Sopris Sun: New Powers Art Center exhibit offers intimate glimpse into friendships and art history
The Powers Art Center’s upcoming exhibit, “In the Living Room with John and Kimiko,” promises a one-of-a-kind journey into the lives of two visionary art collectors who helped shape the pop art movement. Opening Dec. 3, the exhibit provides an intimate look at the world-renowned collection of John and Kimiko Powers, featuring iconic works by Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Robert Indiana, among others — all contextualized within the Powers’ friendships with the artists.
“This collection is unique because it’s not just about the art — it’s about the people behind it,” said Sonya Taylor Moore, the Powers Art Center’s director. “John and Kimiko didn’t just collect works; they cultivated friendships with the artists. This exhibit takes you into their living room to understand the depth of those relationships.”