With Meow Wolf opening their third highly-anticipated exhibit in Denver this fall, the Sante Fe-based arts and entertainment company has leisurely been releasing drips of detail on the massive space. Most recently, the 110 Colorado-based artists collaborating on the space have been announced, giving us Coloradans great reason to be even more proud.
Read MoreAs the costs and responsibilities multiply and the pressure grows exponentially, it’s fair to wonder how Meow Wolf will maintain their core creative magic. The ultimate irony of the Omega Mart parody of corporate consumption, acknowledged by the creative team themselves, is that they are now a corporation beholden to capitalism and all the perils of the marketplace. Their inner workings now more resemble those of an amusement park chain than a local art collective. Will they be able to sell enough tickets and novelty merchandise to keep the wheel turning without sacrificing the unique soul that got them where they are today? Those questions won’t be answered opening week.
Read MoreToday we are getting one of the first looks in an all-access, VIP tour through the new installation, which consists of 4 giant themed areas or “anchor spaces.” The space is compiled with various artistic projects spread across 60 unique environments including rooms, portals, and other spaces. Omega Mart is made up of 250 unique projects in total, with installations and contributions from over 325 artists and collaborators local to Vegas, Santa Fe, and around the world. Today we’ll explore every nook and cranny, and get the full behind-the-scenes scoop straight from the horse's mouth; the entire senior creative team.
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