News
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.
Utah
News
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.
Interview
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.
In Brief
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.
In Brief
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.
Art
The Best Places in Utah to See Ancient Art
These eight petroglyph sites provide an illustrated insight to our distant past.
Art
The Best Places in Utah to See Ancient Art
These eight petroglyph sites provide an illustrated insight to our distant past.
Art
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.
Art
Welcome to Zaqistan, an Artist-Run Republic in the Utah Desert
On November 19, the Republic of Zaqistan will celebrate its 10th year of independence.
News
Ancient Rock Art in Utah Is Being Destroyed by Target Shooters
Rock art is one of the most fragile cultural treasures in the United States and some people are destroying them with their guns.
Art
A Digital Waterfall That Illuminates the Threat of Air Pollution
Artist Andrea Polli's "Particle Falls" is a waterfall of light that changes colors from blue to flaming reds and yellows based on real time air quality data.