The Light Show

The Light Show at the Denver Art Museum explores physical and symbolic representations of light in art through a thought-provoking narrative. The exhibition features about 250 objects drawn from the DAM’s nine curatorial departments. The Light Show focuses on the quest by humanity and artists to understand physical light in the natural world as well as metaphorical, spiritual, and divine representations of light.

The exhibition helps visitors reflect on a variety of light-related themes through a broad range of materials and artworks, including ancient sculptures, paintings, photography, textiles, and contemporary installations.

Credit: Exhibition overview from museum website

Image:  Shunsho Hattori, Display Box (Kazaribako) “Morning Glow,” 1999. Lacquer, gold and abalone shell inlay on wood; 5-3/4 x 5-3/4 x 3-3/4 in. Denver Art Museum: Asian Art Association Acquisition Fund