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Current and Upcoming Exhibitions at Arizona State Museum
December 4, 2009–January 16, 2010 Agustín Víctor Casasola was not a painter or a poet or one of the many intellectuals or revolutionaries during the early decades of the twentieth century who consciously strove to forge a Mexican identity. Yet, as witness and recorder of those tumultuous years, his influence was as great and may prove to be more lasting. There is no medium that has greater immediacy than the photograph. And as such, it has great power. Whether Casasola knew this intuitively or intellectually doesn't matter. What does matter is that he left a legacy to the people of his country that has etched in the minds of every Mexican, a visceral connection to whom they were at the rebirth of their nation. The photographic archives Casasola assembled with his brother comprise nearly 500,000 images and are considered the finest collection available on Mexican history documenting the first part of the twentieth century. Filmmakers and writers have all taken their images of the revolution from the photographs in these archives, and it's those images we have internalized. We have seen these images in hundreds of tourist shops all over Mexico and in the gift shops of museums. They've been reproduced on t-shirts, post cards and ash trays. We've all seen his work but most of us have never been able to put a name to the images: Agustín Víctor Casasola. Excerpted from an article by Rita Pomade. Read the full article View the press release Opening celebrations for this exhibition are scheduled for Thursday, December 3, 2009, 6:30–9:00 p.m. See our Events and Programs page for details.   This exhibition is organized by the Fototeca Nacional of the Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia (Mexico) and is presented in collaboration with the Consulate of Mexico in Tucson.
September 14–December 8, 2009 Arizona State Museum’s extraordinary holdings in Near Eastern antiquities are showcased in this special exhibit on display at the UA Main Library’s Special Collections. Curated by Beth Alpert Nakhai, professor of Judaic Studies at the Arizona Center for Judaic Studies, Writings Out of Time features cuneiform tablets—primarily records of business transactions—from half a dozen sites in southern Iraq. Dating from 2100–1800 BCE these tablets are some of the world’s earliest writing artifacts, and as a collection, they are unquestionably the oldest archive of literary materials in the State of Arizona. More Information on the UA Library website: Photo by Jannelle Weakly 
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 Now through February 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 Permanent Explore the art of the pottery 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 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 See a timelapse video of the Wall of Pots being filled! Photo by Jannelle Weakly Permanent 
Apache Gaan Dancers This exhibition showcases the origins, history and contemporary cultures of southwestern indigenous peoples in an exciting mix of prehistoric artifacts, historic objects, commissioned artwork, video interviews, and life-cast dioramas. 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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