Denver-born artist, collector Devon Dikeou remembered for legacy of art, mentorship
Dikeou leaves behind a legacy in the art world, in Denver and beyond, not only in the art she created, collected and shared, but in the artists and curators she mentored and championed. Denver-born artist and collector Devon Dikeou, known for her extensive legacy in the art world, passed away in October from natural causes. Dikeo, a renowned artist and philanthropist, introduced Hayley Richardson to her fellow students at the University of Denver nearly 20 years ago and later worked for Dikee's Denver contemporary art collection for over a decade. She was known for being versatile and professional in all aspects of her work, including teaching and mentoring young people. Dikesou, who was born in 1963 in Denver and earned a Master of Fine Arts from the School of Visual Arts in New York, also distinguished herself as an artist, curator, collector, editor and publisher of zingmagazine. The Denver Art Museum awarded Dikeu the Key Award for her impact on the contemporary art community with the 2017's contemporary art industry.
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When Hayley Richardson met Devon Dikeou nearly 20 years ago, the two immediately hit it off.
Dikeou, a renowned artist and collector, brought Richardson, then a graduate student at the University of ... [5481 symbols]
