Historic Artists' Homes & Studios Virtual Road Trip:Noah Purifoy Desert Art Museum of Assemblage Art

Traveling from Abiquiú, New Mexico to Joshua Tree, California, as the fifth stop of this six-part virtual road trip, we’ll delve into the work of artist and sculptor, Noah Purifoy. As we venture into Purifoy’s Outdoor Museum, where his otherworldly, large-scale sculptures tower over an arid desert landscape, we’ll learn about his practice of using found materials and his abstraction of the everyday object into stunning assemblages. We’ll also discover how Purifoy’s philosophy and use of art as a tool for social change continue to resonate with contemporary audiences wherever his work is experienced.

ABOUT THE HAHS VIRTUAL ROAD TRIP 2022

Fueled by the James Castle House and the Historic Artists' Homes and Studios (HAHS) program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, this six-part, monthly series ventures deep into the museums and preserved spaces that nurtured the creation of thousands of American artworks. Join us as we travel across the USA (virtually) from Pennsylvania to Montana to discover the environments, architecture, and private landscapes of six different artists and the spaces that supported their art-making practices.

ABOUT THE NOAH PURIFOY FOUNDATION

The Noah Purifoy Foundation preserves and maintains the site Noah Purifoy developed in Joshua Tree, California. As a permanent cultural center and sculpture park open to the public, the site promotes public recognition and appreciation for the values that Purifoy’s work as an artist and educator has embodied; and to pursue these goals in a manner that protects Purifoy’s contribution as an artist and educator.

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