“Every artist needs a cheap line,” said Lynn Boland, executive director of the Museum of Art Fort Collins, quoting artist John Baldessari.
Boland, alongside curator and art appraiser Katherine McQueen, curated the Art and Access: New Directions in Prints and Multiples exhibition with the goal of emphasizing the accessibility of contemporary art. The exhibition, which will be open until Jan. 3, 2027, displays prints and multiples in a variety of mediums by world-famous artists, including Banksy, Judy Chicago and Shepard Fairey. By displaying global artwork within an institution meant for local audiences, the MoA brings contemporary art to an accessible scale.
Boland said it’s a misconception that contemporary art is inaccessible due to its high prices…