Desert X 2025

Coachella Valley, CA

March 8 – May 11

Curated by Desert X Artistic Director Neville Wakefield and DX25 Co-curator Kaitlin Garcia-Maestas.

In the Coachella Valley, where time unfolds in geological epochs and the wind weaves stories through ancient mountains, a profound reverence for the enduring spirit of this harsh yet resilient region emerges, challenging us to glean wisdom from its vast knowledge. Far from an empty expanse, the desert landscape acts as a canvas of real and imagined histories, narrating tales of displacement, sovereignty and adaptation superimposed over visible testaments of time.

Reflecting on the desert’s deep time evolutions, the fifth edition of Desert X will delve deeper into nonlinear narratives of time, forming a space where ancestral wisdom intertwines and collides with contemporary visions for our collective future.

Hear from the curators – Kaitlin Garcia-Maestas and Neville Wakefield discuss their vision for the next exhibition. Listen here.

Desert X is free and open to all and is funded by its board of directors and an international group of individual donors, foundations, and sponsors.

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