Public Art Walk

By: Amy Reglin, Staff Photographer

Public art is a treasure because it is free, and open to the interpretation of the wide range of audiences that see it.  In parks, plazas, and near buildings, public art sculptures have made themselves a permanent part of the Denver landscape. Public art usually comes in the form of a sculpture because it is the easiest for the public to see, and uses the public space most effectively. I took a walk downtown and found seven pieces of public art. Some of these may look familiar, and some may be new to you. Next time you are downtown, keep your eyes open to experience and encounter the free art gallery inside the city.

Photos 1,2: Indeterminate Line. Bernar Venet. Speer Blvd in front of Convention center

Photo 3: Dancers. Jonathan Borofsky. Speer Blvd in front of Convention center

Photos 4,5,6: I See What You Mean. Lawrence Argent. 14th street between Welton and Stout

Photo 7: Stone Garden. Jonathan Bonner. 14th street between Welton and Stout

Photos 8,9,10: Mujer and Hombre.  Fernando Botero. 14th & Curtis

Photo 11: Infinite Energy. Victor M. Contreras. 14th & Curtis

Photos 12, 13: National Velvet. John McEnroe. East side of pedestrian bridge over I-25