A New Fine Line: Contemporary Ink Painting from China, Artist Reception

Center for Visual Art 965 Santa Fe, Denver

From the CVA: Considered China's most conservative brush technique, the gongbi method of painting combines fine lines with multiple layers of both ink-shadings and colors. The exhibition features the works of 9 contemporary Chinese artists from the Beijing Art Institute of Chinese Fine Arts Painting, who utilize the gongbi technique to create works that embody.... Read More

Free Public Art Tour: Civic Center and Denver Art Museum Campus

McNichols Building in Civic Center Park 144 W Colfax Ave, Denver

This tour covers a broad array of historical and contemporary public artworks in Denver. Beginning with the classic 20th century bronze sculptures of Alexander Proctor's On the War Trail and Broncho Buster, as well as the intriguing landscape and architecture of Civic Center Park; the tour will also explore the contemporary works outside of the.... Read More

What Is Relativity? Einstein’s Ideas and Why They Matter

Denver Museum of Nature and Science 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver

As best-selling author and astrophysicist Jeffrey Bennett points out on the very first page of What Is Relativity?, the truth is that black holes don’t suck. Bennett begins his accessible and entertaining introduction to Einstein’s theories by taking you on an imaginary journey to a black hole and describing the amazing phenomena that you would.... Read More