Exhibits Highlighting History, American Photography, Landscapes Debut
Did the Hohokam vanish? Opening on Feb. 13, Pueblo Grande Museum will present an exhibit focusing on modern-day archaeological techniques – practices that give us new perspectives on the Hohokam and how their culture changed in the 15th century. Pieces of the Puzzle: New Perspectives on the Hohokam Exhibit will explore methods for dating and analyzing existing archaeological materials, showcase how geographical information systems (GIS) help better determine population growth and decline, and present new viewpoints on what happened to this ancient culture prior to European settlement. For more information, visit www.pueblogrande.com.
Crossroads of American Photography at the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) will showcase 150 images examining the interrelationship of three photographers who helped define the course of American photography – Harry Callahan, Aaron Siskind and Frederick Sommer. Visit the museum Jan. 31 – May 13 for the first full comparison of their work and exploration of their robust exchange of ideas about photography, abstraction and experimentation. Self-taught as photographers, they helped shape the evolution of photography as an art form. This exhibit will serve as the centerpiece of the museum’s 10th anniversary celebration. For more information, visit www.smoca.org.
Duley-Jones Gallery, one of 100 plus art galleries in downtown Scottsdale, is featuring two new exhibits this spring – Dick Phillips – Embracing Color and Merrill Mahaffey Icons. The former will present the vibrant work of Scottsdale artist Dick Phillips Feb. 1-28. His acrylic abstract landscapes have been exhibited in galleries across the country, and Phillips’ most recent work are abstract floral paintings featuring two different styles fused together for an explosion of vivid color and fluidity. Merrill Mahaffey Icons will be on display March 1-31 and capture the magnificence of the Colorado River. Mahaffey has traveled the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon 29 times and depicts the sensuous beauty and magical light of the river in his paintings. For more information visit, www.duleyjones.com.
