Nick Cave Performs at the Denver Art Museum (Video)

On June 28, the Denver Art Museum proudly presented a Nick Cave-choreographed performance in Ponti Hall. For this performance, Cave collaborated with local dance companies 3rd Law, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance, and Wonderbound as well as 15 locals he selected in an open call dance audition. Improv band Double Ply Translucent Caterpillar and DJ Man Mantis performed live at the event.

Also, on July 19, the Denver Art Museum presented Nick Cave’s HEARD as part of Denver’s Biennial of the Americas celebration. For this performance, Cave collaborated with 64 local dancers to bring a herd of whimsical horses to life. Live music accompanied the performance.

See videos from both performances below.

Nick Cave: Sojourn is a special ticketed exhibition on view June 9-September 22, 2013.

Nick Cave: Sojourn is organized by the Denver Art Museum. The exhibition is made possible through the significant support of Vicki and Kent Logan, U.S. Bank, and PB&K Family Foundation. Additional funding is provided by the generous donors to the Annual Fund Leadership Campaign and the citizens who support the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD). Promotional support is provided by 5280 Magazine, CBS4, and The Denver Post.