Inspired by the spirit of the Fluxus movement, this exhibition experiments with shaping new experiences by provoking unexpected connections between artworks and embracing vulnerability through chance. The juxtaposition of works from the SMoCA collection with one of Nam June Paik’s iconic TV sculptures provides new contexts for interaction and conversation.
The provocative relationships between the artworks are intended to spark dialogue and inspire curiosity. As the viewer, your interpretations and experiences are an essential component to the success of the exhibition. The parallels and connections that you draw between the works will drive your perception.
Organized by the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art.
Mar 21, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
Featuring drawings, paintings, prints, and sculpture from SMoCA’s collection, Mark + Making explores the use of marks, gestures, and line to build form and shape ideas in contemporary artistic practic...
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Sep 19, 2026 – Sep 5, 2027
Desert Perspectives is a yearlong exhibition that explores the deserts of the Southwest through more than a century of artistic responses from the museum’s collection, alongside loans and new commissi...
Sep 25, 2026 – Jan 17, 2027
ArtSpark #1 features work created by the artists in the first cohort of Scottsdale Arts’ new ArtSpark program. These artists were provided funding to engage the local community and participate in care...
