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Anuar Maauad, SHARE, 2019, bronze alloy. Courtesy of the artist and Black Cube.
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Anuar Maauad, SHARE, 2019, bronze alloy. Courtesy of the artist and Black Cube.
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Anuar Maauad, SHARE, 2019, bronze alloy. Courtesy of the artist and Black Cube.
Anuar Maauad, SHARE, 2019, bronze alloy. Courtesy of the artist and Black Cube. <4 of 5>
Anuar Maauad, SHARE, 2019, bronze alloy. Courtesy of the artist and Black Cube.
Anuar Maauad, SHARE, 2019, bronze alloy. Courtesy of the artist and Black Cube. <5 of 5>

September 1, 2019 – ongoing 

Anuar Maauad was a 2019 Black Cube Artist Fellow. SHARE is a series of 100 small-scale, bronze, artworks that were gifts to 100 Denver locations. The works read “To share is precious, pure, and fair.” and are located at outdoor sites throughout the Denver area, some private and some public. This project is permanent and always open. 

SHARE

SHARE

Anuar Maauad

SHARE is a series of 100 small-scale, bronze, sculptural text installations by Mexico City-based artist and Black Cube Fellow, Anuar Maauad. The artworks are installed on building facades throughout the Denver area. Each sculptural phrase mimics the thick, geometric, slab serif font and gold coloring of the iconic Trump Tower sign. Contrary to the Trump Tower sign, Maauad’s series of text installations are approachable in scale and relay an uplifting message: “To share is precious, pure, and fair.” The phrase is a lyric from “I Want You” by American singer and songwriter Marvin Gaye. In doing so, the artist subtly transforms an icon synonymous with power into an artwork that symbolizes kindness.

Further, by engaging numerous public sites throughout the city and encouraging members of the community to disseminate a positive anecdote, the artist is quite literally acting out the message of his work.

In line with the spirit of generosity, the artworks remain as gifts to participants who agree to publicly display the artwork for the duration of at least one year.

Anuar Maauad, SHARE, 2019, bronze alloy. Courtesy of the artist and Black Cube.
Anuar Maauad, SHARE, 2019, bronze alloy. Courtesy of the artist and Black Cube.
Anuar Maauad, SHARE, 2019, bronze alloy. Courtesy of the artist and Black Cube.
Anuar Maauad, SHARE, 2019, bronze alloy. Courtesy of the artist and Black Cube.
Anuar Maauad, SHARE, 2019, bronze alloy. Courtesy of the artist and Black Cube.
Anuar Maauad, SHARE, 2019, bronze alloy. Courtesy of the artist and Black Cube.
Anuar Maauad, SHARE, 2019, bronze alloy. Courtesy of the artist and Black Cube.
Anuar Maauad, SHARE, 2019, bronze alloy. Courtesy of the artist and Black Cube.

Want to see the artwork in real life [IRL]?

Locations are dispersed throughout the Denver Metro Area and include residences, businesses, coffee shops, nonprofit organizations, offices, fences, and more. The artworks are small in scale with each letter measuring only 2 inches tall. This is intentional, as the works are intended to encourage curiosity and be delightful surprises to passersby. Below are several public locations where you can find the artworks installed: 

Art Students League of Denver; Annex Building

AspenRidge Recovery Lakewood

Bella Vista Mexican Restaurant

Black Cube Headquarters

Bombus Radio

Bonfils-Stanton Foundation

Bull & Bear Courtyard; Larimer Square

Centennial Academy of Fine Arts

Consolidated Investment Group

David B. Smith Gallery

Ellen Bruss Design

Evergreen Center for the Arts

From the Hip Photo

Globeville Recreation Center

Iliff School of Theology

iN-TEA Bar

Latino Cultural Arts Center

Lighthouse Writers Workshop

LN House (next to MCA Denver)

Hijos del Sol

Museo de las Americas

Next Stage Gallery; Denver Performing Arts Complex

open studio | architecture

Pasternack's Art Hub

Penn Street Studios

Pirate: Contemporary Art

PonPon / Lane Meyer Projects

Port Side

Processus

Session Coffee

Sie FilmCenter

Stanley Marketplace

RedLine Contemporary Art Center

Red Delicious Press