Art
Art Between Land and Self
How do we consider land-inspired art in an age when huge swaths of our shared world are being clear cut, mined, drilled, and desertified?
Ballroom Marfa
Art
Kenneth Tam Excavates the History of Chinese Labor in the American West
The artist’s works resonate in West Texas, where the story of dehumanized and exploited migrant laborers is tangible and ever-present.
Interview
Meet the US Southwest's Art Community: For Laura Copelin, “a Deep Relationship With Place” Opens Up New Avenues
An interview series spotlighting some of the creative community members in the US Southwest. Hear from artists, curators, and art workers about their current projects and personal quirks.
In Brief
Prada Marfa Saved from Possible Closure as Illegal Advertisement
The Texas Department of Transportation has withdrawn its charge of illegal advertising against Prada Marfa, arts organization Ballroom Marfa announced in a public statement.
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News
Prada Marfa Vandalized [UPDATED]
Over the weekend, vandals defaced Scandinavian artists Elmgreen and Dragset's "Prada Marfa," the simulated Prada storefront that has, since its installation in 2005, brought international attention to a remote stretch of Texas highway.