The ASU Art Museum presents an audio-visual installation of a version of Cage's "49 Waltzes" for the ASU Tempe campus, realized by 23 students from the School of Music and the School of Arts, Media + Engineering for the museum. In 1977 the American composer John Cage created "49 Waltzes for the Five Boroughs of […]
Made possible with a gift from Robert and Avery Moric, father and son ASU Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts alumni (Architecture Class of 1991 and Architecture and Barrett, The Honors College Class of 2023) and the ASU President's Club. Commissioned by Arizona State University Art Museum with funding by The Diane and Bruce […]
“Making Visible” features artworks from ASU Art Museum’s permanent collections and examines how these objects perpetuate and fortify mythologies of the American West. With over 90% of the Museum’s 13,000+ objects entering the collection as gifts, this exhibition questions how the perspective of donors reflects specific tastes and fantasies about the Southwest. Further, it explores […]
World-renowned artist Hank Willis Thomas unveiled this monumental 10-foot tall stainless steel sculpture during Super Bowl LVII, Arizona 2023 where it was installed in the iconic Super Bowl Experience at the Phoenix Convention Center and then in the Great Lawn outside the State Farm Stadium during Super Bowl LVII. Capturing the essence of Thomas’ artistic […]
Crafting Resistance looks at the ways in which we understand and view the term craft and its relationship to fine art. The exhibition seeks to flatten the western European art historical cannon and hierarchy and unhinge the binary that often places ‘fine art’ and ‘craft’ at odds with one another. Artists in the exhibition utilize materials […]
“Contours: The Essential Form” features selections from the Museum’s permanent collection and new works by Ibrahim Said (b. 1976, Fustat, Egypt). Through ceramic objects and works on paper, the exhibition explores themes of nature, care and discipline through the lens of muscle memory and intuitive artistic practice. Said was an invited artist in October 2022 […]
Working with artist Carol Eckert, participants will learn about the fascinating tradition and history of basketry and how artists are using these methods to create incredible pieces today. Carol will lead the class in techniques on how to coil and create their own piece to display at an event at the culmination of the workshop. […]
Following the opening reception for "Twin Flames: The George Floyd Uprising from Minneapolis to Phoenix," let's kick off Black History Month with a dance celebration: a silent disco! Explore the profound impact of Black artists on today's contemporary music scene. Gospel and blues set the stage for rock ‘n’ roll, while jazz has this crazy […]
You’re invited! Join friends and supporters of the ASU Art Museum to celebrate the opening of “Twin Flames: The George Floyd Uprising from Minneapolis to Phoenix.” The first time shown outside of Minnesota, this exhibition is a unique partnership between the ASU Art Museum, the ASU Center for Work and Democracy and the George Floyd […]
In partnership with ASU’s Center for Work and Democracy and the George Floyd Global Memorial, ASU Art Museum presents “Twin Flames: The George Floyd Uprising from Minneapolis to Phoenix.” Presented for the first time outside of Minnesota and on view from February 3 through July 28, 2024 at the ASU Art Museum, “Twin Flames” asks […]
Sarah Zapata (b. 1988, Corpus Christi, TX) employs weaving, tufting and traditional craft techniques to create loud, architecturally responsive installations that traverse themes of gender, colonialism and fantasy. Zapata’s site-specific works reflect her intersecting identities as a queer woman of Peruvian heritage raised in Evangelical South Texas and now based in New York. “Beneath the […]
You’re invited! In celebration of the opening of “Sarah Zapata: Beneath the breath of the sun”, you are invited to a reception with the artist and ASU Art Museum Senior Curator + CALA Alliance Curator of Latinx Art Alana Hernandez. “Beneath the breath of the sun” features newly created works completed during the artist’s residency […]
The School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies x ASU Art Museum are partnering for two events celebrating the work of artist-in-residence, Sama Alshaibi. Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024: Film Screening + Panel Discussion + Reception | Lattie F. Coor Hall Room 4403 on the fourth floor. A double feature of video artwork from artist Sama […]
In conclusion of the SHPRS x ASUAM distinguished artist-in-residency, join artist Sama Alshaibi and curator Brittany Corrales for a Walk & Talk through Crafting Resistance which features two works by Alshaibi. RSVP for the 12-12:45pm or the 1-1:45pm time slots. Space is limited per tour, so RSVP Today!
Join us as we explore key works in the history of Black poetry while engaging the exhibition "Twin Flames: The George Floyd Uprising from Minneapolis to Phoenix." Together we will consider a poetics of witness, grieving, and hope, and in response, compose our own communal poem. No previous writing experience is necessary. To reserve your […]
