Visual Arts - The Durango Herald

Judge: Andy Warhol didn’t violate Prince picture copyright

NEW YORK – Andy Warhol transcended a photographer’s copyright by transforming a picture of a vulnerable and uncomfortable Prince into an artwork that made the singer an “iconic, larger-than-...

DATE: Jul 2, 2019 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

Why are we still wild about Frida Kahlo?

Artist’s enduring celebrity status topic of presentation

DATE: Jun 20, 2019 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

‘Yarn Bombers’ use craft to make a statement

PHILADELPHIA – Jessie Hemmons did her first public “yarn bombing” in 2009, crocheting a 12-inch cozy around a bike rack in downtown Philadelphia. It was small but colorful, tangible. She kno...

DATE: Jun 18, 2019 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

David ‘Chethlahe’ Paladin: Painting the Dream

Kilgore American Indian Art featuring work by famed Navajo artist

DATE: Jun 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

New show at Studio & takes closer look at animals

Exhibit will benefit local horse rescue

DATE: Jun 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

Longtime Fort Lewis College professor, artist Mick Reber leaves lasting legacy

Mick Reber, professor emeritus of Fine Art at Fort Lewis College and professional artist, died May 10 in Bayview, Texas, at age 76. For those who did not have him as a professor ...

DATE: Jun 6, 2019 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

Artisans of Mancos to host reception for Alex Bond and Aileen McAlister

The Artisans of Mancos, artist’s cooperative gallery at Main and Grand in Mancos, will welcome two new artists from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday as Mancos celebrates its first 2019 Grand Summer Nigh...

DATE: May 17, 2019 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

Durango High School fashion students take to the runway

Show next week is the culmination of school’s design, illustration class

DATE: May 11, 2019 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

Studio &’s latest art opening features Tim Kapustka

A lemonade stand, lawn chairs and hot dogs on the grill don’t sound like the start of an art opening, but it’s what you’ll see outside “Tim Kapustka’s Garage Sale.” Mosey into Studio &, 1027...

DATE: May 10, 2019 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

Downtown venues open their doors for Spring Gallery Walk

When the Spring Gallery Walk beings at 5 p.m. Friday, art enthusiasts will notice some new changes: Additional venues have been added to the route and the Gallery Association has a new name ...

DATE: May 9, 2019 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

Georgia O’Keeffe Museum tackles color blindness of its visitors

SANTA FE – The vibrant colors and hues in Georgia O’Keeffe’s paintings soon will be on full display for color-blind visitors. The Santa Fe museum announced it is teaming up with C...

DATE: Apr 25, 2019 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts