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24February2011December 3, 2019

All about Andy

(Andy Close, 1983) Did you know? …some fun facts about Andy Warhol. In the mid-1960s, Andy is said to have spray-painted his wig silver. Andy had to wear a surgical corset for much of his life after he was shot in the stomach in 1968. In 1980, Andy had an audience with Pope John Paul II at the Vatican (even though he believed in “crystal powers”). Warhol had real estate here in Colorado. Andy’s given name was actually Andrew Warhola, and he was raised as a Byzantine Catholic. During his lifetime, Andy produced over 600 time capsules — cardboard boxes that...

Warhol Happening Happened and a Wild Success

24January2011December 3, 2019

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Warhol Happening Happened and a Wild Success

Thank you to everyone that helped make Thursday’s Warhol Happening a glamorous evening! We were excited to have over 400 people attend the big event and get the first viewing of our first exhibition of 2011 Warhol in Colorado. I know I especially enjoyed taking photos with my friends in the photo booth and eating my own custom Mac & Cheese creation! Photos of the evening are already uploaded on our Facebook page! The gallery is now open from 12:00pm-6:00pm everyday until March 13th. Come visit us before it’s too late. Love the exhibition and want to know more about Warhol’s...

04October2010December 3, 2019

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Alumni Show Opening a Success

Thanks to everyone for coming to the 2010 Alumni Show opening night! We appreciate everyone’s positive feedback and show of support. The Myhren Gallery had a great turnout. Guests really seemed to enjoy themselves browsing artwork, mingling with other gallery-goers, and enjoying the bar and hors d’oeuvres. We had a great response from artists and students alike, as well as from other members of the DU community. If you weren’t able to make it to the opening, please do stop by when you can. The exhibition is open daily from noon-4pm (with the exception of all University holidays) until November...

27September2010December 3, 2019

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Myhren Gallery in the News

(Photo credit: Louise Palazola) From DU Today, September 24, 2010 New Myhren Gallery exhibit spotlights work by alumni By: Greg Glasgow Whether or not art becomes their full-time vocation after graduation, current DU art students are likely to find plenty of motivation at the 2010 Juried Alumni Exhibition, opening Sept. 30 in the Victoria H. Myhren Gallery in the Shwayder Art Building. “Some of the artists [in the show] are professional artists, some are teachers and some do something completely different,” says Dan Jacobs, DU art curator and Myhren Gallery director. “That’s an important message, that to continue to make...

21September2010December 3, 2019

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Alumni Show Opens September 30

The Myhren Gallery opens the 2010-2011 school year with its triennial Juried Alumni Exhibition. The exhibition’s mission is to identify and bring together the many talented alumni of the University of Denver’s School of Art and Art History. As mentioned in previous posts, the exhibition will be featuring 19 alumni artists selected for inclusion by guest jurors. It promises to be an exciting and varied show! Also of note will be the works of 3 late alumni who will be presented in an adjoining gallery. Presented in memoriam will be artists Roy Klein, Peter Dulan, and Philip Perdew. Opening simultaneously...

20September2010December 3, 2019

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Hello!

Hi blog readers! My name is Anna Estes, and I’m the new incoming Graduate Gallery Assistant at the Myhren Gallery. I’ll be periodically updating the blog and letting you all know of exciting upcoming events here at the gallery, around campus and in the community. I’m looking forward to getting started here, and hearing from everyone. Hope to see you all at the Alumni Exhibition on the 30th!