Serious art coverage in Colorado took a major hit last week as Denver Post Art Critic Kyle MacMillan announced his acceptance of a buyout package from the paper. MacMillan reflected on his departure over the weekend with the following article:
http://www.denverpost.com/entertainment/ci_19451576?utm
MacMillan had a very poignant statement to make towards the end of the article, one that we think bears repeating here:
"The arts are not a luxury but an essential part of life. They probe the very essence of what it means to be human, taking us on emotional journeys that bring us face to face with our weaknesses and sorrows, but that also lift us to incredible heights of joy."
We couldn't agree more. There is much doubt as to whether the Post will find a replacement for MacMillan and to what extent his departure will diminish their arts coverage. We can only see it as a big loss for our community and another black-mark on regional arts journalism in general following the demise of the Rocky Mountain News two years prior.
http://www.denverpost.com/entertainment/ci_19451576?utm
MacMillan had a very poignant statement to make towards the end of the article, one that we think bears repeating here:
"The arts are not a luxury but an essential part of life. They probe the very essence of what it means to be human, taking us on emotional journeys that bring us face to face with our weaknesses and sorrows, but that also lift us to incredible heights of joy."
We couldn't agree more. There is much doubt as to whether the Post will find a replacement for MacMillan and to what extent his departure will diminish their arts coverage. We can only see it as a big loss for our community and another black-mark on regional arts journalism in general following the demise of the Rocky Mountain News two years prior.
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