The exhibition lineup is looking particularly intriguing this spring.
Several art spaces in and beyond metro Phoenix are presenting works that explore topics at the heart of contemporary life, from bullying to immigration. Here's a look at nine must-see exhibits featuring works by local, national, and international artists, along with details about where and when you can see them.
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Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum
May 8 to August 2
This exhibition at Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum will feature work by multidisciplinary artist Cannupa Hanska Luger, including a large scale installation created with 7,000 unfired clay beads representing lives lost along the U.S.-Mexico border. The collaborative exhibit will also include works by five additional indigenous artists, including Phoenix artist Thomas “Breeze” Marcus.