In the second decade of the 20th century old-fashioned realism made way for abstraction, which became the Holy Grail of modern art. Cezanne and Cubism were two of the triggers that motivated painters and sculptors to stop copying what is and instead find the essence of what is. Commune...
Inspiring creativity on the deepest level [caption id="attachment_44808" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Pinkney, Wave Hill[/caption] When Robert Weatherford, board member and director of the center’s Telluride Painting School, Ah Haa School for the Arts, talks about painting, he doesn’t speak about technical skills. Instead the emphasis is on the important journey that...
This fascinating post, How Diego Rivera Met the Fierce Teenage Frida Kahlo and Fell in Love With Her Years Later, from Maria Popova, the founder and blogger at BrainPickings, explores the passionate and tumultuous relationship between Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo. “I did not know it...
No doubt the two featured artists at Arroyo, 220 East Colorado, Alberto Murillo and Chriss Crossen, owe a debt to artists such as Helen Frankenthaler, Ken Noland, Morris Louis, who were among the superstar Color Field painters of the 1960s. Their stains, veils, and disembodied...
Immersion guided by artist Brucie Holler & Word Woman Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer Artist Brucie Holler is an abstract painter whose work deepens our understanding of the wonders of nature not by literally representing the thing itself, but the emotions underlying the beauty and wonder she observes....
Telluride Arts’ Gallery 81435 features artist/choreographer Katy Parnello in “Anthropomorphism,” an exhibit and live performance Join Telluride Arts for a closing party and live performance as part of Katy Parnello’s exhibit, Anthropomorphism. The event takes place at Gallery 81435 (across the street from the Stronghouse Studios),...
Animals have inspired artists since the first cave paintings of deer and bison — and pet cats, dogs, birds, furry things in general continue to aid creativity with their beauty, humor, companionship, and overall cuteness. Want to, ahem, unleash your inner David Hockney, Ai WeiWei, Jackson Pollack, Frida Kahlo....
Uniquely combining music, art and nature, the Telluride Jazz Festival and the Ah Haa School for the Arts are joining forces to offer a workshop for youth 13-years old and up titled: Where Music and Nature Meet: A Special Workshop with Jazz Musician Bob Hemenger...
The Ah Haa School for the Arts 22nd annual art auction, "The Art of Film,” takes place Friday, July 18. Buy your ticket now. Want something to really drive you crazy? Try a TOPO Suzuki. [caption id="attachment_43083" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Ah Haa’s Topo art car, for sale at its...
Home & art tours – artists, chefs, architects, designers – in the Telluride Arts District, Tuesday, July 15, then Saturday and Sunday July 19 & 20. Ah Haa auction, “The Art of Film," is Friday, July 18. Buy tickets starting at noon Friday at base camp,...
