Hang out with Modern In Denver in the Reading Lounge of Denver Style Magazine‘s Summer Service Sampler event. Enjoy mini-services (think bang trims, hand treatments and updos) from local salons, spas, and makeup artists; get wellness tips from professionals and fitness gurus; and get styled for a night out & shop from local boutiques and designers. The event is free and takes place at...Read More
By activating two city blocks of hopscotch in seven neighborhoods, we have the opportunity to both physically and symbolically connect a city to its neighborhoods and underscore the importance of connection and access to transit and resources for all communities. It’s a community art installation happening now through July 23 and is organized by RedLine. This public installation...Read More
What a night! The Modern In Denver Summer Party drew more than 500 creatives to CAPCO Tile & Stone on July 9, where we celebrated the release of the summer issue and the Pop title collection from ImolaCeramica, inspired by Roy Lichtenstein. Attendees enjoyed networking, drinks, bites, MINI test drives, and plenty of giveaways, including...Read More
The Modern In Denver Summer Party is here! Get all the details before you go: WHAT | The Modern In Denver Summer Party! Help us celebrate the new issue with great food, drinks, networking, and giveaways! WHERE | CAPCO Tile & Stone, 5800 E. Jewell Avenue, Denver WHEN | Tonight, July 9, 6-9 p.m. WHO | Come mingle with 500 of your...Read More
FLANKING A GRITTY, HUMMING STRETCH OF COLFAX AVENUE, A STUDIOTROPE-DESIGNED BUILDING WEAVES CULTURAL INFLUENCES INTO A COMMUNITY OASIS. BUT WHILE IT SQUARELY OCCUPIES THE DIGITAL AGE, WEST DENVER’S NEW GONZALES BRANCH LIBRARY FINDS ITS SECRET WEAPON IN THE DECIDEDLY OLD SCHOOL WORLD OF HUMAN INTERACTION. WORDS: SARAH GOLDBLATT, AIA • IMAGES: DAVID LAUER IT’S SATURDAY...Read More
The Biennial of the Americas connects business, art, culture and civic leaders from throughout the Americas by building lasting relationships, addressing shared issues and inspiring action. And from July 14-19, they will host an international festival of ideas, art, and culture in Denver. The event features art exhibitions and performances by international artists, panel discussions showcasing...Read More
JOIN US FOR COCKTAILS + CONVERSATIONS Mile Hi Modern and Modern In Denver magazine are hosting a happy hour for readers! October 21, 2015 | 6-8 p.m. For complimentary cocktails and bites, stop by the LIV Sotheby’s International Realty office in Cherry Creek at 255 Clayton Street—new home to Mile Hi Modern! As though cocktails and networking weren’t enough,...Read More
LOS ANGELES ARTIST JOHN KNUTH PAINTS WITH FLYSPECK. THAT IS NOT A TYPO; HE USES THE DIGESTIVE PROCESS OF INSECTS TO CREATE HIGH-END, TRANSCENDENT MODERN ART THAT SELLS ALL OVER THE WORLD. THIS SUMMER, KNUTH AND HALF A MILLION OF HIS WINGED FRIENDS HAVE BROUGHT AN INTERACTIVE NEW SHOW TO DENVER. LET THE BUZZ BEGIN. WORDS:...Read More
How do you redefine the idea of a flea market? Blake Adams and the crew behind the Denver Flea will show you at this weekend’s Summer Flea, touting a new location, new vendors, new activities, and more. Check out some of the highlights below, and be sure to say hello at the Modern In Denver...Read More
She has sculpted for more than 40 years, has pieces in 86 public collections, and has been part of 327 group and solo exhibitions. Whew! Deborah Butterfield touts an impressive resume, but in Colorado she conquers when it comes to numbers. With 15 life-size sculptures weighing a ton apiece, “The Nature of Horses” at Denver...Read More
This summer, you can see Deborah Butterfield’s largest exhibit yet right here in Colorado at the Denver Botanic Gardens (DBG). On display are 15 life-size bronze horses, carefully placed among the living gallery. But there is more to the art than the sculptures themselves. There is the art of the installation—a job that requires a...Read More
For Vertical Arts Architecture, it’s all about expansion! The Steamboat Springs firm recently added a Denver locale and branched out with its store, Stēl House + Home. Read on as Vertical Arts Founder and Principal Brandt Vanderbosch gives us the lay of the land. MID: Tell us the impetus for your expansion to Denver. VA: Denver and Front Range projects and...Read More
Modern In Denver is excited to be the media sponsor of the Summer Flea on June 27-28. Join us to meet, mingle, and shop local furniture makers, artisans, artists, designers, and fellow creatives! Be sure to stop by our booth; Modern In Denver, Herman Miller and Workplace Resource will be giving away a fiberglass Eames Armchair! ...Read More
On Saturday, June 20, spend the day with dad at the Mancraftival—or swing by to pick up that last-minute Father’s Day gift. Hosted by Ink Lounge, the daylong fest features some noteworthy makers. Here are a few we love. ADAM RAIOLA FURNITURE We love Adam Raiola’s mid-mod inspired furniture. The collection consists of duotone cherry tables,...Read More
The Modern In Denver Summer Party happens Thursday, July 9, and if the food, fun, and company weren’t enough to get you there, we’ve got a few great giveaways! The summer issue of Modern In Denver features 30 pages of modern vacation rentals, patio furniture, and summer reads. So we’re giving away ONE OF EACH! Check...Read More
HAPPY SUMMER! Cool off with our biggest issue yet—174 pages of art, architecture, design, and Colorado creatives! In it, we’ve packed 30 pages of summer travel and living, whether that means lounging on your patio or renting a Frank Lloyd Wright for the weekend. That’s right, in addition to modern outdoor furniture and design-centric summer reads,...Read More
ANGELA FEDDERSEN SPENT YEARS CUTTING HER TEETH AT MAJOR DESIGN FIRMS IN THE MIDWEST. SINCE FOUNDING ELEVATE ARCHITECTURE IN 2010 HER REACH HAS EXPANDED TO INCLUDE DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCT DESIGN, BUT HER VISION FOR THE FUTURE STRETCHES ALL THE WAY BACK TO HER ROOTS. WORDS: Charlie Keaton IMAGES: JC Buck FOR MOST PEOPLE, FINDING THE RIGHT...Read More
On June 11, immerse yourself in the tastes and sounds of authentic Spanish foods and wines while enjoying casual networking with leading industry professionals at “The Taste of Spain” at Porcelanosa. Enjoy a live flamenco performance from El Javi during the event, presented by ASID Colorado. The event takes place from 5-8 p.m. at Porcelanosa...Read More
From glass mansions to wood-and-steel ski chalets to sprawling modern ranches, Aspen is home to some of the world’s finest architecture. But behind the glitz and glamour lies a storied history, which set this mountain town on a uniquely innovative and modern path. So we paid a visit to learn the story—through the design lens—and...Read More
