Exhibition Overview This exhibition begins with a question: What if we grew up learning that migration was part of the natural order of our world? Rather than assuming animals, plants, and people belong to fixed regions, what if we understood instead that movement across borders, ecosystems, and cultures is necessary for survival and resilience? Tierras […]
Exhibition Overview When Michelangelo Lovelace (1960–2021) spoke about his life and career as an artist, he almost always began with this story: As a teenager growing up in Cleveland’s King Kennedy public housing complex, he dropped out of school to support his family. He found a variety of means to do so, some legal and […]
Join the ASU Art Museum and Chris Hoshnic at a poetry workshop this fall! Language of the Four Directions is a multi-site ekphrasis poetry workshop series rooted in Diné philosophy, exploring how place, community and direction influence creative expression. Through this series, we will activate the same artwork across five different locations, engaging with it […]
Join us for a conversation with internationally renowned artist Derek Fordjour as part of the ASU Art Museum’s second annual Visionary Artist Lecture Series. About the Artist Derek Fordjour was born in Memphis, Tennessee to Ghanaian parents. He is the recipient of the 2025 Gordon Parks Foundation Artist Fellowship, the 2023 St. Jude Children’s Research […]
Discover the art and intention behind Indigenous beadwork in a hands-on workshop led by Maxica Colectivo at the Ceramics Research Center. Participants will explore traditional geometries, color placement and foundational stitching techniques while reflecting on the cultural and spiritual meaning woven into each design. Whether you're new to beading or have experience, you'll leave with […]
ASU Art Museum centers artists and art in the service of community well-being and social good. This fall, the museum will launch two new projects that deepen its connection to place and community. The museum partnered with Cayla Gray to create a custom scent inspired by the desert’s natural elements, inviting visitors to experience the […]
Please join the Health and Arts Collaborative — a partnership between the College of Health Solutions and the ASU Art Museum—along with the ASU School of Medicine and Advanced Medical Engineering for a moderated panel discussion on substance use and harm reduction. Panelists will share their expertise from research, clinical practice and community-based perspectives. Following […]
Making Meaning: Place and Space at ASU Art Museum At the ASU Art Museum, we’re reimagining every corner of the museum — from the scent in the air to the spaces where people gather, transforming visitor experiences beyond the galleries and reflecting the spirit of the land on which we are sited, the historic homelands […]