Discover the history and meaning behind phulkari, a rich textile tradition from Punjab.
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Between 2009 and 2019, the permanent collection of Phoenix Art Museum has experienced incredible growth. This exhibition showcases select works of art acquired ten years after the…
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On those extra challenging days, when it seems like nothing could possibly soothe your soul, you can always turn to art to provide inspiration, serenity, and a…
“But what sea?…Says yes, then no, then no again.” Pablo Neruda, “Ode to the Sea” From the dawn of humanity, the sea, encompassing more than three-quarters of…
Although the title of the Museum’s beloved Yayoi Kusama installation references a swarm of fireflies illuminating a summer night, have you ever stepped into the mirrored darkness…
Local artist Diyar Al Asadi was born in Baghdad, Iraq, where he lived for the first decade of his life before death threats forced him and his…
Installation view, Colors of Sky and Clouds: Chinese Blue-and-White Porcelain, 2020, Phoenix Art Museum. Photo: Airi Katsuta. Courtesy of Phoenix Art Museum. For our recent PhxArt Virtual…
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Janet Baker, PhD, appointed Curator Emerita of Asian Art in recognition of her decades of leadership building the Asian art collection and developing rigorous curatorial programming and…
Brooklyn-based contemporary artist will present a public lecture on November 13, 2019 PHOENIX (September 27, 2019) – On November 13, 2019, Phoenix Art Museum will present Brooklyn-based…
Audrey Sands has been named the Norton Family Assistant Curator of Photography, a curatorial position shared between the Museum and the Center for Creative Photography at the…
India: Fashion’s Muse illuminates the region’s significance as a source of inspiration for Western designers across centuries PHOENIX (December 17, 2019) – From February 29 through June…
Wondrous Worlds: Art & Islam Through Time & Place features more than 100 artworks from Asia, Africa, Europe, and North and South America, created from the ninth…
Major gift from the Papp Family Foundation will include funding for the Museum’s collection as well as significant examples of Chinese ink painting on scrolls and fans…