Thematic Collection
Visual patterns appear in every aspect of our lives—from the architecture around us to the natural world. Sometimes artists and designers are inspired by existing patterns or create their own to add visual interest to their work. We encourage you to keep an eye out for patterns around you and explore creating your own unique patterns through these activities.
Video
Artist Heidi Kirkpatrick discusses her creative process and the inspirations behind her Art Lives Here Creativity Kit.
Thematic Collection
Made in China, a sculpture by artist Sui Jianguo, is a crowd favorite among Denver Art Museum visitors. The giant red dinosaur is loved by so many because of its size, color, and texture. Explore the captivating sculpture more closely with these learning resources and activities that encourage looking, creating, and thinking together about size, where products come from, and how we value toys or belongings.
Creative Practice
Use these guiding questions to start a discussion about Sui Jianguo's monumental sculpture, Made in China.
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Each of us can play a pivotal role in our community, whether that is our neighborhood, family, friend group, or school. Today, as always, it is important to consider and learn about our local culture, through our communities’ people, places, and history. How are we building local understanding into our lives and learning?