This past weekend I visited the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver. The first Saturday of every month, Colorado residents can get into the museum for one cent, and since they currently have a photography exhibit that is part of Denver's Month of Photography, I decided that the price was right to pay a visit. The photography exhibit features a series of portraits, along with interviews of the subjects, taken by photographer Narkita Gold. She moved to Denver from Nashville, and wanted to capture Black life here in Denver, along with understanding her own place in it. The portraits are very good, and each person's story is pretty fascinating. Virtually all of these stories are very positive about their lives and experiences here in Denver, making for a very upbeat experience.
I very seldom visit the MCA, even on one cent days. Except for the photography, most of the exhibits are pretty far out there (or cutting edge, if you prefer). You usually walk around the galleries and just ask yourself: what? why? However, I do like the building. It was designed by UK architect David Adjaye, and features a lot of windows looking out over the neighborhood, and a truly wonderful rooftop deck, which can be seen in the photograph on the right. The reflective glass on the right surrounds a very pleasant cafe, with outdoor tables on two sides. It is definitely worth a visit to the MCA Denver just to see that building. And ponder the state of contemporary art.
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