The Museum of Outdoor Arts in Greenwood Village is marking Colorado’s 150th birthday with a new photography exhibition titled Viewfinders. The show features a wide range of works that capture the history and culture of the state. It opened this past Friday and remains available for public viewing until October 23.
President and executive director Cynthia Madden Leitner describes the collection as a reflection of the state's sesquicentennial milestone. The display includes historical images of Arapaho tribe members captured by Edward S. Curtis, provided by the Denver Public Library. These older photos offer a sharp contrast to contemporary images of live music performances at Fiddler’s Green Amphitheater.
The gallery space houses various styles of photography. Visitors can see large-scale staged images of bison by David Yarrow alongside depictions of the Colorado night sky by Lars Lieber. The exhibit also highlights local creators including Candayce Abney, Roger Good, and Edie Winograde. Each artist occupies a distinct section within the Madden Gallery.
Beyond the prints themselves, the museum includes a display of vintage cameras that provide context for the evolution of the medium. The installation uses different printing techniques on both canvas and paper to present the works. The exhibit serves as an open invitation to reflect on the visual identity of Colorado over the last century and a half.