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Go for the Gold: More Than a Dozen Free Things to Do in Denver This Weekend

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Michael Paglia

Michael Paglia is an art historian and writer whose columns have appeared in Westword since 1995; his essays on the visual arts have also been published in national periodicals including Art News, Architecture, Art Ltd., Modernism, Art & Auction and Sculpture Magazine. He taught art history at the University of Colorado Denver.

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Conceptual Art and Abstraction Rule Solos at Space and David B. Smith

Conceptual Art and Abstraction Rule Solos at Space and David B. Smith

By Michael PagliaDecember 18, 2019

At Miami’s Art Basel a few weeks ago, Maurizio Cattelan’s “Comedian,” a $120,000 banana duct-taped to the wall, took the internet by storm. Cattelan had the credibility to pull off such a ridiculous stunt: He’s been the bad boy of the 21st century art world, and an earlier work, a…

Michael Warren and Walker Galleries Take Different Paths to Solid Shows

Michael Warren and Walker Galleries Take Different Paths to Solid Shows

By Michael PagliaDecember 11, 2019

Pity the poor gallery curator who has to produce an exhibit every four to six weeks.

Robischon Unwraps Four Shows, Including a Richard Serra Solo

Robischon Unwraps Four Shows, Including a Richard Serra Solo

By Michael PagliaDecember 4, 2019

The gallery is a must-see this holiday season.

Give Thanks for Noteworthy Art Shows at Three Denver Galleries

Give Thanks for Noteworthy Art Shows at Three Denver Galleries

By Michael PagliaNovember 27, 2019

Get out and see some art this weekend.

Women on the Edge Tie Together a Trio of MCA Denver Shows

Women on the Edge Tie Together a Trio of MCA Denver Shows

By Michael PagliaNovember 20, 2019

A thin but strong thread connects them.

<i>Para Mi Pueblo</i> Showcases Five Decades of Local Color

Para Mi Pueblo Showcases Five Decades of Local Color

By Michael PagliaNovember 13, 2019

The show highlights Chicano/a muralists in Colorado.

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Santa Fe Sampler: Shows That Deconstruct the West, Rethink Books

Santa Fe Sampler: Shows That Deconstruct the West, Rethink Books

By Michael PagliaNovember 6, 2019

A trio of galleries host impressive shows.

RedLine’s <i>CounterArt</i> Demonstrates the Power of Political Art

RedLine’s CounterArt Demonstrates the Power of Political Art

By Michael PagliaOctober 30, 2019

The show is tied to the Candlelight Revolution in South Korean.

Smart Monet Management at the Denver Art Museum

Smart Monet Management at the Denver Art Museum

By Michael PagliaOctober 22, 2019

The blockbuster show is already drawing crowds.

Five Artists Upend Reality at Robischon Gallery

Five Artists Upend Reality at Robischon Gallery

By Michael PagliaOctober 16, 2019

The individual shows come together effortlessly.

Ten of the Best New Buildings in Downtown Denver

Ten of the Best New Buildings in Downtown Denver

By Michael PagliaOctober 9, 2019

Most of this city’s new buildings are junk. But there are some diamonds in the rough.

Colorado and New Mexico Artists Interpret Nature at Havu, Michael Warren

Colorado and New Mexico Artists Interpret Nature at Havu, Michael Warren

By Michael PagliaOctober 2, 2019

Heidi Jung, Andrew Roberts-Gray, Sam Scott and Hank Saxe have solos.

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K Contemporary and Leon Shows Recast the Narrative of Art History

K Contemporary and Leon Shows Recast the Narrative of Art History

By Michael PagliaSeptember 25, 2019

Melissa Furness and Kaitlyn Tucek offer impressive solos.

Artists Display Layered Visuals, Layered Meanings in Three Shows

Artists Display Layered Visuals, Layered Meanings in Three Shows

By Michael PagliaSeptember 18, 2019

The fall art season is under way.

Remembering Art Collector, Gallerist and Museum Donor Ginny Williams

Remembering Art Collector, Gallerist and Museum Donor Ginny Williams

By Michael PagliaSeptember 13, 2019

Ginny Williams, a significant player in Denver’s art world, died on September 3 at her Hilltop home at the age of 92.

Three Galleries at 900 Santa Fe Keep This Art District’s Label Alive

Three Galleries at 900 Santa Fe Keep This Art District’s Label Alive

By Michael PagliaSeptember 11, 2019

The address holds shows at Spark, D’Art and Payge Gallery.

As Summer Wanes, Artists Go Organic at Three Galleries

As Summer Wanes, Artists Go Organic at Three Galleries

By Michael PagliaAugust 28, 2019

These works look to natural forms for inspiration.

Denver Art Museum Renovation on Budget, on Track for June 2020

Denver Art Museum Renovation on Budget, on Track for June 2020

By Michael PagliaAugust 21, 2019

The project will roll out in phases until the fiftieth anniversary.

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<i>Human|Nature</i> Takes Sculpture Back to the Gardens

Human|Nature Takes Sculpture Back to the Gardens

By Michael PagliaAugust 14, 2019

The Denver Botanic Gardens takes the figure back to nature.

Colorado Artists Deconstruct Design in <i>Blurring the Line</i> at Arvada Center

Colorado Artists Deconstruct Design in Blurring the Line at Arvada Center

By Michael PagliaAugust 7, 2019

Two shows this summer look at domestic design.

Art Inspired by Nature at Walker, Michael Warren and Urban Mud

Art Inspired by Nature at Walker, Michael Warren and Urban Mud

By Michael PagliaJuly 31, 2019

A group show and three solos all take you outside.

Spark’s Fortieth-Anniversary Show, Two Solos Offer Trip Through Art History

Spark’s Fortieth-Anniversary Show, Two Solos Offer Trip Through Art History

By Michael PagliaJuly 24, 2019

The exhibits take you from 1970s Boulder to 21st century Buenos Aires.

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