The gawking fascination with the Utah obelisk taps into larger, fundamental behavioral problems that are holdovers from colonizing the frontier.
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The Chilling, Little Known History of Nuclear Experiments in the US Southwest
In From Dust Cara Despain lays bare that dark chapter of US history when the government tested nuclear weapons on its own soil.
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Internet Sleuths Locate Mysterious Monolith in Utah
Visitors have already started to show up at the site of the unusual, reflective monolith in the remote canyons of Utah.
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A Mysterious Steel Monolith, Reminiscent of Minimalist Sculpture, Discovered in Utah Canyons
Myriad theories about the sculpture emerged on the internet, ranging from a secret project by Richard Serra to an alien invasion.
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A Community Organizer in Utah Faces a Prison Life Sentence for Allegedly Buying Red Paint
Charges against Madalena McNeil were raised to the level of a first-degree felony due to the District Attorney’s decision to invoke a “gang enhancement” charge against her and seven other protesters who were accused of splashing paint and breaking windows.
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Meet the US Southwest’s Art Community: Amy Jorgensen Wants to Democratize Art Criticism
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.
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Ancient Art and Artifacts in Utah Are Threatened by Oil and Gas
The boundary changes for Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments will threaten ancient art and artifacts on millions of acres of previously protected public land.
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At Sundance, Tracing the Potential of Visual Art as an Agent of Change
Rounding out our Sundance coverage, here’s a look at some of the most exciting visual arts-focused films that debuted at the festival.
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Ancient Utah Rock Art at Risk of Disappearing Completely
The federal government rejected the nomination of ancient Moab-area rock art to the National Register of Historic Places. The team of archaeologists plans to resubmit the sites for listing on the registry, though it will take thousands of hours and significant manpower.
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The Best Places in Utah to See Ancient Art
These eight petroglyph sites provide an illustrated insight to our distant past.
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In a Former Ghost Town, a Queer Artist Flourishes
During a month-long residency in Utah’s high desert, Tiffany St. Bunny photographed trans and queer models with their trucks.
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Utah Moves to Make “Spiral Jetty” and Indigenous Rock Art Official State Artworks [UPDATED]
If Governor Gary Herbert signs the two bills passed by the state legislature, Utah would become the first state to establish official works of art.