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Current and Upcoming Exhibitions at Arizona State Museum
Detail of painting by Salvador Corona. March 13, 2010–September 18, 2010 This exhibition highlights the works of beloved Mexican-born muralist and decorative artist Salvador Corona (1895–1990). Beginning in 1919, following a career as a bullfighter (which ended when his leg was gored), Corona worked artistically in Mexico, Tucson, and other parts of southern Arizona. His murals, easel paintings, and painted furniture graced (in some cases still grace) homes and businesses all over the region, illustrating idyllic pastoral scenes of Mexico’s past. This is the second exhibition in Arizona State Museum’s 2010 Year of Mexico bicentennial and centennial celebrations, and is generously underwritten in part by Marilyn Graham Lawson. Photo by Jannelle Weakly Closing February 20, 2010 
Turquoise covered shell pendant Over the last 54 years, the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show has grown enormously along with its impact on the local economy, but the lure of the minerals beneath our soil has generated trade for much longer than that. Gems, minerals, copper, and even sea shells and other exotic goods have been carried across the Southwest along well-established and well-worn routes for more than 2000 years. Set in Stone brings this long history to light, featuring 800 objects and audio-visual displays. With Native jewelry and mining tools from across the span of time, and with mineral samples, photographs, and recordings, the viewer is transported on a journey of deep historical resonance along routes that trace how the quest for mineral wealth has shaped the identity of the Southwest. Designed to complement and coincide with the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show, Set in Stone gives context and perspective to our community’s annual gathering. Video about the exhibition Photo by ASM Staff 
Wupatki Pueblo Permanent This photographic exhibit of ancient archaeological ruins features the stunning work of photographers Leroy DeJolie, Adriel Heisey, Jerry Jacka, Richard Maack, Robert McDonald, Marck Muench, William Stone and Tom Till. Gracing the walls of the entry into The Pottery Project exhibition, the images capture the beauty, the silence, and the mystery of the abandoned cliff dwellings and crumbling apartment complexes of the ancient Southwest. Set amongst and commanding views of rugged, dramatic landscapes, these ancient sites stand as silent witness to the lives they sheltered more than 1000 years ago, and the unfolding mystery of their abandonment. This collection was inspired by an Arizona Highways exhibit featuring many of the same artists. This exhibition is generously underwritten by a grant from the Joseph and Mary Cacioppo Foundation. Photo © Richard Maack Permanent 
Explore the art of the potter and the science of the archaeologist as Arizona State Museum celebrates 2,000 years of Native pottery-making traditions in the Southwest. At 20,000+ whole vessels, ASM’s collection of Southwest American Indian pottery is the world’s largest and most comprehensive! Eight years in the making, The Pottery Project features the Arnold and Doris Roland Wall of Pots, the Agnese and Emil Haury Southwest Native Nations Pottery Vault, a state-of-the-art conservation laboratory, and a brand new interpretive gallery. The exhibition, in the new gallery, includes a fully interactive, multi-media Virtual Vault; video interviews with archaeologists and Native potters, and hands-on experiences. More about The Pottery Project and the Virtual Vault Photo by Jannelle Weakly 
Diorama of Mountain Spirit Dancers in Paths of Life Permanent Explore the origins, histories, and contemporary lifeways of ten Native cultures in an exciting mix of prehistoric artifacts, historic objects, life-size dioramas, and audio/video presentations. Photo by ASM Staff 
Watercarrier, a bronze sculpture by Apache artist Craig Dan Goseyun, adorns the front entrance of ASM's north building. Purchased by Arnold and Doris Roland as a generous gift to the museum, "Watercarrier" represents one of the most vital elements to a desert community—water.
More about "Watercarrier" and Craig Goseyun Photo by Jannelle Weakly Don't forget to visit our Online Exhibitions How much time to allow for a visit:Shorter times are for casual stroll / longer times are for detailed study:
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