10 highlights of Denver’s Month of Photography
Through March 25, “The Big Picture,” Illiterate Gallery, 82 S. Broadway. On view are large-scale photographic prints, including some chosen from Internet submissions by artists around the world. 303-993-4474 or
Through March 26, Halim Alkarim, Robischon Gallery, 1740 Wazee St. The Iraqi-born artist has gained international recognition for his bold, psychologically charged portraits, combining painting and photography. 303-298-7788 or
Through March 27, “Traditionally Unconventional,” Edge Gallery, 3658 Navajo St. Jessica Ellis and John Davenport have curated an exhibition of works by Denver’s most widely and not so widely known photographers. 720-939-4107 or
Through April 9, “The West Is Here,” Plus Gallery, 2501 Larimer St. Patti Hallock explores feelings of isolation and loneliness in her latest series of Western scenes shot in Colorado and neighboring states. 303-296-0927 or
Through April 15, “Double Diptych,” Vertigo Art Space, 960 Santa Fe Drive. The Colorado Photographic Arts Center invited eight artists, who incorporate photography in their work, to create two diptychs apiece. 303-573-8378 or vertigoart
Through April 31, “Exuberant Absurdity/Intimate Immensity: The Photomontages of David Tippit,” Byers-Evans House Gallery, 1310 Bannock St. Tippit creates montages using using vintage images of Life magazine, preferring those published in the 1930s-50s. 303-620-4933 or be
Through May 30, “Her Gaze/Su Mirada,” Museo de las Americas, 861 Santa Fe Drive. Five widely recognized Latina photographers of varying generations — Yesika Felix, Flor Garduño, Graciela Iturbide, Delila Montoya and Kathy Vargas — exhibit. 303-571-4401 or
Friday-April 16, “Discoveries of the Houston FotoFest Meeting Place,” RedLine, 2350 Arapahoe St. Portfolio reviewers at the 2008 FotoFest Biennial in Houston chose 10 artists to be highlighted in this touring exhibition. 303-296-4448 or redlineart
Friday-April 16, “Modern Uses of Alternative Processes.” RedLine. As this sampling shows, some photographers worldwide have bucked the digital age and revived nearly obsolete techniques, such as ambrotypes and platinum prints. 303-296-4448 or
March 25-April 21, “Down the Rabbit Hole,” Hinterland, 3254 Walnut St. A three-member jury selected 28 works by a range of artists making cutting-edge photography and photography-based art. 720-309-1764 or
