Visitors looking up at hanging kinetic art light installations
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DRIFT, Meadow, 2017. Site-specific kinetic sculpture; variable dimensions. © 2023 DRIFT. Represented by PACE Gallery. Photograph by Oriol Tarridas, courtesy of Superblue Miami

Biophilia

Nature Reimagined
Now On View

DRIFT, Meadow, 2017. Site-specific kinetic sculpture; variable dimensions. © 2023 DRIFT. Represented by PACE Gallery. Photograph by Oriol Tarridas, courtesy of Superblue Miami

Biophilia: Nature Reimagined brings together more than 80 imaginative works, including architectural models and photographs, objects, fashion, digital installations, and immersive art experiences that collectively highlight the transformative power of nature.

"Biophilia" is a term popularized by American biologist and author Edward O. Wilson to describe his theory that, as humans have evolved as a species, they have been intricately intertwined with the natural world. Wilson’s hypothesis invites deep reflection and poses relevant questions for audiences to consider life in our hyper-accelerated digital and urban-centric world. Organized by Darrin Alfred, Curator of Architecture and Design, Biophilia provides a space for leading architects, artists, and designers to re-examine and reanimate our intrinsic bond with the natural world.

The exhibition features works by an international roster of designers and artists including Iris van Herpen, Studio Gang, teamLab, Joris Laarman and DRIFT, among others.

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Chair designed to look like a tree on a rock

Nacho Carbonell, One-seater Concrete Tree (detail), 2022. Metal mesh, cork, steel, concrete, and light fittings; 139 3/4 × 74 3/4 × 112 1/4 in. Cincinnati Art Museum: Museum Purchase: Contemporary Art Deaccession Fund, Lawrence Archer Wachs Trust, On to the Second Century Art Purchase Fund, Weston Endowment for Contemporary Art, Jimmie Otten Gillespie Memorial Fund, 2024.1. Photo by Ronald Smith. © Nacho Carbonell. Image courtesy of Carpenters Workshop Gallery.

Shadows of light created by chandelier shaped like a plant

Nervous System, Floraform Chandelier, 2017. 3-D-printed nylon; 43 1/4 in. diam. Manufactured by Shapeways, New York City. Denver Art Museum: Funds from the Architecture and Design Collectors’ Council, 2022.57A-U. © Nervous System, inc. Image courtesy of Nervous System.

Man looking out a circular cloud-shaped window

Mathieu Lehanneur, Tomorrow is Another Day (Demain est un autre jour), 2011. Digital weather station with steel, resin, and light fittings; 10 × 37 1/8 in. diam. Courtesy of the designer. © Mathieu Lehanneur. Image © Felipe Ribon, courtesy of Mathieu Lehanneur.

Aerial view of a snake-like structure in a bustling Spain city

J. MAYER H., Metropol Parasol, Seville, Spain, 2004–11. Aerial view, 2011. Architecture: J.MAYER.H. / Photograph by Fernando Alda Fotógrafo

Pink chair made out of molded foam

Andrés Reisinger, Hortensia Armchair, 2019. Molded foam, metal frame, and laser-cut polyester upholstery; 34 5/8 × 43 3/8 × 44 in. Textile design by Júlia Esqué. Courtesy of Reisinger Studio.

Ink drawing print of intertwining branches and leaves

Jason DeMarte, Arcadia, 2021. Pigmented ink print; dimensions variable. Courtesy of RULE Gallery, Denver. © Jason DeMarte

Sculpture carved out of tar and fiber made to resemble a desert plant

Aranda\Lasch and Terrol Dew Johnson, Desert Paper 09, 2022. Creosote and jute; 13 3/8 ×10 1/4 × 6 3/4 in. Denver Art Museum: Funds from Design Council of the Denver Art Museum, 2022.162. © Terrol Dew Johnson + Aranda\Lasch. Courtesy of Volume Gallery.

Chandelier sculpture made to resemble a large leafy plant

PELLE, Nana Lure Chandelier, 202 Hand-sculpted and hand painted cast cotton paper, patinated steel, and LED; 96 × 82 × 82 in. © Jean & Oliver Pelle. Image courtesy of PELLE.

Man intertwined in green hanging branches

Ronan Bouroullec and Erwan Bouroullec, Algues, 2004. Injection-molded plastic; dimensions variable, each component 12 1/2 × 10 in. Manufactured by Vitra, Birsfelden, Switzerland. Exhibition funds from the Denver Art Museum. Photography © Ronan Bouroullec and Erwan Bouroullec.

Copper textured chair

Joris Laarman, Microstructures Adaptation Chair (Long Cell) Prototype, 2014. 3D printed polyamide and copper; 28 3/8 × 27 1/2 × 30 1/4 in. Denver Art Museum: Funds from Design Council of the Denver Art Museum, 2015.263. © Joris Laarman

Circular plate with a design of black and white swirls

Brad Miller, Plate, 2019–23. Stoneware; 3 × 13 in. diam. Courtesy of the artist. © Brad Miller. Photo by Alex Delapena

Blue textured wallpaper

David Wiseman, Midnight in the Meadow Wallpaper, 2023. Courtesy of Wiseman Studio. © David Wiseman

Woman modeling a flowing gown resembling the ocean floor

Iris van Herpen, Diatom Gown, Sensory Seas Collection, Spring/Summer 2020. Oil paintings by Shelee Carruthers digitally printed on organza. Courtesy of Iris van Herpen. © Iris van Herpen. Photograph by Gio Staiano; styling by Patti Wilson; makeup by Sil Bruinsma; hair by Martin Cullen; footwear by Trippen; manicure by Jessica Scholten; modeled by Sofochka Sofia. Image courtesy of Iris van Herpen.

Two visitors looking up at a group of hanging light installations

DRIFT, Meadow, 2017. Site-specific kinetic sculpture; variable dimensions. © 2023 DRIFT. Represented by PACE Gallery. Photograph by Oriol Tarridas, courtesy of Superblue Miami

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Biophilia: Nature Reimagined is organized by the Denver Art Museum. It is presented with generous funds from Luncheon by Design and the Adolph Coors Exhibition Endowment Fund, the donors to the Annual Fund Leadership Campaign, and the residents who support the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD). Promotional support is provided by 5280 Magazine and CBS Colorado.