects the current creative practice of artists living in Colorado, as well as artists who have recently lived in the Denver area. This juried group exhibition is a collaboration with RedLine Contemporary Art Center to celebrate their fifteenth anniversary of artist residencies and fostering education and engagement between artists and communities to create positive social change. WHERE: MCA DENVER - Museum of Contemporary Art Denver Art & Museum Exhibitions Breakthroughs: A Celebration of RedLine at 15
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