From Dead Serious to Great Fun
Denver’s Month of Photography, a biennial celebration of fine art photography, features a special exhibition From Dead Serious to Great Fun at the McNichols Building downtown at 144 West Colfax in Denver’s Civic Center Park. The show is free and open to the public now through March 29. Photographs are also on exhibit in the Buell Theatre at Curtis and 14th Streets at the DCPA. From Dead Serious to Great Fun highlights the work of renowned American portrait photographer Philippe Halsman (1906-1979) and includes a special exhibit by the Colorado Chapter of the American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP) showcasing 71 works by local photographers entitled, It’s Personal: When Professional Photographers Work for Themselves. Halsman was the first president of the ASMP, an organization dedicated to serving the professional photographic community for more than 70 years. Halsman photographed some of the most famous figures in early 20th American history, including Salvador Dali, Marilyn Monroe and Albert Einstein. This timeless collection is on loan from the Mizel Museum and the Goldstone family. Viewing is from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday, or by appointment by contacting Peter.Dearth@denvergov.org.