The Denver Art Museum has announced an impressive addition of over 750 artworks to its collection across all 11 curatorial departments within the past year, focusing on enhancing the diversity of its offerings.
Among the newly acquired pieces are Tishan Hsu's mammal-screen-green-1 (2024) and Jackie Amézquita's el SUDOR de mi GENTE (2023). The museum is also showcasing works from artists who will have solo exhibitions in 2025, including Dawoud Bey and Kent Monkman.
Significant historical pieces acquired include Berthe Morisot's La Leçon au jardin (The Lesson in the Garden, 1886), which was previously on display, and Camille Claudel's rare sculpture Rêve au coin du feu (Fireside Dream), crafted between 1899 and 1905.
The photography collection has seen substantial growth with the addition of 133 new works, including seven large Polaroid photographs by modernist György Kepes. The architecture and design department has also welcomed 35 new items, featuring contemporary furniture pieces by Monica Curiel and Kim Mupangilaï, which creatively incorporate cultural symbols.
Other noteworthy acquisitions include a 1969 painting by Venezuelan-born Op artist Jesús Rafael Soto, a bamboo tray from Japanese master Iizuka Shōkansai, and a 1925 landscape painting by Maynard Dixon.
Here's a closer look at seven remarkable new works now part of the Denver Art Museum's collection:
- Mori Tetsuzan, Tigers in Landscape and Birds, late 1700s-mid-1800s
- Camille Claudel, Rêve au coin du feu (Fireside Dream), conceived 1899-1905
- Tokio Ueyama, Untitled (Amache portrait), January 17, 1944
- Jesus Rafael Soto, Plata, Negro, y Verde, 1969
- Jackie Amézquita, el SUDOR de mi GENTE, 2023
- Tishan Hsu, mammal-screen-green-1, 2024
- Dyani White Hawk, Visiting, 2024
This ongoing commitment to diversifying the collection not only enriches the museum's offerings but also reflects a broader cultural narrative that embraces various artistic expressions. As the Denver Art Museum continues to evolve, it stands poised to inspire future generations with its dedication to inclusivity and innovation in the arts.