Head to the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art on Thursday, March 19th at 7pm and listen to the artists of Postcommodity, which includes an amazing group of artists Raven Chacon, Cristóbal Martínez, Kade L. Twist, and Nathan Young.
The evening will highlight a discussion of their artistic and social issues that drive their collaborative practice as well as their two new SMoCA installations Promoting a More Just, Verdant and Harmonious Resolution (2011) and Pollination (2015). Postcommodity is a transdisciplinary American Indian arts collective, which questions common national narratives and the commodification of nature, history and culture. This exhibition was organized by the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art and sponsored by Botanicare and Tamar Weiss in memory of Emil Weiss. This exhibition will be on view until April 26th.
Also be sure to check out Afghan War Rugs: The Modern Art of Central Asia, which offers a beautiful collection of contemporary rugs from modern day Afghanistan “collection of rugs updates traditional floral and geometric patterning with contemporary images of tanks, soldiers, helicopters, world maps and political portraits. These intriguing objects question assumptions about this ancient craft and region.” This exhibition will be on view to the public until April 19th. This special exhibition was organized and curated by Enrico Mascelloni and Annemarie Sawkins, PhD.
Plus have a little fun in the SMoCA Lounge currently featuring James Marshall’s Spring Break! SMoCA has worked with the artist, artist James Marshall to activate the space to include games, activities and oh did we mention pink Astro Turf. Visitors can try their hand at putt-putt, beanbag toss, and even dominoes, while they watch iconic scenes from some of the 1980s most beloved films and this will be on view through April 12th.
Come explore these captivating exhibitions at SMOCA until April 26th, 2015. The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art is located at 7374 East Second Street, Scottsdale 85251. General admission to the museum is $7 for adults, $5 for students, and children under 15 are free. Every Thursday the museum offers complementary admission as well as Friday and Saturday evenings after 5pm. Visit their website for more information about exhibitions and events at https://www.smoca.org/. *Images courtesy of SMoCA.
