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Floyd D. Tunson: Ascent

June 09 - August 28, 2022

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This expansive survey exhibition features work from the past five decades by Colorado artist Floyd D. Tunson. Two major arts centers in the Denver metro area — The Arvada Center for the Arts & Humanities and RedLine Contemporary Art Center — present Tunson’s works simultaneously, creating one exhibition across two locations.

Floyd Tunson is one of Colorado’s most important contemporary artists. Over the past 50 years, he has prodigiously, fearlessly, and innovatively created art from his keen cultural perspective, taking on identity, race, and history. An incredibly influential educator for 30 years in the public school system, Tunson’s impact extends beyond the art world into local communities and future generations.

Collaboratively curated by Wylene Carol, Daisy McGowan, and Collin Parson.

Hear from the artist about select pieces in this exhibition in our audio tour! 

Audio Tour

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Ticket information isn't available right now. The scheduled dates are June 09 - August 28, 2022, provisional until ticketing is back.

Special Events

Ascent and the Black Power Tarot Artist and Curator Talk and Exhibition Tour

Tuesday, July 12 from 6 - 8 pm

RedLine Contemporary Art Center

Join us at RedLine for an artist and curator talk and exhibition tour. Featuring curators and artists of the two exhibitions currently on display: Floyd D. Tunson’s Ascent and the Black Power Tarot.

Collaborative curators Wylene Carol, Daisy McGowan, and Collin Parson will lead a tour and discuss 10 major series of artworks by Floyd D. Tunson in his survey exhibition Ascent at RedLine Contemporary Art Center.

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About RedLine Contemporary Art Center

RedLine is a nonprofit arts organization in Denver, Colorado that fosters education and engagement between artists and communities to create positive social change. 

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Press

"They can each independently impart to the viewer a comprehensive understanding of the landscape of Tunson’s career." - DARIA Art Magazine

"His career retrospective Ascent vibrates with history, influences, and desires, plus a little side-eye and humor." - Hyperallergic

"A 45-year partnership on display across two Colorado art galleries." - Rocky Mountain PBS

"Three Summer Shows Amplify Floyd D. Tunson’s Powerful Body of Work." - Southwest Contemporary Magazine

"Gun violence at the heart of collaborative exhibit with Floyd D. Tunson." - Rocky Mountain PBS