What is the meaning of the blue horse at DIA?
What is the meaning of the blue horse at DIA?
The 32-foot sculpture of a seemingly bloodthirsty bronco is the work of artist Luis Jiménez. Commissioned as public art for the airport and installed in 2008, the horse represents the wild spirit of the old American west. It has also come to represent death, destruction, and deluded debates.
What is the horses name at DIA?
Blucifer
Denverites colloquially know this mighty equine as “Blucifer.” Some love it, some hate it, some love to hate it and many more are curious about it. Officially, the artwork’s name is “Mustang,” and the piece is a point of pride for the airport.
Is Blucifer coming down?
No, ‘Blucifer’ will not be taken down at Denver International Airport. On Thursday, a post from a page calling itself the “Denver Tribune” started getting some traction on Facebook after claiming city officials were considering “the fate of this inspiring art piece” during a meeting on Thursday.
Why is it called Blucifer?
Blucifer is a nickname that was given by the locals due to the demonic look and deadly history of the statue. The artist wanted the sculpture to capture the spirit of the wild west in America, representing freedom and boldness to anyone who saw it.
Can you visit Blucifer?
Located just outside the main entrance to the Denver International Airport. Although you can pass fairly close to the statue on Peña Boulevard, you cannot park close to it and traffic does not stop on the road. Also, you are not allowed to pull over or park in that area.
Why is Blucifer so scary?
The horse is rearing up on his two back legs, with eyes that glow red all hours of the day. He also has numerous veins and very pronounced features all over his body. If the eyes didn’t glow, maybe he wouldn’t look as deadly. But because the eyes do glow, red in particular, it makes Blucifer extra scary looking.
Can you see Blucifer from the airport?
If you want to see Blucifer for yourself, it’s possible but can be very dangerous. Blucifer is located in the median on Pena Boulevard just outside the Denver Airport.
Whats the story behind Blucifer?
Is the Devil Horse still at Denver Airport?
After five years of either creeping out, intriguing or delighting travelers, the “Devil Horse” of Denver International Airport, as some critics call it, is getting a new round of attention, but it looks like it’s going to stay.
Why was Denver’s demonic horse not installed for so long?
Oddly enough, it wouldn’t actually be installed for roughly 15 years, largely due to legal issues, airport security scares, and the death of an involved party. Legal issues came in the form of slow development on behalf of sculptor Luis Jiménez.
Where to see Blucifer the horse in Denver?
If you want to see Blucifer for yourself, it’s possible but can be very dangerous. Blucifer is located in the median on Pena Boulevard just outside the Denver Airport. He is pretty tough to miss on the drive in or out of the airport so you’ll definitely see him. However, we do not recommend trying to get a closer look at the horse.
What’s the name of the Blue Mustang at Dia?
Officially, the artwork’s name is “ Mustang ,” and the piece is a point of pride for the airport. “We have this fierce blue mustang that we look at as kind of a protector of travelers, guarding this airport,” said Stacey Stegman, DIA’s senior vice president of communications, marketing and customer service.
