The ‘Unearthing Futures’ exhibit in Taos, New Mexico, is a unique showcase of art inspired by adobe, featuring the work of six artists who have interpreted the cultural heritage of adobe through their contemporary art.

Adobe Inspirations

The exhibit, a collaboration between the Harwood Museum in Taos and the Fort Garland Museum and Cultural Center in Colorado, highlights the evolution of adobe architecture in the Southwest and its influence on modern art. According to Nicole Dial-Kay, curator of exhibitions and collections at the Harwood Museum, ‘All of the artists have cultural heritage practices of adobe that they are interpreting through their contemporary art.’ Each artist tackles a different contemporary issue, drawing from the traditions of adobe.

One of the featured artists, Joanna Keane Lopez, has created an installation titled ‘Energetic Materials,’ which focuses on the White Sands Missile Range in south central New Mexico. The installation incorporates a film project and explores the theme of contested landscapes and the intersection of civilian and military spaces.

In addition to the installations in Taos and Fort Garland, ‘Unearthing Futures’ also utilizes 50 historic adobe sites, allowing visitors to engage with the art and the cultural heritage of adobe in a more immersive way. The exhibit has also spawned an app, created in collaboration with Boulder computer science students, which enables users to take virtual road trips to explore the adobe sites and experience the art in a more interactive way.

The exhibit in Taos opened last weekend and will run through February 2027, offering a unique opportunity for visitors to experience the intersection of art, culture, and history in the American Southwest.

Original reporting: KOAT Albuquerque — read the source article.