Art In The Denver Airport

If you find yourself stuck at The Denver Airport, or have a very long layover, there is an interesting two hour walking tour in the main terminal. "Mustang," (see picture) by Luis Jimenezis is among 30 amazing sculptures. Sculpture, photographs and paintings are everywhere on the 6 levels and at many of the gates.

In several places the floor is also art. Inspired by Colorado topography, artifacts and Native American decorate the mosiac tile floor, so be sure and look down! "Mountain Mirage" by Doug Lollis is an art fountain. It reminds one of the Rocky Mountains and sounds like racing rivers and waterfalls. Huge sculpture such as "Beaded Circle Crossing" by Alice Adams loom overhead and are very high tech.

One of the most famous attractions is a mural located on level five, called "In Peace and Harmony With Nature" by Leo Tanguma. The tour guidebook reads: "The painting references socialrealist murals of Mexico, but addresses a modern theme: the destruction of the environment." but maybe the most controversial murals, also on level five, is called "Children Of The World Dream of Peace," and also by Leo Tanguma. As the guidebook puts it, "A few fanciful conspiracy theories have been generated by this piece of art, none of which were intended by the artist."

Or were they?

One more picture in the tour guidebook caught my eye. It was "Notre Denver" by Terry Allen. The sculpture is one of two gargoyles that are said to protect travelers from lost luggage.

Gee.... I sure wish I had seen that exhibit in person and maybe my luggage would have arrived with me when I returned to Greensboro. As it happened, It was delivered to my front door the next day. Predictable? Yes. Irritating? Yes. But, looking on the bright side, it finally did make it home safe and sound, just like I did.