DIVA
The courageous. The visionary. The fabulous.
Get ready for the ultimate red carpet event! Denver is the exclusive US venue for DIVA, a highly anticipated exhibition organized by the Victoria and Albert Museum, London.
DIVA celebrates the radical power, creativity, and cultural impact of nearly 100 iconic performers, from 19th and 20th century divas like Josephine Baker, Sarah Bernhardt, and Maria Callas to modern-day powerhouses like Cher, Aretha Franklin, Lady Gaga, Dolly Parton, Prince, Rihanna, Taylor Swift, and more.
Prepare for a jaw-dropping journey featuring about 250 objects and show-stopping costumes worn by legends—including pieces from Marilyn Monroe to a stunning look from one of Rihanna’s Met Gala appearances. It’s a dazzling exploration of how these stars use fashion and performance to not just entertain, but to demand visibility and ignite social change.
The Denver Art Museum evolved the show for an American audience. This exhibition is not intended to solely define what or who a diva is but how the power of costume and dress has been a tool across time for many performers. DIVA invites visitors to define their inner diva and also includes an interactive section that asks which divas excite our visitors.