Press Highlights
‘A visual landmark’: Work begins on Rail Trail Bridge
by Alison Kuznitz
Ivan toth depena: reflection installation
by Jenny Filippetti
Whimsical Forest Sprouts in Denver
“A vibrant installation by artist Ivan Toth Depeña is dazzling commuters…”
An Artist’s Augmented Reality App Reveals Virtual Art across Miami, and Incites Imagination
“One of the hidden gems to be uncovered in Lapse’s scavenger hunt is “The Visions,” a collection of virtual murals…”
Selected Press + Publications List
2024
Interior Design Magazine, Duke Energy’s Partnership with Depeña Studio Powers Creativity in Charlotte by Wanda Lau
Creative Boom, Ivan Toth Depeña’s new public art captures the ethereal beauty of light, by Dom Carter
2023
KOB4, Bernalillo County selects artist for downtown Albuquerque project by Jonathan Fjeld
Mirage News, Jack Trice Centennial Ends With Ceremony, Posthumous Degree
Illumination, 3D mural will honor the spirit of historic Charlotte neighborhood by Nirmalendu Majumdar
Frontiers, “Augmented reality as a participation tool for youth in urban planning processes: Case study” by Kai Reaver
The Business Journals, “Duke Energy’s new uptown Charlotte HQ to feature three major public artworks” by John Downey
2022
Advances in Architecture, Engineering and Technology, The Application of Digital Technologies into Utilizing Urban Voids by Faculty
of Fine Arts, Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt, Ebtesam Mohamed Ahmed Elgizawy & Ali Khaled Ahmed Elewa
Charlotte Business Journal, The Spectrum Cos. unveils art installations at Vantage South End by Elsie Franco
The Des Moines Register, ‘Breaking Barriers’: Iowa State installs sculpture of Jack Trice by Nirmalendu Majumdar
Ames Tribune, “Jack Trice broke barriers’: New sculpture commemorating ISU player installed at stadium” by Phillip Sitter
Ames Tribune, “Iowa State shares Jack Trice centennial plans, beginning with a new sculpture” by Phillip Sitter
ArtFix Daily, “A New Outdoor Sculpture by Ivan Toth Depeña Embraces the Intersection of Art and Architecture”
Fox 46, “New public art unveiled at Vantage South End” by Connor Lomis
News at Queens, “Queens Professor To Make His Mark On The Charlotte Landscape” by Morgan Williams
2021
Charlotte Observer, “Planned Rail Trail bridge over I-277 gets a new look” by Joe Marusak
2020
Charlotte Observer, “5 things to know about the new $23 million center for the arts at Queens University” by Cristina Bolling
2019
Charlotte Observer, “A visual landmark’: Work begins on Rail Trail Bridge” by Alison Kuznitz
The Lantern, “Campus Solar System Model Draws Intrigue From Commuters And Classrooms” by Jackie Appel
Charlotte Observer, “To expand on his studio work…” by Vanessa Infanzon
Spectrum News “Officials Break Ground on Rail Trail Bridge” by Tim Spears
Spectrum News, “Single Span or Double? Designers Deciding Plan for New Pedestrian Bridge Over I-277.” by Spectrum News Staff
Orlando Weekly, “Augmented reality artists add a new layer to your world in Snap’s ambitious ‘City Unseen’ exhibition” by Richard Reep
Ohio State News , “To-scale solar system now orbiting around CBEC” by Denise Blough
WFAE, “City Presents Two Designs For I-277 Pedestrian Bridge” by Michael Falero
Charlotte Observer, “Welcome to the Observer’s big, diverse 2019-20 Charlotte Arts Guide” by Adam Bell
Miami Today, “Coral Gables public safety building a fast build” by Rebecca San Juan
Biscayne Times, “Wynwood’s Cautionary Tale” by Anne Tschida
2018
Williamson Source, “5 Things to Know About the New Parking & Transportation Center at Nashville Airport” by Donna Vissman
News Channel 5 Nashville,“Nashville airport’s new parking terminal opens to the public” by Rebekah Hammonds
Charlotte Observer & WBTV, “Seen those new brilliant-colored tubes along Charlotte’s light rail? Here’s what they are” by Linda Luise Brown
Pride Publishing Group, “Nashville International Airport celebrates completion of new Parking, Transportation Center” by PRIDE Network
2017
Wallpaper “Miami Art Week 2017: in pictures”
Cuban Art News, “US-Born Cuban–6 Artists to Watch”
Charlotte Observer, “New CATS park and ride in Cornelius reflects Lake Norman colors” by Joe Marusak
Fusion Network, “Earth Day: Melt” Online Video Performance
2016
NPR/WLRN, “Lapse: Psychedelic Scavenger Hunt…” Public art tour and Radio Interview by Wilson Sayre
Fusion Network, “Art Basel” Television Interview
ARTSY, “Augmented Reality App Reveals Virtual Art across Miami, and Incites Imagination” by Demie Kim
The Creators Project/VICE, “Experience Miami Through an Augmented Reality App Experience” by Monica Uszerwicz
Prosthetic Knowledge, “Lapse” Online Publication
The Miami Herald, “‘Lapse’ app offers augmented view of Miami art; Saturday last day for one component” by Armando Salguero
Knight Foundation, “Ivan Toth Depeña’s mind-bending augmented reality art” by Anne Tschida
TL Mag, “Ivan Toth Depeña presents Lapse in Miami”
2015
Frame Magazine, “Sculpting Illuminated Scenarios” by Carmel Mcnamara
ABQ Journal “Artist’s creation will set Pit stairwell aglow” by Mike Bush
2014
Artnews Net, Kaleidoscopic Public Art Transforms Colorado Train Station by Sarah Cascone
Departures Magazine, “Outdoor Public Art to See Now”
Interior Design Magazine, “Next Stop, Creativity: Ivan Toth Depeña Transforms a Railway Station
Frame Magazine, “Best of Public Art” by Lauren Greco
Frame Magazine, “Color Field By Ivan Toth Depeña” by Lauren Greco
Domus Magazine, “Color Field“
2013
New Times, “Knight Arts Challenge Winner Ivan Toth Depeña to Launch Citywide Art Installation“
2012
Architectural Record, “The Art of Lighting” by Linda Lentz
Frame Magazine, “Reflect”
Metropolis Magazine, “Leading Luminaries”
2011
DesignBoom, “ivan toth depena: reflection installation at miami government center“
Mondo Arc Magazine, “On Reflection” Drawing Board
Arte Al Dia, “Ivan Toth Depeña Designs “Reflect”
The Miami Herald “Frost Forecast” by Tom Austin
Art and Architecture Journal, “Ivan Toth Depeña: Reflect. Miami”
The Miami Herald, “An exhibition at ArtCenter/South Florida offers a tantalizing sample of new public art projects” by Beth Dunlop
2010
Art Circuits, “Miami News You Can Use for BaselMania” by Elisa Turner
2009
Palm Springs Life, “Hot, Hot, Hot” by Steven Biller
2008
Lauderdale New Times, The World Illuminated” by Jamie Laughlin
The Miami Herald, “The Gang of 13: imagination (and luck) distinguish this year’s Consortium winners” by Fabiola Santiago
Bethesda Art Blog, “Ivan Toth Depeña” by Suheil Chemaly
2006
Art Taipei, Catalog
2005
NADA 03, Catalog
WPS1 New York, – Radio Interview by Jill Spaulding
DiVA, Catalog
2004
The Miami Herald, “Exposing the Urban Landscape” by Anne Tschida
Miami New Times, “Unnatural Nature” by Michelle Weinberg
The Miami Herald, “Light is Fantastic, Imagination Too” by Elisa Turner
2003
Art in America, “Expanding Horizons” by Roni Feinstein
South Florida Magazine of the Arts, “Florida Fellowship Recipients” Candace Russell
The Miami Herald, “Consortium Show Surprises as Usual” by Elisa Turner
Closer Magazine, “Art of Memory”
2002
Contemporary Magazine, “Active Ingredients”
The Miami Herald, “Exhibits explore radically different shades of voyeurism” by Elisa Turner
The Street Miami, “Art from the hard” by Damarys Ocana
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