Last year, artists Howard Harris and Topher Straus challenged one another to create images influenced by their favorite master artists whose work has intrigued and inspired them, using their own distinct styles and techniques. The result is an intriguing and vibrant two-man show called MASTERS, running August 7 through September 12 at Niza Knoll Gallery, 915 Santa Fe Drive in Denver. This will be the 2nd live exhibit in the space since re-opening and they are excited to welcome small groups of visitors in to view art again! The work will be on view and available to purchase during modified business hours, Fridays and Saturdays 1-5 pm. For those who prefer, they can view the show and purchase works online at the gallery’s new ecommerce website, www.nizaknollgallery.com.

On the opening date, August 7 the gallery will be open for a first- chance viewing with the artists present, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. The public is welcome to attend. Only 6 total individuals will be allowed in the space at one time and the art is spaced to allow for easy social distancing. Visitors with masks will be welcomed inside on a first-come-first-served basis and will be asked to wait outside the gallery while those before them enjoy the exhibit.

For this show, Howard Harris was inspired by master artists, Chuck Close, Claude Monet, David Hockney, Joan Miro, Marcel Duchamp, Piet Mondrian, Rembrandt, Salvador Dali, and Wayne Thiebaud.