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Two years ago, I walked into the kitchen of @amacademyrome and noticed some peculiar salt and pepper shakers on the table. They were encased in snow globes, with holes drilled into the plastic domes so that the shakers could still fulfill their intended function. They were weird. I wondered how long it had taken me to notice them. Were they there all along, or did they just appear? I was instantly amused by their inefficiency and confused as to why any factory would have produced such an impractical, ironic souvenir. But I quickly learned that these weren’t made for tourists. They were one of a kind and assembled by @devondikeou.

Her interventions turned up in unexpected places, from roast beef sandwiches to snacks encased in Christmas ornaments, deemed reindeer poop. A manila folder was once left on top of a bookshelf. A chafing dish appeared in the laundry room. They were easy to miss, and sometimes they were accidentally thrown out. You were rewarded if you paid attention and looked closely. The title of her project, The Inconspicouses, became more meaningful each day. And even as Devon often felt inconspicuous in the larger workings of the institution, for those of us living within its walls, she was central, a binding agent, just as she understood the butter in her recipes to be.

Whether she was taking Valentino by storm, spending an entire afternoon looking for the word “sex” hidden on Ritz crackers, talking to ghosts, or giving us an impromptu art history lesson, she made my work slower and my life richer for the short time that she was in it.

Rather than attempt to capture her impact, this is more of an introduction for those who didn’t know her. An artist, patron, collector, and publisher, she had long hoped to win the Rome Prize, and it hurts to wonder what might have come next.

In anticipation of her arrival in Rome, she had imagined a conversation with her childhood blanket, called Niney, about the eternal city. Niney—made of synthetic fiber and once analyzed and carbon-dated by a lab in New Zealand—remarked that she would live forever. And while Devon’s legacy will be preserved in the Archives of American Art, Niney will outlast us all.

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Gone too soon... Devon Dikeou. Devon was a brilliant artist and a kind spirit. Devon gave me my first job @zingmagazine and was a foundational influence as my entree into the art world. I thought about the work I saw in Devon’s loft aka the zing headquarters often over the years. Her unique perspective was refreshing and salient. She never received the recognition she deserved, but she continued to pursue her work. I feel grateful we connected recently and I was able to see the @dikeoucollection in Denver. I revisited many works I had remembered all these years and saw others I had read about. They held up through the test of time as will her memory for those who knew her. 🕊️

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I’m devastated to learn that our Dearest Devon Dikeou has left this earth. If you were lucky enough to be in her orbit you knew how original, brilliant, talented and so much fun she was! Erudite and a pop culture aficionado, subversively high and low brow and one of the smartest artists I ever met. She was my art viewing buddy, we loved & hated different work but always agreed on quality. She was a gem! A true polymath - she was not just an extraordinary artist but also the editor/publisher of Zing Magazine that gave SO many artists, writers, curators and editors a platform, many at the beginning of their careers. She was also a curator, writer and collector. Along with her brother Pany, they started the Dikeou Collection in Denver. So generous & thoughtful to the core. Thank goodness the breadth of her creative output, her whole artistic practice: all 3 archives of her Art Works, Zing Magazine & the Dikeou Collection entered into the @archivesamerart a couple years ago. Future scholars will be researching for this truly unique artist for years to come. Here are some photos of some fun we had in Rome during her @amacademyrome #romePrize year and Colorado when we went to see her Mid-Career Smear exhibition. Sending so much love to her husband Fernando @nandotroya and the whole family. Rest in Peace and Power my dear friend. Rock on Lady, Rock on. #devondikeou @zingmagazine #dikeoucollection

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Devon was the classiest punk I ever met. With a sharp wit in language and art making she had a wholly unique life as an artist, collector, publisher and partier. Not always in Denver but forever present with consistent programming at her collection, it was the only place in town where I could bring college students to see high concept sculpture at any time. She even let me organize a student exhibition in 2012 at the main space which I think was the only outside curated exhibition that wasn’t work from the Dikeou Collection or her own and was so supportive of other projects I was involved in. Devon was also happy to put herself into the mix for a group show at Friend of a Friend which felt incredibly validating for our space.
Take it easy, if it’s easy take it twice 💔 @devondikeou

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dikeou collection – denver, co – 24 mississippi

#fridayflush #denver #colorado #bathroom #occupied

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Some pre-weekend inspo for your feed ☀️

#realestate #lifeindenver #denverlifestyle #whattodoindenver #coloradorealestate

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Very honored to be part of the @dikeoucollection in Denver.
Huge thanks to @devondikeou , @littlehalien and @zingmagazine for the feature. Link for full interview in bio.

1. ‘Dana Schutz in Her Studio’, ink and gouache on paper, 6x9in

2. ‘Jenny Saville in Her Studio’, ink and gouache on paper, 6x9in

3. ‘Kim Gordon in Her Studio’, ink and gouache on paper, 6x9in

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Silent Pages Society: After Hours at The Dikeou Collection What happens when a city of readers gathers inside an art maze hidden on the fifth floor of an 1898 downtown building?
On December 5, we’re taking Silent Pages Society into the Dikeou Collection — a surreal network of installations, strange corners, and rooms that feel like they’re studying you back.

Bring a book. Bring a blanket, floor pillow, or a lightweight chair. Bring a little picnic if you want — yes, you can picnic in an art gallery.

Find your corner. Settle in.
Live soundscapes by Tommy Dill. Food + drink onsite. Space is limited.
🔗 Registration required — link in bio.

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that’s behind me

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Sometimes things not happening are the things happening for a reason.

#ricoh #gr #ricohgr #ricohgrd #grdigital #ricohgrdigital #ricohgrd4 #ricohgrdigitalIV #throwback #raw #28mm #fixedlens #nofilter #teamricoh #travel #quality #realphotography #tourist #noedit #grsnaps #snapshot #grsnaps #ricoh_gr #grist #shootgr #shotwithlove #pink #bunnies #installationart

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From getting a personal tour of Susan Wick’s home and studio to learning about Access Gallery’s vibrant creative community…to dancing to the tunes of Latin American musical artists at the Underground Music Showcase, Levitt Pavilion, and Denver Botanic Gardens…Culture Club has been hopping and grooving to every corner of the Denver metro area this past month.

Along the way, our Culture Club membership has supported a variety of small, local businesses, because we believe in strengthening our community by uplifting the owners, employees, and creatives who make our city come alive. By spotlighting their talents, flavors, and spaces, we’re not only supporting the local economy, but also celebrating the people who fuel Denver’s vibrant, globally connected energy.

Your next favorite artist, flavor, or creative haven is out there waiting to be discovered. This is your invitation to discover it and make a meaningful impact along the way!
✨ Join Culture Club at the link in bio

#cultureclubdenver #biennialcultureclub #denverarts #denverevents #supportlocaldenver #denvercommunity #artindenver #biennialoftheamericas

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Opening this Thursday

Moving Still: Video Art Highlights from Dikeou Collection

Featuring video artworks and installations by Serge Onnen, Dan Asher, Momoyo Torimitsu, and Devon Dikeou; accompanying artist compilations from zingmagazine and Zapp Magazine

As part of the city-wide Denver Month of Video, join us for a public reception on July 10, 6-8pm at Dikeou Collection. And be sure to check out other MOC events through the rest of the week at RedLine and Rainbow Dome!

Denver Month of Video (MOV) is a month-long exhibition, event, and curatorial platform held citywide during the month of July. MOV seeks to feature the work of current video-based art practitioners to support the video art community while offering multiple access points for the video curious in the city of Denver. MOV is committed to supporting artists by paying them.

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