Wish I Could Go

Posted by Carol Coletta on September 24, 2008 |

The intersection of art and nature will be the subject of what looks to be a very cool conference in Reno, Nevada, October 2-4. I love this invitation:

Global interest in the intersections of nature and culture has broadened in recent years. In this expanding field, contemporary artists and designers have re-envisioned the concept of environment. To better understand the ideas shaping this dialogue, the Nevada Museum of Art will host creative practitioners whose works explore natural, built, and virtual environments.

Michael Heizer and the military chose Nevada for a reason. It's a paradoxical and unpredictable place. Wide open and the world's stage. A playground and a dumping ground. Nuclear. Entertainment. Water. Sprawl. Ranching. Beauty. Mining. Gaming. Land Art. Spectacle. Fantasy. Why hold The Conference in Nevada? Because unpredictability yields possibility.

With programming and permanent collections focused on art and the environment, and key partnerships with the environmental and science communities, the Nevada Museum of Art looks toward building an active network of people who are shaping the future of this field.

Welcome to The Art + Environment Conference at the Nevada Museum of Art. This gathering brings together…

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