We recently made a trip to see Desert X 2023- a public art exhibition in the Coachella Valley with a number of noteworthy outdoor installations…

Every other year, a series of site-specific designs are located throughout desert landscape, often large-scale pieces that respond conceptually to environmental and cultural issues, as conveyed by the event’s curators and The Desert Biennial organization.

Here are a few favorite works from this year’s exhibition, which began in March and was on display through early May.

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Find out more about the artists and their perspectives at Desert X online.