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In the Japanese tradition of senbazuru, it is said that if you fold 1,000 origami cranes, your wish will be granted. The idea found its way around the world with the story of Sadako Sasaki, a young girl who inspired others with her endeavor to fold enough cranes to cure her cancer, after the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. Since then, the paper crane has become an international symbol of healing, hope and peace. Last week, local artists came to the Museum of Boulder to help with a similar effort — the Memorial Crane Project.
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Earlier this week, 49-year-old Colorado photographer Soren McCarty died of colon cancer. Renowned for his concert photography, McCarty and his camera were a fixture for decades at area music venues, especially Red Rocks. During his last week, McCarty asked friend and fellow music photographer Lisa Siciliano to turn the lens on him, showcasing a raw and unflinching look at the reality of cancer.
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Denver-based artist Narkita Gold is sharing stories of the city's Black residents one interview and portrait at a time. Her works include themes of love, authenticity, unity and liberation.
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There’s a lot of scary things in the world today. But at a new museum, the horrors inside are all about the art of distraction, and letting folks get an up close and personal look at the things that go bump in the night.
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Much of Colorado now has snow on the ground, so if you’re looking for a creative, outdoor, socially distanced activity, why not build a snowman? Steve Mercia, a competitive snow sculptor and founder of the Berthoud Snowfest, joined Colorado Edition to share some creative tips on leveling up your snowman game.
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Over the Thanksgiving holiday, a piece of art appeared dangling from a traffic light near the Colorado state Capitol. The wire sculpture was a tribute to Elijah McClain, who died several days after an incident with police and medics in Aurora last year.
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The exhibit “The Art of the Brick” has traveled to more than 20 countries, 100 cities and six continents, but LEGO artist Nathan Sawaya says he’s always…
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In the midst of protests throughout Downtown Denver, graffiti artist Hiero Veiga added detail to the petals of a rose on the side of a storefront off busy…
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In times of distress, a quote from Mr. Rogers often comes up: "When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, 'Look…
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Life has changed quickly for many Coloradans over the last few months. Woody Myers, a professional photographer, decided that instead of simply watching…