Desert X is a biennial art installation that takes over the Coachella Valley and creates somewhat of an art scavenger hunt throughout the area. The exhibit works with artists worldwide to create works inspired by the desert, its history, and its beauty. This is the third time they have held the event and my third time visiting. I always love finding the different pieces, and you really never know what is in store for you. Here is all the information so you can check it out for yourself.
Details
- Free
- It runs until May 16
- It takes a full day to experience
- Two exhibits require tickets online; reserve tickets on their website
How to see it
I would recommend that you visit the website and download the Desert X app. The app will show you the location of each of the art pieces, tell you more about them and allow you to get directions right to them. You can also stop by the Desert X hub at the ACE Hotel in Palm Springs. There you can ask questions, get a brochure and also buy Desert X merchandise.
Video
Here is a video I made on my trip to Desert X in 2021.
The Art
Here are each of the art pieces that I saw.
What Lies Behind the Walls – Zahrah Alghamdi
The Wishing Well – Serge Attukwei Clottey
The Passenger – Eduardo Sarabia
Women’s Qualities – Ghada Amer
Never Forget – Nicholas Galanin
ParaPivot (sempiternal clouds) – Alicja Kwade
Because You Know Ultimately We Will Band A Militia – Xaviera Simmons
Jackrabbit Homestead – Kim Stringfellow
Tamanrasset – Vivian Suter
Gucci and The North Face
That’s it for this year’s Desert X. Let me know what your favorite piece was in the comments!
